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Welcome back!After a well-deserved break for everyone,it is time to get back to our continuous learning.You will find in this “Spring kit”, a varietyof courses specifically designed for the currentsituation, where many colleagues will be stillworking remotely. We are pleased to continuesupporting your performance and wellbeingwith our courses and Online talks.Ana Yturriaga Saldanha,Head of the European School of AdministrationCONFERENCESMANAGEMENTNEWCOMERSKEY SKILLS/WELLBEING

CONFERENCESConferencesHave a look on our Online talkscatalogue with 34 top speakerson politics, economics, sciencesand much more!Leadership/PoliticsSenior EU managersSkillsOnline talksKey speakers from different backgroundson subjects of general interest. In theselunchtime conferences the speaker givesus useful information on current events,followed by question and answersession.1.5 HOURBILINGUALJOINThe History and Stories behindEuropean IntegrationThis course brings alive the historicaland political context of the major stepsin the development of theEU institutions and policies, the officialhistory serving merely as a backdrop.The trainer explains how it all began andhow the story evolved over time, bringingus to a deeper understanding of theinstitutions where we work today.1 ence

MANAGEMENTDeveloping Management potentialThe Essentials of ManagementThis foundational management courseaims at giving participants acomprehensive overview of what therealities of a management functioninvolve.3 DAY WORKSHOP(CONSECUTIVE)JOINBILINGUALNext step: Head of Unit Online learningAdministrators as from AD8 level, whoknow they want to become a Head ofunit (including those who may not havesucceeded so far).2 DAY WORKSHOPJOINBILINGUALHeads of UnitManaging myselfThe New Head of Unit:Licence to Lead- OnlinelearningUnconscious BiasMapping your unit’s “cartography”;the role of the Head of Unit; challengingsituations for a new Head of Unit;leadership styles; vision and action planfor your unit.2 DAY WORKSHOP 0.5 DAY COACHING 1 DAY WORKSHOPJOINBILINGUALHow non-conscious bias can impact yourdecision-making process and the wayyou work with your team; how to limitthis impact.0.5 DAY WORKSHOPJOINBILINGUAL

MANAGEMENTManaging myselfManaging my teamDrive your own bus(mindfulness for managers)Turn-off the autopilot in your thinkingand start managing everyday situationswith more awareness; learn and exerciseconscious attention on issues of your life;get into practices of mindfulness that willhelp you to be present with a ‘clear mind’and ‘drive your own bus’.1 DAY WORKSHOPJOINBILINGUALLeadership LabLead your TeamSustainable Team ManagementYour behaviour, talents and blind spotsas a leader; work-life balance; resilience;authentic leadership: management andemotions.Team leadership basics for team leaders;team roles; situational leadership;communication; delegation; assertiveness;handling awkward situations assertively.Build and maintain a healthy workingclimate in the team, allowing eachmember to perform well under pressure.Building resilience for you and for yourteam.3 WORKSHOPS 2 COACHING SESSIONSJOINBILINGUAL3 DAY WORKSHOP(CONSECUTIVE)ENFR3X 1 DAY WORKSHOP 1 INDIVIDUAL COACHINGJOINJOINBILINGUAL

MANAGEMENTManaging my teamManaging remote teamsHelp managers to cope with and adjustto the current situation. Sharing experience with peer to learn how best managing entire teams remotely.2 HOUR SESSIONENWebinar: Managing remoteteams - Quick fix and tipsManaging Hybrid Teams inTransitionWebinar: Managing HybridTeams in TransitionProvide a quick fix tool kit to helpmanagers to cope with and adjust to thecurrent situation. Get tips on how bestmanaging entire teams remotely.Help managers to support their teams intimes of transition between remote andhybrid working setups.Help managers to support their teams intimes of transition between remote andhybrid working setups.1 HOUR SESSIONJOINJOIN2 HOUR SESSIONEN1 HOUR SESSIONENJOINJOINEN

MANAGEMENTManaging my teamNEWAddressing Performance issuesin remote teamsA practical learning session to helpHeads of Unit to address performanceissues in their teams, especially in asituation where working remotely hasbecome the new normal.0.5 DAY WORKSHOPJOINBILINGUALCollaboration DynamicsHow to communicate more effectivelywith your team avoidingmisunderstandings even when exploringdifficult matters in complex contexts.6X 100 MIN. SESSIONS(WEEKLY)JOINBILINGUALGet peer support to solvemanagement issues Bring your own caseIn this module, you will have theopportunity to discuss the real situationsthat you meet in your work with afacilitator and other managers. They willbring you alternative points of view andpossible solutions to the challenges youwill decide to share (2 situations will bediscussed in depth in each session).3 HOURSBILINGUALJOINFour Key ConversationsDeveloping your skills in holding the fourkey conversations all managers need tomaster; setting expectations; assessingprogress; developing people; managingconflict.0.5 DAY WORKSHOPJOINENFR

MANAGEMENTManaging my teamDeveloping Management potentialLeadership presence intimes of non-presenceCreating participation in Onlinemeetings - Part 1 2To be or not to be a Manager Online learningTo be or not to be a Director Women onlyHow to work effectively in virtual world;build personal good habits; learn tocreate emotional safety in teams; anchorpositive habits in self and team; reinforceand support adaptability and reflection.The aim of this workshop is to helpmanagers create and keep activeparticipation and engagement in virtualmeetings.To enable administrators to explore theirinterest in becoming a manager and toget greater clarity on whether or not theywant to become a manager; and if not,looking at possible alternatives.This course will allow participantsto understand better what the job ofdirector entails and explore their interestfor applying for it (currently available forwomen only).7X 90 MIN. SESSIONS(WEEKLY)JOIN2X 0.5 DAY WORKSHOPBILINGUAL2 DAY WORKSHOPBILINGUALJOINJOINBILINGUAL3X 0.75 DAY WORKSHOPJOINBILINGUAL

