Workshops

Practical workshops for operational women only

P1 - Incident Command (Simulation Suite)
Targetted at supervisory and potential managers.

P2 - BA Real fire training with BA familiarisation briefing
Multi storey industrial unit four pumps.

P3 - BA large structure with BA familiarisation briefing

P4 - RTC (multi car - 2 pumps)
To include familiarisation of equipment and technical input.

P5 - Incident Command (Practical)
Opportunity for one to one coaching during the practical scenarios for potential and existing incident commanders dealing with two to four pump scenarios.

Practical workshops - open to all delegates

P7 - Be a fire-fighter

A three hour workshop providing the opportunity for delegates to experience what it is like to be a FF. Dressed in full fire kit delegates will extinguish small fires using various techniques and have an opportunity to witness how a fire develops inside a building whilst wearing breathing apparatus.

P8 - Physical fitness
This workshop will be split into two parts(classroom and pratical).  Part A - An opportunity to review the amount of exercise you do, consider the goals you want to aim for and plan a training programme to help you achieve them. Followed by Part B – a session
of outdoor training Boot Camp style!

P9 - Personal safety
How would you defend against an attack?
What could you do if you were grabbed from behind? Pushed to floor and pinned down? This course allows you to find out. Learn simple achievable natural responses that you will never forget. You may not be aware of the power you already have. You need this course.

Seminar workshops open to all delegates

S1 - Faith awareness
Facilitators: Shilla Patel (London) and Tony Dunster (London)

Interested in developing your Faith Awareness?
This is a great opportunity to develop your awareness, knowledge and understanding of different faiths and communities. During this workshop we will briefly explore the six major world religions i.e. Hinduism, Christianity, Sikhism, Islam, Judaism and Buddhism. We will take a look at history and immigration, myths and stereotypes & phrases and terms you may encounter when engaging with these communities. We will consider religious beliefs and practices, cultural differences, family and caste system, status of women/gender roles.

In relation to community and fire safety  we will explore challenges and barriers to dialogue and engagement.

And  finally identify your roles and responsibilities when engaging with different faiths and in turn enhancing your understanding of government legislation and the support available. 

S2 - Unlocking your true potential through coaching
Facilitator: Mani Gilbert-King (East Sussex)

This workshop will identify how coaching and NLP can help you unlock your true potential. We shall explore some simple coaching models enabling you to self coach. Learn techniques that will give you a positive way of dealing with tricky or awkward situations. Understand the importance of “Outcomes” Build self confidence,
understand how you communicate, learn new techniques and options to really achieve results.

This workshop will challenge your current way of thinking and give you the skills to make a difference for your future. If you’re looking to progress in your career, take on a new challenge, run that marathon or make a life change, this is the workshop for you!

S3 - Using action learning sets to support your development
Facilitator: Helena Holrick (London)

Action Learning is an accelerated learning tool which can be applied to any number of different workplace(and personal) issues and challenges. In Action Learning groups or sets we meet regularly with others in order to explore solutions to real problems and decide on the action we wish to take. Through working with the set we describe the issue as we see it, are asked questions by the group and reflect on what we are thinking and
what actions we might take, and then report back to the group on what the outcomes are of taking those actions on an ongoing basis.

This workshop is an experiential introduction to Action Learning Sets. You will have an opportunity to explore how sets are made up, what happens within a set, the kinds of thinking, questions and environment endorsed by a set and some ways to introduce sets into what you currently do.

S4 - Learn the worth of mirth

Facilitator: Kate Rodgers (Humour Us)

A look at the use of humour in the workplace. People who have fun get more done. This session will teach easy to take home skills to improve your laugh life.

S5 - Occupational health and wellbeing

A session to explore the factors affecting our health and wellbeing.  The importance of promoting the health and wellbeing and positive steps we can take to promote health and wellbeing.

S6 - Deaf awareness and British sign language
A session to raise awareness and to give an introduction to using British Sign Language

S7 - Steps toward career advancement

This workshop will help you to prepare for the next step in your career advancement , as well as help to build your confidence.  Whether you are looking for promotion, or just wanting to develop in your current role, ‘Goal Setting for Career Advancement’ will assist you by,  recognising and acknowledging your work values (most of us are not aware of what our values are, so how would you know whether or not they are being met?) , looking back on your career history (the highs and lows of our career history could help us to make more informed choices about our career progression) , helping you to increase your confidence (what are the conversations you have with yourself?  Are they positive or negative messages?) , exploring options to consider (what are your options for the way forward?).

S8 - Transgenderism
Facilitator: Heather McGlade (Beaumont Society)

An opportunity to examine the subject of Transgenderism, its impact on partners, family, friends, and colleagues in the workplace, and in life. An explanation of current legislation around being Transgendered, and a chance for you to ask the questions you may wish to ask about this little known and understood condition.

S9 - Women in Politics

Facilitator: Councillor Catherine Donovan

Why so few?

Under representation in so many areas….how to redress the balance. This session will take a look at different ways women can engage in politics, the different arenas, analyse the perceived barriers and the challenges. Consider the potential positive outcomes and the opportunities to influence change.