Brave Conversations: For Museum Managers
Do you find that what you say is sometimes misinterpreted by others, or people don’t do what you’ve asked them to?
Maybe you shy away from giving difficult feedback or having conversations that might provoke a negative response?
Perhaps you sometimes wonder why you bothered having the conversation in the first place?
This full day, in person interactive workshop is designed to help managers to develop their communication skills to feel more confident at handling difficult conversations effectively to achieve positive outcomes.
At the end of the workshop you will be able to:
- Use a variety of approaches to help you deliver difficult messages to people with a focus on a win-win outcome
- Recognise how to prevent difficult conversations from escalating
- Explain the skills and behaviours required to manage emotional conversations
- Demonstrate increased self-awareness and use this knowledge to build positive working relationships
This workshop is delivered by ted Learning in partnership with Museum Development East Midlands and West Midlands Museum Development.
Maximum two delegates per organisation. Priority will be given to delegates from non-NPO and non-National museums in the East and West Midlands which are Accredited or officially Working Towards Accreditation. Museums based in East Midlands can book their place here
Dietary requirements
Lunch and refreshments will be provided. Please let us know any allergies or dietary requirements on the booking form when you book your place.
Accessibility
The workshop will be held in the Grand Jury Room at the National Justice Museum. You can download their access statement here and details of their corporate hire access can be found on pages 19-20.
If you would benefit from access support, please answer ‘yes’ to the access requirements question on the booking form and email the WMMD team as early as possible stating the support you require.
Brave Conversations: For Museum Managers
Tuesday 18 July, 10am-4pm
National Justice Museum, Nottingham NG1 1HN
If you can’t see the booking button this event is fully booked, to join the waiting list please email wwmd@ironbridge.org.uk
Museum Carbon Literacy training
Museum Development North West is running free online Carbon Literacy training aimed at museum professionals and volunteers on Wednesday 10 and Thursday 11 May.
Sign up and learn about the ways that the carbon impact of museums can be reduced and how the influence of museums can be leveraged for climate action.
If you are planning on delivering Carbon Literacy within your museum using the Museums Toolkit, becoming Carbon Literate yourself is an essential first step – so don’t miss this opportunity!
The training consists of a pre-course activity (1.5 hours, to be completed between 3 and 9 May), an online session on 10 May (10am-12.30pm), and an online session on 11 May (10am-14.25pm).
Coffee and Chatter
Grab your morning cuppa…
Join the WMMD team as we introduce our Accreditation Advisor for 2023/24, Jennie Crawford.
Jennie will facilitate and deliver Accreditation events for Museum Development East Midlands and West Midlands Museum Development. She will be your first point of contact to answer Accreditation queries, whether you want help with your Accreditation return or you’re just wanting to know more about the Accreditation Scheme.
Coffee and Chatter is also the perfect opportunity to share what’s happening at your museum, exchange ideas with colleagues across the region and hear about the latest sector guidance and news.
10.30am-11.30am
Zoom details:
https://zoom.us/j/99254865285?pwd=R2xiUlUzOFdWMGJFQXpyL0E4cHpNQT09
Meeting ID: 992 5486 5285
Password: 579046
Coffee and Chatter will be auto-captioned.
Carbon Literacy for Industrial Heritage Museums – session 2 and 3
Reducing your energy usage means reducing your energy bills, benefitting both your budget and the planet.
The course will use the Carbon Literacy for Museums Toolkit developed by Museum Development and the Carbon Literacy Trust, with tailored case studies from Industrial Heritage sites across England and with specialist support from Mike Nevell, Industrial Heritage Support Officer for England and Ian Bapty, Museum Development Manager, North East.
What is a Carbon Literacy course? Becoming Carbon Literate will give you an understanding of what climate change is, the scale of its effects, and how museums fit into the global, national and local picture to address climate change. You become Carbon Literate by making an individual pledge, and an organisational pledge to take back to your museum, of what you can do, and is in your power to achieve, to make a significant difference to your carbon impact.
Who can attend? Anyone – we welcome all trustees, managers, volunteers and paid staff from museums across England who want to understand the part they can play in tackling the climate emergency. The course will be particularly beneficial to those involved in Industrial Heritage sites, however staff and volunteers from other types of museums are welcome too.
