We run a number of workshops on a range of topics throughout the year. To book a place on any of the below sessions, please email info@cumbriagrowthhub.co.uk.
Here are the details of the latest events for your diary:
Risk Framework
Date: Tuesday 21st January 2025
Time: 9:30am to 12:30pm
Price: £100 +VAT Chamber members / £140 + VAT non members
Venue: Online
This online workshop will be delivered in two sessions:
9am to 10.30pm
11am to 12.30pm
It will cover:
- Opportunities and Risk in Equal Measure
- The need to take a 3 dimensional approach to risk
- The perfect storm of risk
- ESG
- Data and connectivity
- The 8 key mitigants for minimising risk
- It’s all about anticipating danger
- When risk turns into crisis management
- The crisis playbook
Training delivered by Andy Bate – click here to read more about Andy
Introduction to social advertising
Date: Thursday 23rd January 2025
Time: 1pm to 4pm
Price: £50 +VAT Chamber members / £175 + VAT non members
Venue: Online
Join us in this session where we will dive into the dynamic world of digital marketing through social media platforms. Whether you’re a business owner looking to expand your online presence or a marketer seeking to enhance your advertising skills, this session is designed for you.
By the end of the session you will know:
- The fundamentals of creating compelling social media ad campaigns, including targeting and budgeting strategies
- Top insights into crafting engaging ad content and optimizing your ads for different platforms
- The metrics and analytics that help you measure the effectiveness of your campaigns, empowering you to make data-driven decisions and maximize your ROI in the ever-evolving landscape of social media advertising
Mastering Management (Previously known as- New Managers Bootcamp)
Date: Tuesday, 4th of February 2025
Time: 9.30am to 4.30pm
Price: £250 +VAT members / £299 +VAT non members
Venue: TrustFord, Kingstown, Carlisle, CA3 0ET
Unlock Your Leadership Potential with ‘Mastering Management’
Are you ready to take your management skills to the next level and lead your team to success? Join Coach Tim in our immersive ‘Mastering Management’ workshop, specially designed to equip you with all the tools you need to excel in your new role.
Why Choose ‘Mastering Management’?
- Comprehensive Curriculum: From your first 90 days as a manager to handling poor performance, we’ve got you covered. Learn the ins and outs of effective management from the ground up
- International Expertise: With workshops delivered in 3 countries, Coach Tim brings a wealth of global experience and insights to the table
- Dynamic Team Understanding: Gain insights into team dynamics, behaviours, and how to lead high-performing teams with confidence
- Master EQ: Elevate your Emotional Intelligence (EQ) for better relationships, communication, and team cohesion
- Strategic Personal Development: Craft robust Personal Development Plans (PDPs) that drive growth and performance
- Adapt to Remote Working: Learn the nuances of managing remote teams effectively, ensuring productivity and connection across distances
- Proactive Performance Management: Gain practical strategies to handle poor performance and motivate your team towards success
What You’ll Gain:
- A clear roadmap for your first 90 days as a new manager.
- Strategies to understand and harness your team’s unique dynamics.
- Techniques to build and sustain high-performing teams.
- The tools to elevate your EQ for better leadership.
- Guidance on crafting effective PDPs for your team.
- Tips for mastering remote working and keeping your team connected.
- Practical approaches for managing and improving performance issues.
Don’t Miss Out!
Whether you’re new to management or looking to sharpen your skills, ‘Mastering Management’ offers an unparalleled opportunity to learn from one of the best in the business. Coach Tim’s engaging teaching style and wealth of experience will empower you to lead your team with confidence.
Secure your spot today and take the first step toward becoming a truly exceptional manager. Your team—and your future—will thank you for it!
Excel for Beginners
Date: Tuesday, 11th of February 2025
Time: 9am to 4pm
Price: £120 +VAT members / £199 +VAT non members
Venue: The Melbreak Hotel, Workington, CA14 1XS
This course is suitable for delegates who are new to Excel or are self-taught and wish to ensure they make the most of the basic functions. There are no prerequisites however, you must have a basic understanding of using a PC, including keyboard and mouse familiarity.
The aim of the course is to provide you with the skills to create and print a spreadsheet containing text, numbers and simple formulae and calculations.
The course covers:
Delegates must have a laptop (or equivalent) running Excel for Microsoft 365(not online version).
Emergency First Aid at Work
Date: Tuesday, 25th of February 2025
Time: 10am to 5pm
Price: £135 +VAT members / £170 +VAT non members
Venue: The Melbreak Hotel, Workington, CA14 1XS
If you’ve ever found yourself in a situation where someone is ill or injured, you’ll know how important it is to be able to administer the right first aid.
What does Emergency First Aid at Work cover?
- First Aid responsibilities
- Reporting incidents and near misses
- Assessing an incident
- Managing infection
- Dealing with an unresponsive casualty
- Performing effective CPR
- How to use a defibrillator (AED)
- Treating for hypovolaemic shock
- Choking
- Dealing with minor bleeds
- Dealing with minor burns
- Help someone having a seizure
- Treating minor injuries
- Treating anaphylactic shock
This course meets the requirements of the Health & Safety (First Aid) Regulations 1981 (Northern Ireland 1982). The course is delivered and assessed by Skills Shop in accordance with current Resuscitation Council UK guidelines.
Excel – Intermediate
Date: Tuesday, 11th of March 2025
Time: 9am to 4pm
Price: £120 +VAT members / £199 +VAT non members
Venue: The Melbreak Hotel, Workington, CA14 1XS
The aim of the course is to provide delegates with the skills to use functionality that will make formulae easier to work with, to create formulae using data from multiple worksheets, and to apply more complex formatting.
Delegates must have previously attended the “Excel for Beginners” course or gained similar knowledge in the workplace.
The course covers:
Delegates must have a laptop (or equivalent) running Excel for Microsoft 365(not online version).
Excel – Advanced
Date: Tuesday, 15th of April 2025
Time: 9am to 4pm
Price: £120 +VAT members / £199 +VAT non members
Venue: The Melbreak Hotel, Workington, CA14 1XS
The aim of the course is to provide delegates with the skills to manage and analyse large amounts of data in a worksheet.
Delegates must have previously attended the Excel Intermediate course or gained similar knowledge in the workplace.
The course covers:
Delegates must have a laptop (or equivalent) running Excel for Microsoft 365(not online version).