Mental Health Awareness Workshops for Leaders
The impact of Covid-19, the cost of living and energy crisis, and ongoing funding and staffing cuts have affected us all, not just in the way we work but also in our day to day lives, our colleagues, friends and family.
All of this can have an impact on our physical and mental wellbeing.
West Midlands Museum Development (WMMD), Museum Development East Midlands (MDEM) and ted Learning are partnering to help build awareness of the challenges of maintaining good mental wellbeing and how we can all support each other.
Who should attend:
The morning session, Mental Health Awareness in the Workplace, is open to anyone who wants to build a greater awareness of mental health.
The afternoon session, Mental Health and Your Role as a Leader, is designed specifically for anyone with managerial or leadership roles in a museum; team leaders, supervisors, volunteer managers or trustees, whether paid or voluntary. As it builds on the learning from the morning session, leaders must have attended Mental Health Awareness in the Workplace in the morning.
If you are not a leader please book the morning session with this link.
Mental Health Awareness in the Workplace (9.30am-12.30pm)
The workshop aims to raise awareness of mental health in the workplace and consider the language we use when referring to poor mental health and appreciate the impact this has.
It will explore what steps we can all take to help promote openness about mental health.
At the end of the workshop you will be able to:
- understand what we mean when talking about mental health
- identify examples of helpful and unhelpful language and the potential impact of both
- recognise one thing you can do to encourage more openness when discussing mental health
- explain what support mechanisms are in place and be able to describe the referral process if you or a colleague are experiencing mental health problems
Mental Health and Your Role as a Leader (1.30pm-4.30pm)
The workshop aims to enable leaders to confidently engage in conversations with those colleagues they suspect may be suffering from mental health problems, by developing the appropriate supportive skills and behaviours.
It with help you to understand what you can do as a leader to proactively create a mentally healthy workplace.
At the end of the workshop you will be able to:
- understand the personal barriers that may prevent you from engaging in conversations with team members you suspect may be suffering from mental health problems
- list the skills and behaviours required to confidently engage in a supportive conversation about mental health
- demonstrate the skills and behaviours and develop the confidence to engage in conversations with colleagues or volunteers who may be suffering from mental health issues
Refreshments and lunch will be provided for all delegates.
Bookings close: 5pm, Friday 10 November
If you can’t see the booking button this event is fully booked. To join the mailing list please email wmmd@ironbridge.org.uk
Mental Health Awareness
Tuesday 28 November, 9.30am-12.30pm and 1.30pm-4.30pm
Coventry Transport Museum, Hales Street CV1 1JD
The Role of Trustees in Income Diversification
Museum Development East Midlands (MDEM) and West Midlands Museum Development (WMMD) are delighted to be working with Arts Fundraising & Philanthropy to offer a suite of fundraising workshops for 2023/24.
The programme consists of eight, two-hour online workshops which will explore income generation from digital fundraising to developing on-site retail. Each workshop will present key theories and case studies, allowing for discussion on practical application. There is no requirement to attend every session, although they complement each other, they also work as stand-alone workshops. Read about the full programme of events.
The Role of Trustees in Income Diversification
Thursday 14 December, 10am-12noon
Specifically for Trustees, this workshop will assist you in considering your role and responsibilities in supporting income diversification strategies and delivery. The session will cover key compliance requirements, particularly in relation to fundraising, consideration around the return on investment of different areas of income, and what approaches might be best for your museum.
Places are very limited, maximum one delegate per organisation. Priority will be given to delegates from non-NPO and non-National museums in the West Midlands which are Accredited or officially Working Towards Accreditation.
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.
This event is run in partnership with West Midlands Museum Development (WMMD), Museum Development East Midlands (MDEM) and Cause4. The event will be hosted by Arts Fundraising & Philanthropy (Cause4) on their Zoom account. By booking onto this event you give permission to share your name, email address and access needs with the event partners for the purpose of the event administration. The Cause4 privacy policy can be viewed here, WMMD’s GDPR policy can be viewed here and MDEM’s policy can be viewed here.