What’s involved? The course is made up of four modules – the first module is pre-recorded and there are three Zoom sessions:
- Tuesday 6 June – the pre-recorded module will be sent to you. It lasts 1 hour 30 minutes
- Tuesday 13 June, 10am-12.30pm – Zoom session 1
- Thursday 15 June, 10am-12noon – Zoom session 2
- Thursday 15 June, 1pm-3pm – Zoom session 3
Attendees will be certified as Carbon Literate once they’ve successfully completed the course. Therefore, it is essential you are able to attend all three Zoom sessions.
Maximum two attendees per organisation. Priority will be given to delegates from non-NPO and non-National museums in the East Midlands and West Midlands which are Accredited or officially Working Towards Accreditation.
Accessibility
This event will be auto captioned through Zoom. If you would benefit from other forms of access support, including live captioning, please answer ‘yes’ to the access requirements question on the booking form and email the WMMD team as early as possible stating the support you require.
All participants will receive an email containing a Zoom link to the training prior to the event. The email will be sent to the email address used for booking. If you have not received an email the day before the event please contact us.
If the booking button isn’t showing these training sessions are fully booked. Please email wmmd@ironbridge.org.uk to join the waiting list.
Carbon Literacy for Industrial Heritage Museums
Reducing your energy usage means reducing your energy bills, benefitting both your budget and the planet.
The course will use the Carbon Literacy for Museums Toolkit developed by Museum Development and the Carbon Literacy Trust, with tailored case studies from Industrial Heritage sites across England and with specialist support from Mike Nevell, Industrial Heritage Support Officer for England and Ian Bapty, Museum Development Manager, North East.
What is a Carbon Literacy course? Becoming Carbon Literate will give you an understanding of what climate change is, the scale of its effects, and how museums fit into the global, national and local picture to address climate change. You become Carbon Literate by making an individual pledge, and an organisational pledge to take back to your museum, of what you can do, and is in your power to achieve, to make a significant difference to your carbon impact.
Who can attend? Anyone – we welcome all trustees, managers, volunteers and paid staff from museums across England who want to understand the part they can play in tackling the climate emergency. The course will be particularly beneficial to those involved in Industrial Heritage sites, however staff and volunteers from other types of museums are welcome too.
What’s involved? The course is made up of four modules – the first module is pre-recorded and there are three Zoom sessions:
- Tuesday 6 June – the pre-recorded module will be sent to you. It lasts 1 hour 30 minutes
- Tuesday 13 June, 10am-12.30pm – Zoom session 1
- Thursday 15 June, 10am-12noon – Zoom session 2
- Thursday 15 June, 1pm-3pm – Zoom session 3
Attendees will be certified as Carbon Literate once they’ve successfully completed the course. Therefore, it is essential you are able to attend all three Zoom sessions.
Maximum two attendees per organisation. Priority will be given to delegates from non-NPO and non-National museums in the East Midlands and West Midlands which are Accredited or officially Working Towards Accreditation.
Accessibility
This event will be auto captioned through Zoom. If you would benefit from other forms of access support, including live captioning, please answer ‘yes’ to the access requirements question on the booking form and email the WMMD team as early as possible stating the support you require.
All participants will receive an email containing a Zoom link to the training prior to the event. The email will be sent to the email address used for booking. If you have not received an email the day before the event please contact us.
If the booking button isn’t showing these training sessions are fully booked. Please email wmmd@ironbridge.org.uk to join the waiting list.
Diversifying your Museum Board – Introduction to Diversity and Inclusion
Join Museum Development East Midlands (MDEM), West Midlands Museum Development (WMMD) and Inclusive Boards for a focused training session looking at diversity and inclusive practice at a governance level.
Particular insight and focus will be given to the following topics:
- Gain an understanding of Equality, Diversity and Inclusion
- Analyse and evaluate diversity strands outside of the Equality Act (Different types and categories of diversity)
- Understand the unconscious bias spectrum
- What is microaggression and what are the types of microaggression?
- Look at best practices in other sectors and put forward solutions
During the session you will gain practical insight into how to move forward practice in this area for your organisation, as well as be able to share your own experiences alongside other museums from across the Midlands.
Who is delivering the session?
This session is part of MDEM and WMMD’s Trustee Network suite of training, focusing on good practice in all aspects of governance. It is being delivered by Inclusive Boards.
Inclusive Boards began its work in the third sector, supporting some of the UK’s largest charities including Amnesty International, Big Lottery, British Red Cross and the Royal National Institute for the Blind (RNIB) with efforts to improve board diversity and develop stronger governance structures.
