EMIAT 2006/2007

East Manchester Interagency Training Programme

2006/07

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A Taste of East Manchester

Celebrating diversity across East Manchester through shared experiences

of food

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About the Inter-Agency Training…..

Aimed at front line managers and agencies working in East Manchester

Fifth Year of programme Accredited with Institute of Leadership

and Management (ILM) leading to Level 5 Certificate in Leadership

Multi-agency membership

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Aims of programme……..

Develop skills and knowledge Build capacity of agencies working in

East Manchester Develop individual skills in managing

East Manchester services

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Objectives of programme…. Identify how agencies can work together to benefit

the regeneration of East Manchester Challenge culture and processes of own

organisation Develop leadership qualities Identify blocks to change and feedback to decision

makers Develop confidence and skills to contribute to the

regeneration of East Manchester Develop an approach to championing change in

own organisation

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Leadership and Management Development

Working towards NVQ award Level 5 from Institute of Leadership and Management

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The group studied:

X:Y leadership styles Emotional intelligence Continuum etc

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Assignments

Demonstrated understanding of leadership theories.

Considered examples of real life application in the workplace.

Considered benefits to participating agencies and to East Manchester.

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The Programme…..

2 day residential September 2006 10 workshops themed around work priorities

within East Manchester Group project Monthly learning logs Personal development plan Mentor Assignments Presentation to steering group

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What have we done?……

Organisation Culture Group Project Outcomes Conclusion Questions

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Purpose

Community Cohesion Addressing social exclusion Intergenerational understanding

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Delivery

Six taster sessions were held across East Manchester

Flash cards were produced and used to help generate discussions around food memories and shared experiences

There were two Celebration events held at Ashbury Meadow Children’s Centre and Heathfield Resource Centre

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Celebration event

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Sustainability

Articles in local newspaper The continuation of the ‘Taste of East

Manchester’ brand Inspiration for other events The establishment of a 10 week Food

appreciation course Intergenerational events around food and

health

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Outcomes : Cost

Recent exercise estimated cost per officer/manager attending = £9,015 (calculated on 10 attendees)

Factors considered; Time committed (officer, manager, mentor) Time committed by guest speakers Develop time by facilitators Course fee

All have tangible benefits, including efficiency savings

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Outcomes: Benefits

Course is of significant benefit to new starters in New East Manchester Local knowledge (history and present) Regeneration infrastructure Partnership meetings and forums (i.e. LTM, LAPs,

WCSG)

Shadowing other agencies Agencies from 06/07 have agreed to deliver

small induction to new employees in NEM.

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Future Partnerships

All officers attending the course are involved in future partnership work and multi-agency projects; Libraries and Sports Development Older people and Ashbury Meadow Safer Neighbourhoods and schools SureStart and old people Sports Development and NCH

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ConclusionThe project was a great success, well planned and delivered on time within the realistic timescales set and within budget