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 course is fully booked. If you would like to join the waiting list please email wmmd@ironbridge.org.uk
Developing Onsite Retail
Museum Development East Midlands (MDEM) and West Midlands Museum Development (WMMD) are delighted to be working with Arts Fundraising & Philanthropy to offer a suite of fundraising workshops for 2023/24.
The programme consists of eight, two-hour online workshops which will explore income generation from digital fundraising to developing on-site retail. Each workshop will present key theories and case studies, allowing for discussion on practical application. There is no requirement to attend every session, although they complement each other, they also work as stand-alone workshops. Read about the full programme of events.
Developing Onsite Retail
Tuesday 21 November, 10am-12noon
Providing practical tips on launching a shop, consideration of what you have and examples of quick wins on both product and pricing. This workshop will support you to develop your onsite retail offer.
Places are very limited, maximum one delegate per organisation. Priority will be given to delegates from non-NPO and non-National museums in the West Midlands which are Accredited or officially Working Towards Accreditation.
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.
This event will be hosted by Arts Fundraising & Philanthropy (Cause4) on their Zoom account. By booking onto this event you give us permission to share your name, email address and access needs with them for the purpose of the event administration. The Cause4 privacy policy can be viewed here
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 course is fully booked. If you would like to join the waiting list please email wmmd@ironbridge.org.uk
Income from Hires
Museum Development East Midlands (MDEM) and West Midlands Museum Development (WMMD) are delighted to be working with Arts Fundraising & Philanthropy to offer a suite of fundraising workshops for 2023/24.
The programme consists of eight, two-hour online workshops which will explore income generation from digital fundraising to developing on-site retail. Each workshop will present key theories and case studies, allowing for discussion on practical application. There is no requirement to attend every session, although they complement each other, they also work as stand-alone workshops. Read about the full programme of events.
Income from Hires
Friday 1 December, 10am-12noon
This workshop will support participants to think about how to best use their space to generate income. This might be through regular meeting room hire, through events, or longer-term leasing. The session will include examples of museums who have generated significant income through utilising their buildings, and give top tips for those wishing to start, or grow a room hire business.
Places are very limited, maximum one delegate per organisation. Priority will be given to delegates from non-NPO and non-National museums in the West Midlands which are Accredited or officially Working Towards Accreditation.
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.
This event will be hosted by Arts Fundraising & Philanthropy (Cause4) on their Zoom account. By booking onto this event you give us permission to share your name, email address and access needs with them for the purpose of the event administration. The Cause4 privacy policy can be viewed here
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 course is fully booked. If you would like to join the waiting list please email wmmd@ironbridge.org.uk
Online Ticketing
Museum Development East Midlands (MDEM) and West Midlands Museum Development (WMMD) are delighted to be working with Arts Fundraising & Philanthropy to offer a suite of fundraising workshops for 2023/24.
The programme consists of eight, two-hour online workshops which will explore income generation from digital fundraising to developing on-site retail. Each workshop will present key theories and case studies, allowing for discussion on practical application. There is no requirement to attend every session, although they complement each other, they also work as stand-alone workshops. Read about the full programme of events.
Online Ticketing
Tuesday 24 October, 10am-12noon
This session will support participants to consider ticketing events, one-off activity or on an ongoing basis for their museums Attendees will gain an understanding into online ticketing; consider how to integrate ticketing into day to day activities; and cover key things to consider when choosing a system to use.
Places are very limited, maximum one delegate per organisation. Priority will be given to delegates from non-NPO and non-National museums in the West Midlands which are Accredited or officially Working Towards Accreditation.
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.
This event will be hosted by Arts Fundraising & Philanthropy (Cause4) on their Zoom account. By booking onto this event you give us permission to share your name, email address and access needs with them for the purpose of the event administration. The Cause4 privacy policy can be viewed here
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 course is fully booked. If you would like to join the waiting list please email wmmd@ironbridge.org.uk
Coffee and Chatter: Ionising Radiation: The Hazard Lurking in the Basement or in Plain Sight?
