CIPD Mentoring Event - TONIGHT!

If you have read my previous posts you will know that tonight is the West London Branch of the CIPD’s ‘Turbo Charge through Tough Time with Mentoring’ – I know, the anticipation is getting too much for me too!

In light of yesterdays announcements by the government of widespread budget cuts, this event is quite apt. There would seem to be pretty uncertain times ahead for all in both the private and public sector so never could it be more vital to be able to draw upon the experiences and knowledge of a mentor to help make tough decisions in the months ahead.

 

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Does this guy need a mentor maybe?

As I have mentioned previously John McGurk, L and D Advisor to the CIPD will be speaking at the event and there will be an opportunity to meet both mentors and mentess who have experienced the scheme previously. In short, as I have gone long on previous posts on this event (!), I think this is an event you cannot afford to miss!


As far as I can tell spaces are still available – please feel free to look at the CIPD website for further information. Either way I hope to see you there tonight for some inspiration in these tough times!

3 Weeks till you get turbo charged!

Leaves are turning brown on the trees, Christmas cards are going on sale and my summer exercise regime has totally lost its edge. With these events slowly creeping up on me can only mean one things - yes, that's right, 3 weeks until we all get turbo charged at the West London CIPD Mentoring event! 

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What? We were all on the same page in that regard no?!

I have mentioned about some of the events content in previous posts but just as a reminder Dr John McGurk, Learning and Development guru to the CIPD (no joke - he is a Dr so surely guru goes without saying right?)  

will be talking at the event and you will have an opportunity to register as a mentee/mentor, meet people who have used the scheme, eat pringles* etc.

Not sure whether this might be for you? Well the scheme is of use to HR practitioners across all different spectrums of the career ladder - have a look at the CIPD website if you are not convinced. 

Not got time for the link? Well think about whether you would be interested in a free service which could benefit your professional development, help accelerate elements of your career management, therefore making sure what you do during 35-40 hours of your week has more purpose to it.

Interested? We both knew you would be!

*confirmation of Pringles and related food stuff tbc.

CIPD Mentoring Schemes - heroes wanted!

Ever wondered at times what benefits there are more benefits to be gained from your CIPD membership than you are getting at the moment? You have been to the branch events and seminars, picked up a brochure or two but have not really attended something that captured your imagination for the weeks and months after the event.

If this sounds like you, then I think you might be in luck. Across many regions of the CIPD branches operate mentoring schemes for members so that the experiences and knowledge of wise HR practitioners can be passed on in an informal basis to the next generation.

Although the new mentor was a whiz with teaching the crane kick, his expertise in ER was limited

Speaking from experience, I can honestly say you will find it hard to beat a scheme which is freeof charge yet can have massive benefits to your professional development, networking opportunities and having an impartial sounds board

Events are happening on a regular basis all over the UK but I would like to highlight that the West London branch of the CIPD has an event coming up on October 21st, “Turbo Charge through Tough Times with Mentoring”:

http://www.cipd.co.uk/branch/wlondon/_events/Making%20the%20Most%20of%20Mentoring.htm


Details of the location and time of the event can be found on the site, with more information on the content to follow. What I am delighted to confirm is that we have John McGurk, Adviser to the CIPD on Learning and Development speaking at the event.


John is a terrific public speaker, specialising for the CIPD in all matters coaching, L and D, and research in knowledge economy issues. In short I think if we think he could make the event of real interest to both regular and new branch members, as well as those familiar with the scheme itself.


Referring to branches in general, they are always on the lookout for new mentees but especially mentors – so if you are a CIPD member and think you have something to offer why not get involved?


Luke had Obi Wan, Eminem had Dr Dre, Daniel La Russo had Mr Miyagi – surely the question should not be if you want to get involved in mentoring, but whether you can afford not to…?


Where is my local CIPD branch? Search here:


http://www.cipd.co.uk/branches


Interested in all CIPD things wild and wonderful in the West London area? Look no further:


http://www.cipd.co.uk/branch/wlondon