1. Department of Human Resources The Year Ahead – Leadership Development Activities

2. Supporting Leadership Development HR is committed to providing an integrated suite of leadership and development activities for staff. A number of related projects are underway for 2012-2013. Participation will be by nomination only Shared expense for participation on some programmes Leadership Development programme for newly appointed Heads of School Leadership Development for Senior Administrative Heads Future Leaders Programme Leadership Development for PIs Leadership Development for Technical Professionals ILM Level 5 Leadership Development Programme for Administrative Managers

3. Launching today: Epigeum Online Course: University Leadership & Management These courses cover the broad topics common to a management syllabus but have a specific focus on the challenges faced by managers, and aspiring managers, working in universities and colleges. Currently open to members of HMF only. We will monitor engagement with the programme, with a view to adding additional modules or offering further support for more challenging topics The University Context: An introduction University Leadership and Management Working with University Cultures Strategic Planning Managing People Managing Resources

4. To access these online resources You need a blackboard account and passwordblackboard Current users - use their existing blackboard accounts. If you need a password reset, please contact ltu@ucc.ie; Ext.3966/3965.ltu@ucc.ie New users - HR will distribute usernames & passwords directly to the new users.

13. HEADS AND MANAGERS FORA IMPORTANT DATES 5 TH FEBRUARY 2013 – AM 4 TH JUNE 2013 - AM