Would you like to grow in confidence, become more assertive, think about your life and your world and set yourself some goals? If so, the Springboard Women's Development Programme may be of interest to you. 

The Springboard programme is suitable for women and non-binary people with either an academic or professional services role; it is designed for women and non-binary people from all backgrounds, ages and stages of their lives and is delivered in many universities and other organisations.

The programme assists people who have an interest and desire to change and develop themselves and a willingness to commit some time and energy to look at their life.

The Springboard approach involves a series of four lively and practical workshops that encourage participants to empower themselves. The workshops are collaborative, bringing participants together to talk about their successes, their barriers and their lives.  There is also a useful workbook to support the programme.

Springboard covers things like: 

• knowing yourself and what you’ve got going for you
• setting goals and making things happen
• confidence building and assertiveness
• changing what you want to change
• networking, finding ideas and support
• balancing home and work
• raising your profile and promoting your skills

Springboard is all about what you can do for yourself.

If you would like to find out more before you apply please contact Deborah Forbes at Staff Development Team and I can put you in touch with someone from a previous programme or have a look at the Springboard website https://springboardconsultancy.com/springboard-work-personal-development-training-course-for-women/

Applications are invited from all female and non-binary staff at University of Northampton who wish to develop their career or develop other aspects of their life.

Programme dates: 

Tuesday 5^th December 2023, Tuesday 9^th January 2024,  Tuesday 13^th February 2024, Tuesday 12^th March 2024 at 9:15-4:45 in the Development Hub, Bedford Road.

You need to be able to attend all four workshop dates and have the approval of your Line Manager.

Please contact Deborah Forbes, Staff Development Trainer, for more information.