DirectingYourBehaviour:one-dayworkshopinSalford

A one-day workshop supporting directors to lead by example and counter bullying and harassment.

After a successful pilot in London, Directors UK is relaunching the Directing Your Behaviour skills workshop in the North West for Full and Associate members.

When: Thursday 1 November, 10.00am-16.00pm (Registration and refreshments from 9.30am)

Where: Meeting room 1, Second Floor, The Greenhouse, Media City UK, Salford, M50 2EQ

This one-day practical workshop helps directors to lead by example and follows on from the recent publication of Directors UK Bullying and Harassment Guidelines. In addition, this workshop has been developed to introduce and engage directors with the recently published BFI/BAFTA industry guidelines on preventing bullying and harassment.

In this workshop, attendees will learn why we behave as we do, and how to change and manage our behaviour in a working environment. There will also be an exploration of how our behaviour influences others, and the way in which we can better develop professional relationships by understanding and valuing the differences between people on set.

“Thank you so much for your time, patience, wisdom and positive energy. The event really meant a lot to me, I got a lot from it and I’ve been actively pursuing what I've gained from it in my day-to-day life, not just workplace” — Alex Browning, Directors UK member.

Areas covered by the workshop:

• The BFI / BAFTA guidelines
• A step back to understand behaviour and self-management
• The challenges of directing people
• Moving forwards

The session facilitator, Alec McPhedran, will introduce the participants to peer-to-peer coaching methods and help identify specific actions for change or building on positive behaviour. All participants will have access to coaching support via a telephone call or email for up to three months after the event. This is a great resource should you wish to discuss a specific scenario or situation following the event, in line with managing positive behaviour.

Alec McPhedran is the managing director of Skills Channel TV. He previously held senior strategic roles in learning and development with Channel 4, The Pearson Group, Financial Times Management, Henley Distance Learning and The Open College. He specialises in leadership, management, strategy and personal development in the creative sector. Clients include BAFTA, GBCT, BFI, BECTU, Creative England, BBC and a range of corporate clients.

To apply

To apply please email [email protected] with your CV and a short paragraph detailing your reasons for wanting to attend and what you hope to gain from this workshop.

EXTENDED DEADLINE: the deadline for applications is Monday 22 October.

Spaces are limited, but we hope to repeat this session again next year.