Today they have a diverse talent pool of over 60,000 professionals and a reach that expands into sectors and communities across the UK. They have worked with over 150 organisations on board and executive appointments in the STEM, sport, not-for-profit and public sectors.
Evidence shows that in order to ensure diversity of thought and experience is present during decision making processes, it’s imperative that there’s a diverse leadership team. Whether you’re just starting to think about inclusion, or you hold mandatory Diversity and Inclusion training every year – Inclusive Boards aims to support and strengthen diversity and inclusion within your organisation.
Who is it for?
This session is aimed specifically at museum trustees from Accredited museums across the Midlands.
Priority will be given to trustees from non-NPO and non-National museums in the West Midlands which are Accredited or officially Working Towards Accreditation. This event is being delivered in partnership with MDEM. Museums in the East Midlands can book their place here.
Accessibility
This event will be auto-captioned through Zoom. If you would benefit from any other form of access support, including live captioning, please answer ‘yes’ to the access requirements question on the booking form and email the WMMD team as early as possible stating the support you require. Museum Development is committed to providing all training in an accessible format and have a dedicated budget to enable this.
All participants will receive an email containing a Zoom link to the training prior to the event. The email will be sent to the email address used for booking. If you have not received an email the day before the event please contact us.
If you can’t see the booking button the event is fully booked. If you would like to join the waiting list please wmmd@ironbridge.org.uk
Diversifying your Museum Board – Introduction to Diversity and Inclusion
Tuesday 9 May, 10am-12.30pm
Online
Coffee and Chatter
Grab your morning cuppa…
Join WMMD and guest speaker Fiona Woolley from AIM to learn more about AIM’s grants and how to apply.
It’s also the perfect opportunity to share what’s happening at your museum, exchange ideas with colleagues across the region and hear about the latest sector guidance and news.
10.30am-11.30am
Zoom details:
https://zoom.us/j/99254865285?pwd=R2xiUlUzOFdWMGJFQXpyL0E4cHpNQT09
Meeting ID: 992 5486 5285
Password: 579046
Coffee and Chatter will be auto-captioned.
From Couch to Accreditation: get ready for your museum’s return
Back by popular demand, this practical workshop will provide an overview of the 2018 Museum Accreditation Standard. You’ll gain an overview of the 2018 standard, the online application system, and accompanying guidance documents. The workshop is also peppered with practical exercises that will help you plan your return.
The workshop will be delivered in two parts (morning and afternoon session) with sufficient breaks to allow you to step away from your computer screens.
About Jennie
This workshop is delivered on behalf of WMMD by Jennie Crawford. Jennie is a freelance consultant in the museum and heritage sector. She has extensive knowledge of the museum Accreditation standard having worked as an Accreditation Adviser with ACE (2011-15) and MDNW (2018-22).
Maximum two delegates per organisation. This is for all museums in the West Midlands which are Accredited or officially Working Towards Accreditation.
The webinar will be auto captioned through Zoom. If you would benefit from any other form of access support, including live captioning, please answer ‘yes’ to the access requirements question on the booking form and email the WMMD team as early as possible stating the support you require.
All participants will receive an email containing a Zoom link to the training prior to the event. The email will be sent to the email address used for booking. If you have not received an email the day before the event please contact us.
If you can’t see the booking button this event is fully book. To join the waiting list please email wmmd@ironbridge.org.uk.
From Couch to Accreditation: get ready for your museum’s return
Friday 17 February, 10am-12noon and 1.30pm-3.30pm
Online
Cultural Enterprises Conference – day 2
Early bird booking is now open for the Cultural Enterprises Conference. The conference brings together learning and experience from all types of cultural venues across all areas of commercial activity.
Featuring an exciting seminar programme looking at all aspects of cultural income generation, plus a specially curated Trade Show, and Gala Dinner at the spectacular Royal Hall.
Find out more about the Cultural Enterprises Conference
Cultural Enterprises Conference
Thursday 9 March and Friday 10 March 2023
Harrogate Convention Centre
Cultural Enterprises Conference
Early bird booking is now open for the Cultural Enterprises Conference. The conference brings together learning and experience from all types of cultural venues across all areas of commercial activity.
Featuring an exciting seminar programme looking at all aspects of cultural income generation, plus a specially curated Trade Show, and Gala Dinner at the spectacular Royal Hall.
Find out more about the Cultural Enterprises Conference
Cultural Enterprises Conference
Thursday 9 March and Friday 10 March 2023
Harrogate Convention Centre