MANAGEMENTSenior ManagementNEWNEWNEWLeadership Walk Navigating complexity in timesof transition (1 day)Senior Leadership Walk Navigating complexity in timesof transition (1/2 day)Walking Seminar Purpose-driven Leadershipfor ManagersLike many other great leaders, JeanMonnet found his inspiration in dailywalks. Follow their steps in this 1-daywalk exclusively designed for managers,to reflect on your leadership journey in acomplex and ever-changing environment.Be prepared to be inspired by nature,stimulated by your peers, and skilfullyguided by experienced facilitators.Like many great leaders, Jean Monnetfound his inspiration in daily walks.Follow their steps in this 1/2-day walkexclusively designed for SeniorManagers, to reflect on your leadershipjourney in a complex and ever changingenvironment. Be prepared to be inspired bynature, stimulated by your peers andskilfully guided by experienced facilitators.Follow Jean Monnet’s steps in thisdeep-dive walk to explore your sense ofpersonal purpose working for Europe,your inner leadership compass andpractices. Be prepared to be inspired bynature, peers and experiencedfacilitators.1 DAY WALKBILINGUALJOIN0.5 DAY WALKBILINGUALJOIN3 DAYS RESIDENTIALJOINBILINGUALInterested in our entireManagement offer?See our EU Learn catalogueSEE

MANAGEMENTSenior ManagementNEWNEWNEWTalk like TED: Online presentingTalk like TED: Coaching sessionMy first 100 Days as a DirectorHow can anyone make the transitionfrom informing an audience to inspiringyour audience? What’s the secret behindcommunicating complex projects andpolicies in a persuasive and memorableway? And how do you keep youraudience engaged and excited duringpresentations on Zoom or MicrosoftTeams? In this master class, you willlearn the key principles of the mostpopular TED talks and apply them to thecontext of the European institutions.Receiving an outside perspective on yourcommunication and presentation skills isalso useful. An outside perspective froman expert in the field of persuasivenessand presenting, however, is even better.In an individual coaching session withLars Duursma, former world championdebating and founder of Debatrix, you willwork on your presentation and individuallearning goals. You will receive the righttools and techniques that can bespecifically applied to your style andquickly improve your skills.Individual and peer-group support to newDirectors during their critical andchallenging first 100 days after beingappointed. The programme is deliveredon ‘a roll on roll off’ basis so “roll on” tothe programme and benefit from thetraining and support as soon as theycommence their new role as director and“roll off” when their first 100 days arefinished or they have the possibility tojoin the NAD programme.2.5 HOURSEN1.5 HOURSJOINENJOIN2 HOURS (MONTHLY)JOINENHave a nice break,visit our intranet!Here you will find our trainingoffer, latest news and upcomingevents, documents for Agencies,tips on Certification, useful info,how to find us, etc.SEE

NEWCOMERS Discover the EU A series of courses and conferences to get a better understanding of the context in which you workNEWNEWAll you need to know about theEU: Principles and ProceduresAll you need to know about theEU: Priorities and PoliciesThe competences of the EU, as well asthe way the Institutions exercise them,are detailed in the Treaties. In this 2 halfdays course, the participants will receivea global introduction to the basic values(human dignity, freedom, democracy,equality, rule of law, human rights) andprinciples (subsidiarity, proportionality,conferral of competences) underlying thefunctioning of the Union.If you ask the people in the street whatthe EU does, they may quite often be ableto give you a couple of examples: you willprobably hear, among other things, aboutthe Euro, about migration and asylum,about Erasmus or about agricultureor competition policy. When you workinside, however, you want to have a moreglobal picture of what this one-of-a-kindorganisation does.1 DAYBILINGUALJOIN1 DAYBILINGUALJOINNEWAll you need to know about theEU: An Interinstitutional pointof view, with Mr DiegoCANGA FANOwho better than a colleague who hasexercised high level responsibilities (atdirector or head of cabinet level) in threedifferent institutions (the Parliament, theCouncil and the Commission) can tellus about what is common and what isdifferent about working in those variousinstitutions. In this short conference, ourcolleague Diego CANGA FANO, will shareis experience in three institutions with us.1.5 HOURBILINGUALJOINNEWTransition - Online learningA 1.5 day course, followed by thepossibility of individual coaching forthose who would like to find supportand to work together on the multipletransitions (new place, first time workingabroad or in another language, new workculture, etc.) they are going through.1.5 DAYBILINGUALJOIN

KEY SKILLS/WELLBEINGKey SkillsThink Again Practical Introduction to CriticalThinking - Online learningUnderstand your usual ways of thinking,thoughts, habits and bias in order to takebetter decisions; analyse information in acritical way even when it seemspersuasive and authorized, especially inthe current crisis; apply critical thinkingon the daily work in thesechallenging times.0.5 DAYENFRJOINFacing Change - Online learningThis on line course will help you tomanage your emotions and reactionswhen confronted with change and crisisand to develop your strategy to betterhandle change.0.5 DAY COACHINGENFRDay-to-Day Negotiation Online learningWriting with Impact Online learningPreparing to negotiate; understandingnegotiation styles; position-based vsinterest-based negotiation; strategies,methods and tactics for negotiations;dealing with conflicts in negotiations.Produce engaging and persuadingdocuments; use a systematic approachto writing complex documents;experience the flow of rapid writing.2X 0.5 DAY 90MIN.JOINJOINEN2X 0.5 DAYENFRJOINFR