Grab your morning cuppa…
Join the WMMD team and our guest speaker Tony Butterworth. Tony is the Radiation Protection Adviser and Radioactive Waste Adviser, University of Bristol and will give an informal introduction to the range of ionising radiation hazards which museums may encounter or may not be aware of; from collections and exhibits to radon gas within buildings, and discuss the applicable UK legislation, government regulation and the cost of getting it wrong.
This talk may be useful for relevant museum heads of service, curators and conservation managers, and also those in a senior role within facilities management.
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.
Coffee and Chatter: From managing employees to managing volunteers
Grab your morning cuppa…
Join the WMMD team and our guest speaker Sebastian Amos, Transport Museum Wythall. Sebastian found that after spending many years managing groups of engineers the change of approach required to manage volunteers was a whole new ball game. We will explore his journey, the issues and benefits.
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.
Coffee and Chatter: National Lottery Project Grants
Grab your morning cuppa…
Join the WMMD team and our guest speakers Zelina Garland-Rowan and Stuart Tulloch from Arts Council England (ACE). Zelina and Stuart will give an introduction to National Lottery Project Grants, ACE’s open access programme for arts, libraries and museums projects. The fund supports thousands of individual artists, community and cultural organisations of all sizes, regardless of Accredited status, awarding grants of £1,000 up to £100,000. We’ll discuss eligibility, how a grant can support your museum, and how to get further advice with an application.
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.
Creating Accessible Working Environments for Autistic Colleagues
This session will be an opportunity to discover the potential barriers for autistic people working in museums and the simple steps you can take to create more accessible workplaces for your autistic colleagues.
The second in a series of three workshops this session will cover:
- How autistic people can experience the workplace
- Barriers faced by autistic people in the workplace
- How to create accessible workplaces for autistic colleagues
There will be opportunities to discuss case studies and discover practical tips.
The event will be delivered via Zoom using a range of exercises and interactive features including Polls, Chat and Breakout Rooms. Participants are encouraged to ask questions and actively participate in discussion. If you have any concerns about accessibility or usability for these features please contact wmmd@ironbridge.org.uk
About the Trainer
Emily is a late diagnosed autistic advocate, who is determined to use her lived experience to help change the narrative of what it means to be autistic. Drawing from her experience working within national and local authority museums, Emily has worked with multiple organisations to highlight that being accessible for autistic people doesn’t mean knocking down buildings and starting from scratch.
Maximum two delegates per organisation. Priority will be given to delegates from non-NPO and non-National museums in the West Midlands which are Accredited or officially Working Towards Accreditation.
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.
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 course is fully booked. If you would like to join the waiting list please email wmmd@ironbridge.org.uk
Creating Accessible Working Environments for Autistic Colleagues
Wednesday 22 November, 10am-12noon
Online
Introduction to Autism
This session offers an introduction to autism from the lived experience perspective and will be an opportunity to find out more about what it really means to be autistic.
The first in a series of three workshops this session will cover :
- What Autism is
- Recognising Autism traits
- Myths and Misconceptions
The workshop will explore themes including: Lived Experience, Ableism, Mental Health, Disability and Discrimination.
The event will be delivered via Zoom using a range of exercises and interactive features including Polls, Chat and Breakout Rooms. Participants are encouraged to ask questions and actively participate in discussion. If you have any concerns about accessibility or usability for these features please contact wmmd@ironbridge.org.uk
About the Trainer
Emily is a late diagnosed autistic advocate, who is determined to use her lived experience to help change the narrative of what it means to be autistic. Drawing from her experience working within national and local authority museums, Emily has worked with multiple organisations to highlight that being accessible for autistic people doesn’t mean knocking down buildings and starting from scratch.
Maximum two delegates per organisation. Priority will be given to delegates from non-NPO and non-National museums in the West Midlands which are Accredited or officially Working Towards Accreditation.
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.
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 course is fully booked. If you would like to join the waiting list please email wmmd@ironbridge.org.uk
Introduction to Autism
Wednesday 15 November, 10am-12noon
Online
