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STAFF DEVELOPMENT
WORKSHOPS
Frequently
Asked Questions
Here
is a list of frequently asked questions regarding the Migrators staff development
workshops and related areas.
How do we register for a Workshop?
Send a completed Booking Form,
or a letter describing the course, with proposed dates, locations and number of
participants, together with a
cheque for 50% of the total cost, to Migrators, at least 10 working days before
your first workshop date. Migrators will then contact you to confirm the dates,
venue, participants and any special provisions.
Alternatively, contact Migrators, who will be
happy to discuss booking arrangements with you and make any provisional
bookings.
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How many people can attend a Workshop?
Experience shows that the best interactions are with around 4-10
participants, plus the facilitator. If there are less than 4 participants,
the workshop can still be held, but it becomes more of a coaching session,
with individual attention being provided to each participant by the
facilitator. If more than 10 people need to participate, it may be better
to have several separate workshops.
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What will we get from the workshop?
There will be a series of presentations and demonstrations relevant to the
workshop and your business. After each presentation, there will be
discussions to ensure the participants understand the issues.
In addition
there will also be a series of exercises, during which participants will
be encouraged to relate their work to the presentations. These exercises
will be undertaken individually and in groups. Facilitators will
also provide feedback on the exercises.
Each participant will also receive a comprehensive
set of notes relating to the presentations. In addition, the notes will
contain a series of useful tips and check lists, which can be used
immediately. A limited amount of direct support, via e-mail and telephone,
will also be available from Migrators following each workshop.
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Can these courses be provided in any other form than a workshop?
Many of the workshops can be provided in different forms. Some
examples of the alternative forms that can be provided include:
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Stand alone CD/DVD
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Limited availability internet sessions
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Facilitator provided coaching sessions
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Ongoing mentoring
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Modular correspondence, via e-mail, or postal
mail
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Telephone discussions
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Lecture, or conference presentations
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Contact Migrators for details.
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What happens if someone can not attend?
You can substitute participants at any time up to the commencement of the
workshop. Additional participants can also be accommodated on the day,
subject to venue and facilitator acceptance. Although, additional
participants may incur and extra charge.
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What happens if we
have to cancel a workshop?
If
you have to cancel a confirmed workshop, within 10 days of its start date, refunds are not generally made.
However, where possible arrangements will be made to hold the workshops on
another date, subject to facilitator availability. It may also be possible
to provide an alternative workshop.
If you have to cancel any workshops earlier
than 10 days before its start, a full refund can be provided. Although you
may be encouraged
to hold the workshops on another date, or hold an alternative workshop,
subject to facilitator availability.
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What sort of training
venue is required?
The training venue should be large enough for all participants and
presentation equipment. It should also be quiet, with minimal
interruptions. This can include:
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Dedicated training rooms
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Conference centres
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Board rooms
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Meeting rooms
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Managers offices
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If required, Migrators
can also source suitable external venues.
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We are providing the venue, but what do we need
to have available?
For the workshop to be run successfully you will need to provide the
following:
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A
quiet room, which will have minimal interruptions |
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Tables
(or suitable writing surfaces) and chairs for all participants |
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Tables
and a chair for the display equipment and the facilitator |
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Access
to a 13 amp, 240v power supply, suitable for presentation equipment |
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Refreshments
– Tea, coffee, lunch etc. – available at suitable times |
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Access
to Flip Charts, or White Boards, if possible |
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Car parking close to the venue for
facilitator and presentation equipment |
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What information do Migrators need on our
organisation?, and why?
Information is required about your organisation, to help Migrators
understand your needs and to tailor the workshop, exercises and case
studies to your needs. This will enable participants to relate to the
examples, improving understanding and the learning process. If possible,
Migrators would like access to the following:
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Internet website |
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Marketing
literature |
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Descriptions
of major |
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Organisation
charts |
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Working
standards |
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What are the costs
All workshops costs are shown on the individual information sheets. Costs
are for each participant and include all materials. If more than 10 people wish
to attend any workshop, additional sessions may be recommended.
Discounts are available if more than around 12 participants need to attend
Migrators workshops.
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Are any expenses payable?
Expenses are normally payable if Migrators facilitators have
to travel long distances, or an overnight stay is required. Any expenses
incurred will be charged at cost. If needed, this aspect will be agreed
before the workshop.
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Is any support
provided after the workshop?
As part of the workshop event, basic support is provided, for a
short while after completion. Facilitators will respond to any e-mailed questions
or queries received, relating to the workshop or its immediate environment.
Once the workshop event has been completed, Migrators can also provide a variety
of longer term, chargeable, support services, these include:
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E-mail support and problem solving
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Coaching and Mentoring
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Advice on specific topics
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Group facilitation of
meetings and events
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Telephone support for
specific queries
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Further details, and costs, can be
obtained from Migrators.
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How can Migrators provide these workshops at
such a low cost?
There are a number of reasons why Migrators are able to provide these
workshops at such a low cost, including:
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Migrators
consultants operate from ‘Virtual Offices’. They do not need
large, expensive, office facilities |
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Workshops
are provided on your site, therefore the costs of running dedicated
staff development facilities are minimised |
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Migrators
do most of their own marketing. There is no need for expensive
marketing budgets, or campaigns |
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How much experience do Migrators facilitators
have?
All Migrators facilitators have significant experience in their field.
They all have:
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At
least 10 years business experience, gained in a variety of
organisations |
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Professional,
or academic post graduate, qualifications in a related field |
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Extensive
experience in staff development delivery, coaching or mentoring |
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these workshops available outside of the UK?
The workshops are available outside of the UK. However, additional
expenses relating to time and travel costs are normally payable.
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For more information, see the Terms
and Conditions
To book any workshop, please download
and complete a Booking Form.
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