HGS-HIRe Soft Skills Training - Summer 2019

Date

July 3-5, 2019

Basic Course III: Leadership and Career Development

The third course will provide participants with an opportunity to look ahead and build their understanding, skills and confidence in the key areas of career planning, career development and the further development of their leadership style. Using the participants' skills and expertise, the course will explore what is important for them in terms of ongoing career development. Working individually and in groups participants will be encouraged to build a clear picture of what they want to do, who they want to be, and how they want to get there. They will also build on their understanding of personal leadership, career planning and the skills and competencies organisations require when recruiting and developing employees.

For registration please send a brief email to info[at]hgs-hire.de as soon as possible.

Tutors

Mike Rawlins, Emma Ford

Coordinator

Gerhard Burau (HGS-HIRe)

Practical Information

Begin/End

The seminar starts on Wednesday at 17:00 with a common dinner followed by an evening session and ends on Friday in the late afternoon (around 16:00). Please plan to arrive well in advance if you travel individually.

Late arrivals

If you need to arrive late please contact the coordinator in advance.

Venue

The seminar will be at Castle Buchenau>, Hermann-Lietz-Str. 13, 36132 Buchenau (Eiterfeld), in the north of Hesse.

Travel

Travel is organized by chartered bus to Buchenau. Details including schedule and departure point can be found >here.

Accomodation

Accomodation is mostly in twin bed rooms.

Food

Special food requirements (vegetarian, other) should be communicated to the coordinator in advance. Vegetarian food is available for every meal. Full board is included in the seminar.

What to bring

Clothing: The seminar will be very informal, so only casual attire necessary.
Some of the activities will be run outside in the grounds. Your fitness will not be tested, but your 'weather-ability' might! So please come prepared to work outside. For this reason, suitable footwear is also essential. You must bring waterproofs with you, as outdoor activities will not be cancelled due to rain. In the case of extreme weather conditions, we will modify or provide alternative exercises which can take place indoors.

Linen/towel: All rooms have linen and towels, no need to bring them. Shower gel, shampoo and hair dryers are not provided.

Internet

Wireless internet access is available.

Expenses

All basic expenses including accommodation are covered by HGS-HIRe. You only have to pay for local expenses (drinks, etc.). All meals are included.

Insurance

Though this trip will not generate any costs for your supervisor or group please do not forget to file a trip request so you are covered by insurance during the soft skills course. Please ask the secretary of your official supervisor at the university for the appropriate form.

Participants

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