24 March 2010
Starts: 12:00
Ends: 14:00

Memory Improvement

Workshop Leader: Kate Boyd

International Starters, 131 Grampian Road, Aviemore

Description:
Mindpower training teaches the use of tools and techniques that help individuals and companies to work more effectively and efficiently. This lunchtime introductory session will give you tips on how to make better use of your memory and enhance concentration. It is suitable for anyone who would like to make better use of their memory!!

The event is free, and lunch may be purchased for £3. Please book to ensure adequate catering on 01463 710577 or
e-mail womenatwork-admin@weascotland.org.uk

Should you have a special needs requirement please let us know. All welcome – we look forward to seeing you.

24 March 2010

Course offered by Social Enterprise Academy.

Free to anyone working in the third sector, or an SME(Small or Medium Enterprise), in the Highlands and Islands.

Description:
A hands-on, two-day module USE will help you to explore and understand the values and purpose of social enterprise and it is the first step in appreciating how they can create meaningful change and economic benefit.

For more details and application forms, please contact Kate on 01463 238088 or email kate@theacademy-ssea.org

www.theacademy-ssea.org/

24 March 2010
Starts: 09:45
Ends: 14:30

Ramada Inverness, Church Street, Inverness

Workshop offered by the Scottish Government.

Delivering Planning Reform (DPR), published in October 2008, aimed to significantly increase co-operation and speed up the pace of planning reform. Agreed by a wide range of stakeholders involved in planning, it acknowledged that legislation alone could not deliver the improvements needed and that a change in culture (behaviour and attitude) was also required.

DPR set out a series of commitments that aimed to address these issues. Many centred around building better relationships and understanding between the public and private sector. Since 2008, good progress has been made by all parties in implementing the commitments. But it is now time to take stock of our achievements and identify where additional joint working is required to resolve issues and maintain momentum in delivering the modernised planning system.

The Scottish Government invites stakeholders to attend this workshop to help them identify new commitments and actions.

Agenda

09.45 Registration and coffee

10.00 Introduction and purpose of the day. Update on reform.

10.30 Workshop session
During the workshop session, participants will be split into 4 groups and will discuss either development planning, development management, customer service or skills. Each group will identify potential new commitments and actions for the Scottish Government, agencies, local authorities and the private sector to implement.

12.00 Lunch

13.00 Summary of Recommendations
An opportunity for all participants to hear the recommendations of the other workshop groups

14.00 Sum up and next steps

14.30 Close

Following all four seminars the outputs will be presented to the signatories of Delivering Planning Reform including COSLA, Heads of Planning Scotland, the High Level Joint Agency Working Group and the Private Sector Liaison Group, for consideration and delivery.

The workshops provide opportunities to discuss how we can work better together. It is not about detailed procedural elements of the new system. Please note that this is a workshop rather than a seminar and attendees will be expected to actively participate. Individuals will not be there to represent the organisation by which they are employed. They will be there as professionals bringing their knowledge and experience of working in the planning service. Please also note these events are aimed at front line staff rather than management.

We hope you will be able to join us would be grateful if you could note your interest by emailing Rebecca Frost. Please forward the following details to Rebecca:

1. Name

2. Job Title

3. Organisation

4. Sector (local authority, agency, private sector, consultant, environmental etc).

5. Email address

6. Confirming you are interested in the Inverness event.

24 March 2010
Starts: 12:00
Ends: 14:00

THIS EVENT HAS BEEN CANCELLED
Managing Change
Workshop Leader: Maria Kay

Moray College, Elgin

Description:
This session aims to help you enhance your personal power to manage the changes in your life. It will:

· examine the impact of change upon your mind and body

· give you strategies to help you to navigate change successfully

· help build and maintain a positive attitude to change

Be proactive, get excited, banish anxiety, look forward, embrace new things, invite challenge - choose to welcome change!

The event is free and lunch will be available for £3.00. Pre booking requested to ensure adequate catering

To book, please contact WEA: tel. 01463 710577 or e-mail womenatwork-admin@weascotland.org.uk

Should you have a special needs requirement please let us know.

All welcome – we look forward to seeing you.