RSSeNEWS to be determined...

During a time of exceptional financial pressures, statisticians play a crucial role in providing evidence and advice to help others in their efficiency agendas, whilst also finding efficiencies of their own. This 2 day workshop aims to enhance participants’ understanding of effective leadership behaviours, with particular emphasis on leading through periods of uncertainty, change and when facing dilemmas; increase their understanding of techniques for sustaining high performance teams; and enhance their overall impact and effectiveness through increased self-awareness and the use of productive communication approaches.

The event will be a dynamic mix of discussion, practice, feedback, tutor input and breakout groups. Topics covered include qualities of effective statistical managers and leaders; creating a culture of performance; leadership through tough times and periods of change; and evolving to meet future needs whilst facing on-going dilemmas.

Aimed at: existing and future statistical managers who are required to think and act strategically and who want to improve their leadership capacity.

Course presenters

Duncan Miles

Duncan has wide experience of working with public and private sector clients in the UK, Eastern and Western Europe, Africa and Asia. In addition to being a Director of Inspire, he is a visiting faculty member of Henley Management College. His background is in the UK public sector where he worked within the Government Statistical Service. He was previously Head of Learning and Development within the Office for National Statistics.

Denis Greer

Denis has wide ranging experience in the field of learning and development of professionals in both the public and private sectors in the UK and overseas. Over a 20 year period, he has used a combination of pragmatic experience and research to design highly successful training interventions that develop the capabilities of a wide-range of professional client groups.  He has extensive experience of working throughout Europe, Africa and Asia.

Feedback from previous delegates on similar courses:

“Excellent presenters; very good content and delegate participation.”

“Lots of practical advice and lots of examples I could relate to. The group sessions worked incredibly well and I came away with several positive suggestions. A really insightful course.”

“This was a great course; the groups were right size, great practical sessions.”

To find out more and to register, go to our website or email courses@rss.org.uk