We have just heard about this fantastic workshop, part funded by Creative Skillset. Read the text of the email we recieved below...
LIMITED PLACES ON THE NEW MANAGING CREATIVE TALENT WORKSHOP
BIRMINGHAM
Friday 18 October, Friday 1 November & Friday
15 November 2013
This
will be a unique opportunity for everyone wanting to develop their skills in
managing creative teams in television, film and new media. The three
day modular event will fully immerse people in the art of managing people. The
aim is to help potential and current managers get the best out of teams.
Offered by Skills Channel TV, this event will be facilitated by Alec McPhedran,
a key trainer in the people side of creative management and will feature a
number of great guest speakers.
For
more information and to register please visit our webpage on http://www.skillschannel.tv/managing_teams_2013.html
This3 days modular
interactive programme will take place in central Birmingham on
the 18th of October
and the 1st and 15thNovember
2013. and will be a great opportunity to learn the best techniques in
the subject, Normally, this workshop has a price of £990.00 (ex VAT) per person
for the three days. However,
this programme has fantastic funding support from Creative Skillset. That means
the current cost is now £175 (ex VAT) for the three days – a fantastic
opportunity to invest in your key people.
About
Alec McPhedran
Alec
is well known in the Midlands having concentrated much of his business delivery
in the area. He is currently working on projects with BECTU, the BFI, Creative
England and a range of creative businesses and individuals. Before setting up
Skills Channel TV, Alec was head of learning and sector talent development for
Channel4 and worked closely with Skillset, BECTU, PACT and Screen West Midlands
on a wide range of initiatives. This part led Alec into wanting to do more of
this type of work and it led to the highly successful Skills Channel TV. One of
the first key projects was the highly successful Screen West Midlands ‘DRIVE’
project – a series of learning programmes from start-ups to existing media
companies. He has a passion for helping people to achieve and is now an established
trainer and coach.
What
others have to say about Skills Channel TV:
“What
a star you are - thank you so much for providing us with an excellent mentoring
workshop for the producers forum networking programme.”
The
Producers Forum Mentoree Workshop
“Absolutely
not what I expected. I am so glad I came.”
BECTU
High Impact Interviewing Skills Workshop
“I
think if the government want to throw money at trainers, to help us learn about
export (which I think they should be doing even in these lean times), then they
should be putting it in the right hands. That is you guys.”
Film
Production Company
“Alec, thanks for yesterday, they, and I, really enjoyed it. I
could see that they got a real buzz out of it, I am sure that the event has
helped focus them on their job search!!”
Royal
Opera House
“Just
wanted to say what a thoroughly worthwhile and pleasant time I had yesterday,
it really fired me up and was exactly what I needed. You sure know your stuff
and I'm really grateful for all your tip top tips.”
BECTU
Brand Me
Workshop
Description
This three day modular programme will help new or
experienced television people manage and lead creative teams.
The key benefits of completing the programme are:
- Improved and motivated teams
- Clearer focus on direction and roles
- Improved delegation skills
- Higher profile in the sector through developed networking techniques
- Heavily financially supported programme
- Opportunity to meet and develop relationships with industry peers
- Sessions delivered by industry professionals
- Access to one to one coaching support during and after the programme
Module
One: Strategic Leadership
Exploring
the role and responsibilities of managers and leaders in the creative sector
Module
Two: Getting the Best Out of People
What
makes people tick, how does this work with your management style? We explore
the skills of motivation, delegation and giving feedback to developing creative
teams.
Module
Three: Getting In, Getting On
How
to promote your team and develop the business side of the services they offer.
Content includes branding teams, networking and setting clear direction.
Who
is this aimed at?
This
course is aimed at ambitious, new or current creative who want to learn the art
of people and team management. The group will be a great chance to learn and network from others who work in the creative sector,
particularly from film, television and new media.
21
hours
Duration: 3 days
Dates: Friday 18
October, Friday 1 November & Friday 15 November 2013
Location: mac, Birmingham
Price: £175 ex
VAT, £210 inc VAT (For current BECTU, BAFTA, RTS and Producers Forum Members
£100 ex VAT, £120 inc VAT)
Maximum number of participants: 12
Contact: info@skillschannel.tv
