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A Guide to Effective and Accessible Meetings e-module
Eligibility: This e-module is for South Gloucestershire Council staff only.

We rely on meetings to communicate and collaborate but unnecessary and unproductive meetings waste significant time. This course provides a guide to effective meetings from the perspectives of facilitators and participants.

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Assertiveness e-module
Eligibility: This e-module is for South Gloucestershire Council staff only.

This online course forms part of a blended learning programme consisting of this e-module, a practical training session, and daily practice, to bring the theory to life and enhance this important life skill. It includes the theory to support the activities and skills practice.

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Assertiveness Skills
Eligibility: this course is open to South Gloucestershire staff only.
Enhance your communication skills with our course, designed to help you understand and apply assertive, passive, and aggressive styles. Learn to communicate positively, set boundaries, and engage respectfully, to make sure that your needs are met while respecting others.

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Bitesize Resources for Personal Effectiveness

Eligibility: These resources are available to everyone.

On this page you can access simple but engaging videos and e-modules that have been created and collected by the NHS to improve the working lives of staff and partners and are therefore available for all. 

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Communicating Clearly e-module
Eligibility: This e-module is for South Gloucestershire Council staff only.

This course explains the fundamentals of communication including the process of sharing information, what can get in the way of verbal, nonverbal and written communication, and how you can change how you communicate to ensure it is as effective as possible.

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Court Familiarisation Briefing
Eligibility: This support is open to South Gloucestershire Council employees.

We provide friendly, informal court familiarisation for staff attending as witnesses or officers for the first time. Learn the setting, etiquette, and process to reduce stress, build confidence, and ensure you feel prepared and supported before your hearing.

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Personal Reactions to Change e-module

Eligibility: This e-module is for South Gloucestershire Council staff only.

This course helps you understand the impact of change, explore coping strategies, and access support. It acknowledges that change affects everyone differently and covers various council resources to help staff adapt to changing circumstances.

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Presenting Yourself Confidently e-module
Eligibility: This e-module is for South Gloucestershire Council staff only.

There are occasions when it's important to appear and feel confident. This e-module will help you use positive language and behaviours to create a confident impression and learn techniques to control nerves so you can present yourself confidently when it matters most.

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Time Management e-module
Eligibility: This e-module is for South Gloucestershire Council staff only.

This e-module teaches effective time management. You'll learn to track, analyse, prioritise, and schedule your time to maximise each day, helping you juggle competing responsibilities and interests. Gain control over how you spend your time.