Background/Purpose
This Program is updated for 2016 in the Learning & Development Portfolio. It meets needs outlined in the GN4 Strategy 2014-2020 to develop human capital through ‘providing training in the management of geographically distributed teams’ and ‘sharing best practice amongst partners’, in relation to managing people, running effective team meetings, managing performance, coaching and motivation.
Program Aim
To enhance the skills and knowledge of Activity and Task Leaders in order to strengthen the communication and project management within our teams, leading to greater levels of efficiency, effectiveness and motivation. It also aims to build even stronger relationships across the community and encourage a coaching culture and the sharing of best practices in relation to managing people, running effective team meetings, managing performance, coaching and motivation.
Delivery
Four Groups of 6 people, follow a structured program, comprising 6 events, which extends over 6 months
In between each event you apply your learnings back into your routine work and there is an optional 360’ Questionnaire about how Virtual Meetings are perceived in your team/group.
Program Overview
Session 1 (Online, 60 minutes)
- Introduction to MPiViT & Best Practice Meetings
- 1 hour Live Online Event using Adobe Connect,
Session 2 (Face to Face, 2 days)
MPiViT Workshop
Two day Workshop in Amsterdam
Session 3 (Online, 60 minutes)
Presentation of slides re learning & actions from workshop
Review meeting against Virtual Meetings Best Practice Guide
Session 4 (Online, 60 minutes)
Presentation of slides re learning & actions from Virtual Meetings
Review of GROW Model & Coaching Principles
Review meeting against Virtual Meetings Best Practice
Session 5 (online 60 minutes)
Present learnings from Buddy pairs coaching
New pairs coach in Meeting Rooms on Adobe Connect
Learning Review
Review meeting against Virtual Meetings Best Practice Guide
Session 6 (online 60 minutes)
- Presentation of learning & actions & benefits from MPiViT
Face to Face Workshop (Session 2) Programme
Day 1: 09.00 – 17.30 CEST (Group Dinner in the evening)
Day 2 09.00 – 15.30 CEST
Funding to attend Session 3
Please note: As long as you are an official GEANT Project Partner, NA1 T6 (Learning and Development) will cover your travel and accommodation expenses to attend this face to face event. These costs should be claimed through the normal channels in the monthly cost claims, marked as 'NA1T6 MPIVIT' if possible. We cannot cover the manpower (hours) to attend the event, so you should get the agreement of your Activity Leader for this element. The cost indications below are the approximate amounts we have budgeted per person for this, so if you feel you will have an issue with that please contact us.
Hotel: 150 (per night)
Flight: 250 (return)
Session information and registration to follow: