Change Champions Current seminars

Handy Hints for the Novice Conference Presenter - The Book - OUT NOW

6 May - 6 May 2012
Shipped from Sydney, NSW, Australia

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TABLE OF CONTENTS  

 Chapter 1 Yes! You can Become a Good Conference Presenter
Born a Speaker or Born a Listener?
Yes, You Can! Public Speaking is a Skill for Life
 
Chapter 2 Take the Plunge and Manage your Debut
Presenting and the Network Connection
The Personal Rewards
Self-limiting Beliefs and Distorted Thinking
Managing Your Debut
Chair a Session First
Participate in Question Time
 
Chapter 3 Writing a Winning Abstract
Manage the Text Before it Manages You
A Sad, Bad Abstract and Its Re-Invention
Your Biography
Before You Submit
Submit on Time
Top Twenty Ways to Irritate the Reviewers
Formalising your Abstract Acceptance
When the Unthinkable Happens — the Refusal Notification
Even More Unthinkable — Withdrawing Your Accepted Abstract
The Substitute Presenter
 
Chapter 4 Your Place in the Conference Program
General Principles for Scheduling Abstracts
So, You are Scheduled to Speak Last!
The Case for Asking for Your Presentation to be Rescheduled
Best Time Slots for a Novice Presenter
 
Chapter 5 Yawn-proofing your Presentation
It’s All in the Construction — Plan, Prepare, Proof, Perfect and Put it Away
PowerPoint is a Tool, Not a Crutch
Plagiarism, Copyright Infringement and Cyber Snatch and Grab
 
Chapter 6 Great Presenters, Great Presentations and the Others
What Makes a Great Presenter?
What Makes a Great Presentation?
From Good to a Great Presentation – the X Factor
How Important is PowerPoint…Really?
The Others
 
Chapter 7 Managing Yourself
Keeping your End of the Bargain
The Lost Presentation
Travel and Accommodation Arrangements
A Warning for the Unwitting
Special Meals and Other Assistance
The Venue and its Layout
Up Close and Personal with the Stage and the Audiovisual Equipment
The Dress Code
A Word About Audiences
Anxiety and your Behaviour
 
Chapter 8 Surviving the Delivery
Be Totally Yourself
Watch the Audience for Feedback
Question Time
When Things Go Bump on The Stage
 
Chapter 9 The Aftermath
 



 

 

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Master Classes In Your Workplace

1 December - 31 December 2012
Any city, ACT, Any

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Download the brochure to find out more about these currently available topics and facilitators:

  • change management, management development
  • conference presenting
  • lean in the operating theatre
  • understanding data and statistics
  • managing long term alcohol abuse in older people

Email us at info@changechampions.com.au for a competitive quote.

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Moving Forward - Embracing and Accepting Resistance to Change

8 February - 8 February 2012
Brisbane, QLD, Australia

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In this one day (ie 9.15-16.15) practical workshop you will:

  • Appreciate that people resist being changed
  • Explore reasons for and sources of resistance to change both more broadly and in the context of your role as a change agent, leader, implementer or recipient
  • Learn strategies for anticipating, addressing and managing resistance to change and any unintended consequences
  • Discuss ways to build dynamic coalitions for sustainable change
    Managing the messages, managing people and networks, developing competencies and finding comfort zones
  • Bring your project and work in groups on strategies to build commitment to change.

You will need to bring:
1. Organisational chart with names of position holders de-identified
2. Project proposal or implementation strategy or a change resistance issue (real or hypothetical)

Audience:

New leaders and project managers from any industry or public sector who are keen to develop their skills in change management.

Program can be tailored to run at your workplace.  Inquire now at info@changechampions.com.au

Your Facilitator:

Char Weeks is a certified Executive Master Coach, change agent, company director and author.  She has a long held interest in the successful incorporation of change as part of organisational renewal and has been involved in change and innovations programs over the last 20 years.

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Handy Hints for the Novice Conference Presenter Brisbane

9 February - 9 February 2012
Brisbane, QLD, Australia

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 In this half day workshop, we will cover

 ·        How you Benefit from Presenting at Conferences

·         Elements of a Good Abstract

·         Creating a Great Bio

·         Learn Audience Engagement Tips from Experts

·         Preparing your Presentation

·         Managing Yourself, the Venue and the AV

·         Practice Delivering a Presentation and Answering  Questions

Bring a 5 minute presentation on a memory stick

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The Better Boss Workshop

10 February - 10 February 2012
Brisbane, QLD, Australia

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Ever wondered how you rate as a boss? Who is a good boss? What qualities and skills do good bosses have? Why do team members see them as good bosses? How you could be a better boss?
Too often very competent professionals are rewarded with promotion to the high diving board of management and/or supervision without adequate orientation, training and support. Often it's assumed that because you have excelled at what you do, your transition to management and/or supervision will be effortless and seamless. And while the perks of promotion might seem enticing, the reality of a managerial role often turns out to be a touch more daunting than perhaps you had expected.
If you have been promoted into a managerial or supervisory role or have been suddenly thrust into the limelight because everyone else took one step back or your time has come, this workshop could be for you.
In this 4 hour (9-13.00)  introductory workshop, we will draw on recognised best practice management and supervision, feedback from our own Good Boss surveys (accessible from this home page - scroll down to participate) and the experiences of our international networks of change management consultants to:

  •  Assist participants to improve their knowledge and confidence in managing and/or supervising staff
  •  Better understand their role in leadership, management, responsibility and accountability
    o Personal qualities, skills and behaviours of good bosses
    o Benefits the good boss brings to the team and their organisation
    o Respecting and valuing staff
    o Motivating staff
  •  Review and discuss case studies of common dilemmas faced by bosses
  •  Learn some tips and techniques for dealing with tricky managerial situations.

Preferred Audience:
From any industry -enthusiastic emerging leaders, new managers and supervisors with no formal management training and those who are just wondering if they are really are being the best boss they can be.

What to Bring:

A positive attitude, a willingness to learn and if you have one, a case study of a difficult to manage situation...perhaps one you would like some help with.  (What is said in the room will stay in the room)

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Handy Hints for the Novice Conference Presenter Workshop Melbourne

16 February - 16 February 2012
Melbourne, VIC, Australia

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Program PDF


 In this half day workshop, we will cover

 ·         How you Benefit from Presenting at Conferences

·         Elements of a Good Abstract

·         Creating a Great Bio

·         Learn Audience Engagement Tips from Experts

·         Preparing your Presentation

·         Managing Yourself, the Venue and the AV

·         Practice Delivering a Presentation and Answering  Questions

Bring a 5 minute presentation on a memory stick.

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The Better Boss Workshop

17 February - 17 February 2012
Melbourne, VIC, Australia

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Program PDF


Ever wondered how you rate as a boss? Who is a good boss? What qualities and skills do good bosses have? Why do team members see them as good bosses? How you could be a better boss?
Too often very competent professionals are rewarded with promotion to the high diving board of management and/or supervision without adequate orientation, training and support. Often it's assumed that because you have excelled at what you do, your transition to management and/or supervision will be effortless and seamless. And while the perks of promotion might seem enticing, the reality of a managerial role often turns out to be a touch more daunting than perhaps you had expected.
If you have been promoted into a managerial or supervisory role or have been suddenly thrust into the limelight because everyone else took one step back or your time has come, this workshop could be for you.
In this 4 hour (9-13.00)  introductory workshop, we will draw on recognised best practice management and supervision, feedback from our own Good Boss surveys (accessible from this home page - scroll down to participate) and the experiences of our international networks of change management consultants to:

  •  Assist participants to improve their knowledge and confidence in managing and/or supervising staff
  •  Better understand their role in leadership, management, responsibility and accountability
    o Personal qualities, skills and behaviours of good bosses
    o Benefits the good boss brings to the team and their organisation
    o Respecting and valuing staff
    o Motivating staff
  •  Review and discuss case studies of common dilemmas faced by bosses
  •  Learn some tips and techniques for dealing with tricky managerial situations.

Preferred Audience:
From any industry -enthusiastic emerging leaders, new managers and supervisors with no formal management training and those who are just wondering if they are really are being the best boss they can be.

What to Bring:

A positive attitude, a willingness to learn and if you have one, a case study of a difficult to manage situation...perhaps one you would like some help with.  (What is said in the room will stay in the room)

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The Better Boss Workshop

24 February - 24 February 2012
Adelaide, SA, Australia

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Program PDF


Ever wondered how you rate as a boss? Who is a good boss? What qualities and skills do good bosses have? Why do team members see them as good bosses? How you could be a better boss?
Too often very competent professionals are rewarded with promotion to the high diving board of management and/or supervision without adequate orientation, training and support. Often it's assumed that because you have excelled at what you do, your transition to management and/or supervision will be effortless and seamless. And while the perks of promotion might seem enticing, the reality of a managerial role often turns out to be a touch more daunting than perhaps you had expected. 
If you have been promoted into a managerial or supervisory role or have been suddenly thrust into the limelight because everyone else took one step back or your time has come, this workshop could be for you.
In this 4 hour (9-13.00)  introductory workshop, we will draw on recognised best practice management and supervision, feedback from our own Good Boss surveys (accessible from this home page - scroll down to participate) and the experiences of our international networks of change management consultants to:

  •  Assist participants to improve their knowledge and confidence in managing and/or supervising staff
  •  Better understand their role in leadership, management, responsibility and accountability
    o Personal qualities, skills and behaviours of good bosses
    o Benefits the good boss brings to the team and their organisation
    o Respecting and valuing staff
    o Motivating staff
  •  Review and discuss case studies of common dilemmas faced by bosses
  •  Learn some tips and techniques for dealing with tricky managerial situations.

Preferred Audience: 
From any industry -enthusiastic emerging leaders, new managers and supervisors with no formal management training and those who are just wondering if they are really are being the best boss they can be.

What to Bring:

A positive attitude, a willingness to learn and if you have one, a case study of a difficult to manage situation...perhaps one you would like some help with.  (What is said in the room will stay in the room)

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Orthopaedic Enhanced Recovery- (Auckland, NZ)

5 March - 5 March 2012
Auckland, ACT, New Zealand

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Orthopaedic Enhanced Recovery Master Class 

 

Orthopaedic Enhanced Recovery is an evidence based model of care that enables patients to recover faster from all types of orthopaedic surgery.

 

Case studies, research & robust outcome data will be presented, and  practical tips for implementation will be shared with the audience. Our experts will present their own published research, and will provide delegates with a working knowledge of the latest research which they have recently compiled for their soon to be published textbook: "Enhanced Recovery in Orthopaedic Surgery."

 

Delegates will learn about this multi-modal approach that focuses on patient education, less invasive surgical techniques, improved pain relief, and early return to function from established experts in the field. Don't miss out- book your registration today! 

Download the PDF flyer to:
- See the detailed Master Content Outline
- Read the presenter biographies
- See rego forms & costs (note: regos can be made online by following the prompts below) 

 

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Orthopaedic Enhanced Recovery- (Wellington, NZ)

6 March - 6 March 2012
Wellington, ACT, New Zealand

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Orthopaedic Enhanced Recovery Master Class 

 

Orthopaedic Enhanced Recovery is an evidence based model of care that enables patients to recover faster from all types of orthopaedic surgery.

 

Case studies, research & robust outcome data will be presented, and  practical tips for implementation will be shared with the audience. Our experts will present their own published research, and will provide delegates with a working knowledge of the latest research which they have recently compiled for their soon to be published textbook: "Enhanced Recovery in Orthopaedic Surgery."

 

Delegates will learn about this multi-modal approach that focuses on patient education, less invasive surgical techniques, improved pain relief, and early return to function from established experts in the field. Don't miss out- book your registration today! 

Download the PDF flyer to:
- See the detailed Master Content Outline
- Read the presenter biographies
- See rego forms & costs (note: regos can be made online by following the prompts below) 

 

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Orthopaedic Enhanced Recovery- (Dunedin, NZ)

7 March - 7 March 2012
Dunedin, ACT, New Zealand

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Orthopaedic Enhanced Recovery Master Class 

 

Orthopaedic Enhanced Recovery is an evidence based model of care that enables patients to recover faster from all types of orthopaedic surgery.

 

Case studies, research & robust outcome data will be presented, and  practical tips for implementation will be shared with the audience. Our experts will present their own published research, and will provide delegates with a working knowledge of the latest research which they have recently compiled for their soon to be published textbook: "Enhanced Recovery in Orthopaedic Surgery."

 

Delegates will learn about this multi-modal approach that focuses on patient education, less invasive surgical techniques, improved pain relief, and early return to function from established experts in the field. Don't miss out- book your registration today! 

Download the PDF flyer to:
- See the detailed Master Content Outline
- Read the presenter biographies
- See rego forms & costs (note: regos can be made online by following the prompts below) 

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Orthopaedic Enhanced Recovery- (Brisbane, QLD)

9 March - 9 March 2012
Brisbane, QLD, Australia

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Program PDF


Orthopaedic Enhanced Recovery Master Class 

 

Orthopaedic Enhanced Recovery is an evidence based model of care that enables patients to recover faster from all types of orthopaedic surgery.

 

Case studies, research & robust outcome data will be presented, and  practical tips for implementation will be shared with the audience. Our experts will present their own published research, and will provide delegates with a working knowledge of the latest research which they have recently compiled for their soon to be published textbook: "Enhanced Recovery in Orthopaedic Surgery."

 

Delegates will learn about this multi-modal approach that focuses on patient education, less invasive surgical techniques, improved pain relief, and early return to function from established experts in the field. Don't miss out- book your registration today! 

Download the PDF flyer to:
- See the detailed Master Content Outline
- Read the presenter biographies
- See rego forms & costs (note: regos can be made online by following the prompts below) 

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Orthopaedic Enhanced Recovery- (Sydney, NSW)

12 March - 12 March 2012
Sydney, NSW, Australia

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Program PDF


Orthopaedic Enhanced Recovery Master Class 

 

Orthopaedic Enhanced Recovery is an evidence based model of care that enables patients to recover faster from all types of orthopaedic surgery.

 

Case studies, research & robust outcome data will be presented, and  practical tips for implementation will be shared with the audience. Our experts will present their own published research, and will provide delegates with a working knowledge of the latest research which they have recently compiled for their soon to be published textbook: "Enhanced Recovery in Orthopaedic Surgery."

 

Delegates will learn about this multi-modal approach that focuses on patient education, less invasive surgical techniques, improved pain relief, and early return to function from established experts in the field. Don't miss out- book your registration today! 

Download the PDF flyer to:
- See the detailed Master Content Outline
- Read the presenter biographies
- See rego forms & costs (note: regos can be made online by following the prompts below) 

 

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MASTER CLASS: Self Management Support Skills for Outpatient, Commmunity and Primary Care Professionals

13 March - 13 March 2012
Newcastle, NSW, Australia

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COURSE OBJECTIVES
1. Describe the evidence for self-management support (SMS)

2. Explain the essential elements of SMS

3. Learn a variety of tools that can be implemented to facilitate self-management support.

 

 

Delivered by 2 internationally recognised professionals 

Doriane C. Miller is the inaugural director of the Center for Community Health and Vitality at the University of Chicago Medical Center. The Center for Community Health and Vitality's mission is to improve population health outcomes for residents on the South Side of Chicago through community-engaged research, demonstration and service models. Dr Miller joined the University in January 2009. Prior to joining the University of Chicago, she served as national program director of New Health Partnerships, a demonstration project funded by The Robert Wood Johnson Foundation and the California Health Care Foundation on collaborative self-management support. Dr. Miller is also a faculty member of the Institute for Healthcare Improvement in Cambridge, MA. Dr Miller also brings over 20 years of experience as a community-based primary care provider who has worked with under-served, minority populations with a special interest in behavioral health.

 

Judith Schaefer, MPH is a senior research associate with MacColl Institute for Healthcare Innovation, and Improving Chronic Illness Care, a Robert Wood Johnson funded program to promote health system change for people with chronic illness located at the Group Health Research Institute in Seattle, Washington. Ms. Schaefer is experienced in ambulatory care team practice improvement. She provides technical assistance to practice teams implementing the Patient Centered Medical Home, initiatives that engage patients and families and community partnerships in expanding the reach of primary care, on consumer engagement in quality improvement and development of regional case management service coordination. She has provided expertise for the Pennsylvania Governor's Initiative on Chronic Care, RWJF Aligning Forces for Quality initiative, and the Commonwealth Fund Safety Net Medical Home initiative. Ms Schaefer directed the Self-Management Support Learning Communities for New Health Partnerships: Improving Care by Engaging Patients, an RWJF funded program at the Institute for Healthcare Improvement in Boston, MA. and co-chaired the Self-Management Workgroup for the Bureau of Primary Health Care's Health Disparities Collaboratives. She speaks frequently on helping people and systems change. Judith received her MPH from the University of Washington. She has served since 2000 as a faculty member with the Institute for Healthcare Communication, and is a T trainer for Stanford Patient Education Research Center's Chronic Disease Self-Management Program. Her publications include studies on self-management support, measurement of patient experience of care, case management, and collaborative management of chronic illness.

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Orthopaedic Enhanced Recovery- (Melbourne, VIC)

13 March - 13 March 2012
Melbourne, VIC, Australia

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Program PDF


Orthopaedic Enhanced Recovery Master Class 

 

Orthopaedic Enhanced Recovery is an evidence based model of care that enables patients to recover faster from all types of orthopaedic surgery.

 

Case studies, research & robust outcome data will be presented, and  practical tips for implementation will be shared with the audience. Our experts will present their own published research, and will provide delegates with a working knowledge of the latest research which they have recently compiled for their soon to be published textbook: "Enhanced Recovery in Orthopaedic Surgery."

 

Delegates will learn about this multi-modal approach that focuses on patient education, less invasive surgical techniques, improved pain relief, and early return to function from established experts in the field. Don't miss out- book your registration today! 

Download the PDF flyer to:
- See the detailed Master Content Outline
- Read the presenter biographies
- See rego forms & costs (note: regos can be made online by following the prompts below) 

 

MORE DETAILS


 

Orthopaedic Enhanced Recovery- (Adelaide, SA)

14 March - 14 March 2012
Adelaide, SA, Australia

Register Now


Program PDF


Orthopaedic Enhanced Recovery Master Class 

 

Orthopaedic Enhanced Recovery is an evidence based model of care that enables patients to recover faster from all types of orthopaedic surgery.

 

Case studies, research & robust outcome data will be presented, and  practical tips for implementation will be shared with the audience. Our experts will present their own published research, and will provide delegates with a working knowledge of the latest research which they have recently compiled for their soon to be published textbook: "Enhanced Recovery in Orthopaedic Surgery."

 

Delegates will learn about this multi-modal approach that focuses on patient education, less invasive surgical techniques, improved pain relief, and early return to function from established experts in the field. Don't miss out- book your registration today! 

Download the PDF flyer to:
- See the detailed Master Content Outline
- Read the presenter biographies
- See rego forms & costs (note: regos can be made online by following the prompts below) 

 

MORE DETAILS


 

MASTER CLASS: Self Management Support Skills for Outpatient, Commmunity and Primary Care Professionals

15 March - 15 March 2012
Melbourne, VIC, Australia

Register Now


Program PDF


COURSE OBJECTIVES
1. Describe the evidence for self-management support (SMS)

2. Explain the essential elements of SMS

3. Learn a variety of tools that can be implemented to facilitate self-management support.

 

 

Delivered by 2 internationally recognised professionals 

Doriane C. Miller is the inaugural director of the Center for Community Health and Vitality at the University of Chicago Medical Center. The Center for Community Health and Vitality's mission is to improve population health outcomes for residents on the South Side of Chicago through community-engaged research, demonstration and service models. Dr Miller joined the University in January 2009. Prior to joining the University of Chicago, she served as national program director of New Health Partnerships, a demonstration project funded by The Robert Wood Johnson Foundation and the California Health Care Foundation on collaborative self-management support. Dr. Miller is also a faculty member of the Institute for Healthcare Improvement in Cambridge, MA. Dr Miller also brings over 20 years of experience as a community-based primary care provider who has worked with under-served, minority populations with a special interest in behavioral health.

 

 

Judith Schaefer, MPH is a senior research associate with MacColl Institute for Healthcare Innovation, and Improving Chronic Illness Care, a Robert Wood Johnson funded program to promote health system change for people with chronic illness located at the Group Health Research Institute in Seattle, Washington. Ms. Schaefer is experienced in ambulatory care team practice improvement. She provides technical assistance to practice teams implementing the Patient Centered Medical Home, initiatives that engage patients and families and community partnerships in expanding the reach of primary care, on consumer engagement in quality improvement and development of regional case management service coordination. She has provided expertise for the Pennsylvania Governor's Initiative on Chronic Care, RWJF Aligning Forces for Quality initiative, and the Commonwealth Fund Safety Net Medical Home initiative. Ms Schaefer directed the Self-Management Support Learning Communities for New Health Partnerships: Improving Care by Engaging Patients, an RWJF funded program at the Institute for Healthcare Improvement in Boston, MA. and co-chaired the Self-Management Workgroup for the Bureau of Primary Health Care's Health Disparities Collaboratives. She speaks frequently on helping people and systems change. Judith received her MPH from the University of Washington. She has served since 2000 as a faculty member with the Institute for Healthcare Communication, and is a T trainer for Stanford Patient Education Research Center's Chronic Disease Self-Management Program. Her publications include studies on self-management support, measurement of patient experience of care, case management, and collaborative management of chronic illness.

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Orthopaedic Enhanced Recovery- (Perth, WA)

15 March - 15 March 2012
Perth, WA, Australia

Register Now


Program PDF


Orthopaedic Enhanced Recovery Master Class 

 

Orthopaedic Enhanced Recovery is an evidence based model of care that enables patients to recover faster from all types of orthopaedic surgery.

 

Case studies, research & robust outcome data will be presented, and  practical tips for implementation will be shared with the audience. Our experts will present their own published research, and will provide delegates with a working knowledge of the latest research which they have recently compiled for their soon to be published textbook: "Enhanced Recovery in Orthopaedic Surgery."

 

Delegates will learn about this multi-modal approach that focuses on patient education, less invasive surgical techniques, improved pain relief, and early return to function from established experts in the field. Don't miss out- book your registration today! 

Download the PDF flyer to:
- See the detailed Master Content Outline
- Read the presenter biographies
- See rego forms & costs (note: regos can be made online by following the prompts below) 

MORE DETAILS


 

Moving Forward - Embracing and Accepting Resistance to Change

15 March - 15 March 2012
Melbourne, VIC, Australia

Register Now


Program PDF


In this one day (ie 9.15-16.15) practical workshop you will:

  • Appreciate that people resist being changed
  • Explore reasons for and sources of resistance to change both more broadly and in the context of your role as a change agent, leader, implementer or recipient
  • Learn strategies for anticipating, addressing and managing resistance to change and any unintended consequences
  • Discuss ways to build dynamic coalitions for sustainable change
    Managing the messages, managing people and networks, developing competencies and finding comfort zones
  • Bring your project and work in groups on strategies to build commitment to change.

You will need to bring:
1. Organisational chart with names of position holders de-identified
2. Project proposal or implementation strategy or a change resistance issue (real or hypothetical)

Audience:

New leaders and project managers from any industry or public sector who are keen to develop their skills in change management.

Program can be tailored to run at your workplace.  Inquire now at info@changechampions.com.au

Your Facilitator:

Char Weeks is a certified Executive Master Coach, change agent, company director and author.  She has a long held interest in the successful incorporation of change as part of organisational renewal and has been involved in change and innovations programs over the last 20 years.

MORE DETAILS


 

MASTER CLASS: Self Management Support Skills for Outpatient, Primary and Community Care Professionals

16 March - 16 March 2012
Perth, WA, Australia

Register Now


Program PDF


COURSE OBJECTIVES
1. Describe the evidence for self-management support (SMS)

2. Explain the essential elements of SMS

3. Learn a variety of tools that can be implemented to facilitate self-management support.

 

 

Delivered by 2 internationally recognised professionals 

Doriane C. Miller is the inaugural director of the Center for Community Health and Vitality at the University of Chicago Medical Center. The Center for Community Health and Vitality's mission is to improve population health outcomes for residents on the South Side of Chicago through community-engaged research, demonstration and service models. Dr Miller joined the University in January 2009. Prior to joining the University of Chicago, she served as national program director of New Health Partnerships, a demonstration project funded by The Robert Wood Johnson Foundation and the California Health Care Foundation on collaborative self-management support. Dr. Miller is also a faculty member of the Institute for Healthcare Improvement in Cambridge, MA. Dr Miller also brings over 20 years of experience as a community-based primary care provider who has worked with under-served, minority populations with a special interest in behavioral health.

 

 

Judith Schaefer, MPH is a senior research associate with MacColl Institute for Healthcare Innovation, and Improving Chronic Illness Care, a Robert Wood Johnson funded program to promote health system change for people with chronic illness located at the Group Health Research Institute in Seattle, Washington. Ms. Schaefer is experienced in ambulatory care team practice improvement. She provides technical assistance to practice teams implementing the Patient Centered Medical Home, initiatives that engage patients and families and community partnerships in expanding the reach of primary care, on consumer engagement in quality improvement and development of regional case management service coordination. She has provided expertise for the Pennsylvania Governor's Initiative on Chronic Care, RWJF Aligning Forces for Quality initiative, and the Commonwealth Fund Safety Net Medical Home initiative. Ms Schaefer directed the Self-Management Support Learning Communities for New Health Partnerships: Improving Care by Engaging Patients, an RWJF funded program at the Institute for Healthcare Improvement in Boston, MA. and co-chaired the Self-Management Workgroup for the Bureau of Primary Health Care's Health Disparities Collaboratives. She speaks frequently on helping people and systems change. Judith received her MPH from the University of Washington. She has served since 2000 as a faculty member with the Institute for Healthcare Communication, and is a T trainer for Stanford Patient Education Research Center's Chronic Disease Self-Management Program. Her publications include studies on self-management support, measurement of patient experience of care, case management, and collaborative management of chronic illness.

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MASTER CLASS: Self Management Support Skills for Outpatient, Primary and Community Care Professionals

19 March - 19 March 2012
Sydney, NSW, Australia

Register Now


Program PDF


COURSE OBJECTIVES
1. Describe the evidence for self-management support (SMS)

2. Explain the essential elements of SMS

3. Learn a variety of tools that can be implemented to facilitate self-management support.

 

 

Delivered by 2 internationally recognised professionals 

Doriane C. Miller is the inaugural director of the Center for Community Health and Vitality at the University of Chicago Medical Center. The Center for Community Health and Vitality's mission is to improve population health outcomes for residents on the South Side of Chicago through community-engaged research, demonstration and service models. Dr Miller joined the University in January 2009. Prior to joining the University of Chicago, she served as national program director of New Health Partnerships, a demonstration project funded by The Robert Wood Johnson Foundation and the California Health Care Foundation on collaborative self-management support. Dr. Miller is also a faculty member of the Institute for Healthcare Improvement in Cambridge, MA. Dr Miller also brings over 20 years of experience as a community-based primary care provider who has worked with under-served, minority populations with a special interest in behavioral health.

 

 

Judith Schaefer, MPH is a senior research associate with MacColl Institute for Healthcare Innovation, and Improving Chronic Illness Care, a Robert Wood Johnson funded program to promote health system change for people with chronic illness located at the Group Health Research Institute in Seattle, Washington. Ms. Schaefer is experienced in ambulatory care team practice improvement. She provides technical assistance to practice teams implementing the Patient Centered Medical Home, initiatives that engage patients and families and community partnerships in expanding the reach of primary care, on consumer engagement in quality improvement and development of regional case management service coordination. She has provided expertise for the Pennsylvania Governor's Initiative on Chronic Care, RWJF Aligning Forces for Quality initiative, and the Commonwealth Fund Safety Net Medical Home initiative. Ms Schaefer directed the Self-Management Support Learning Communities for New Health Partnerships: Improving Care by Engaging Patients, an RWJF funded program at the Institute for Healthcare Improvement in Boston, MA. and co-chaired the Self-Management Workgroup for the Bureau of Primary Health Care's Health Disparities Collaboratives. She speaks frequently on helping people and systems change. Judith received her MPH from the University of Washington. She has served since 2000 as a faculty member with the Institute for Healthcare Communication, and is a T trainer for Stanford Patient Education Research Center's Chronic Disease Self-Management Program. Her publications include studies on self-management support, measurement of patient experience of care, case management, and collaborative management of chronic illness.

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MASTER CLASS: Self Management Support Skills for Outpatient, Primary and Community Care Professionals

20 March - 20 March 2012
Brisbane, QLD, Australia

Register Now


Program PDF


COURSE OBJECTIVES
1. Describe the evidence for self-management support (SMS)

2. Explain the essential elements of SMS

3. Learn a variety of tools that can be implemented to facilitate self-management support.

 

 

Delivered by 2 internationally recognised professionals 

Doriane C. Miller is the inaugural director of the Center for Community Health and Vitality at the University of Chicago Medical Center. The Center for Community Health and Vitality's mission is to improve population health outcomes for residents on the South Side of Chicago through community-engaged research, demonstration and service models. Dr Miller joined the University in January 2009. Prior to joining the University of Chicago, she served as national program director of New Health Partnerships, a demonstration project funded by The Robert Wood Johnson Foundation and the California Health Care Foundation on collaborative self-management support. Dr. Miller is also a faculty member of the Institute for Healthcare Improvement in Cambridge, MA. Dr Miller also brings over 20 years of experience as a community-based primary care provider who has worked with under-served, minority populations with a special interest in behavioral health.

 

 

Judith Schaefer, MPH is a senior research associate with MacColl Institute for Healthcare Innovation, and Improving Chronic Illness Care, a Robert Wood Johnson funded program to promote health system change for people with chronic illness located at the Group Health Research Institute in Seattle, Washington. Ms. Schaefer is experienced in ambulatory care team practice improvement. She provides technical assistance to practice teams implementing the Patient Centered Medical Home, initiatives that engage patients and families and community partnerships in expanding the reach of primary care, on consumer engagement in quality improvement and development of regional case management service coordination. She has provided expertise for the Pennsylvania Governor's Initiative on Chronic Care, RWJF Aligning Forces for Quality initiative, and the Commonwealth Fund Safety Net Medical Home initiative. Ms Schaefer directed the Self-Management Support Learning Communities for New Health Partnerships: Improving Care by Engaging Patients, an RWJF funded program at the Institute for Healthcare Improvement in Boston, MA. and co-chaired the Self-Management Workgroup for the Bureau of Primary Health Care's Health Disparities Collaboratives. She speaks frequently on helping people and systems change. Judith received her MPH from the University of Washington. She has served since 2000 as a faculty member with the Institute for Healthcare Communication, and is a T trainer for Stanford Patient Education Research Center's Chronic Disease Self-Management Program. Her publications include studies on self-management support, measurement of patient experience of care, case management, and collaborative management of chronic illness.

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MASTER CLASS: Self Management Support Skills for Outpatient, Primary and Community Care Professionals

22 March - 22 March 2012
Auckland, ACT, New Zealand

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COURSE OBJECTIVES
1. Describe the evidence for self-management support (SMS)

2. Explain the essential elements of SMS

3. Learn a variety of tools that can be implemented to facilitate self-management support.

 

 

Delivered by 2 internationally recognised professionals 

Doriane C. Miller is the inaugural director of the Center for Community Health and Vitality at the University of Chicago Medical Center. The Center for Community Health and Vitality's mission is to improve population health outcomes for residents on the South Side of Chicago through community-engaged research, demonstration and service models. Dr Miller joined the University in January 2009. Prior to joining the University of Chicago, she served as national program director of New Health Partnerships, a demonstration project funded by The Robert Wood Johnson Foundation and the California Health Care Foundation on collaborative self-management support. Dr. Miller is also a faculty member of the Institute for Healthcare Improvement in Cambridge, MA. Dr Miller also brings over 20 years of experience as a community-based primary care provider who has worked with under-served, minority populations with a special interest in behavioral health.

 

 

Judith Schaefer, MPH is a senior research associate with MacColl Institute for Healthcare Innovation, and Improving Chronic Illness Care, a Robert Wood Johnson funded program to promote health system change for people with chronic illness located at the Group Health Research Institute in Seattle, Washington. Ms. Schaefer is experienced in ambulatory care team practice improvement. She provides technical assistance to practice teams implementing the Patient Centered Medical Home, initiatives that engage patients and families and community partnerships in expanding the reach of primary care, on consumer engagement in quality improvement and development of regional case management service coordination. She has provided expertise for the Pennsylvania Governor's Initiative on Chronic Care, RWJF Aligning Forces for Quality initiative, and the Commonwealth Fund Safety Net Medical Home initiative. Ms Schaefer directed the Self-Management Support Learning Communities for New Health Partnerships: Improving Care by Engaging Patients, an RWJF funded program at the Institute for Healthcare Improvement in Boston, MA. and co-chaired the Self-Management Workgroup for the Bureau of Primary Health Care's Health Disparities Collaboratives. She speaks frequently on helping people and systems change. Judith received her MPH from the University of Washington. She has served since 2000 as a faculty member with the Institute for Healthcare Communication, and is a T trainer for Stanford Patient Education Research Center's Chronic Disease Self-Management Program. Her publications include studies on self-management support, measurement of patient experience of care, case management, and collaborative management of chronic illness.

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Master Class - National VTE Prevention Programme in England in implementing Local and Regional approaches to VTE Prevention

26 March - 5 April 2012
Any city, ACT, Australia

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Each full day Master Class will be practically focused on the experiences of the National VTE Prevention Programme in England in implementing Local and Regional approaches to VTE Prevention.

The Master Class will provide an opportunity for participants to gain a first-hand insight into the strategy, achievements and challenges from an expert team that includes:

Roopen Arya, Senior Medical Advisor to the National VTE Prevention Programme (England), Director of the National VTE Exemplar Centres Network and Director of the King's Thrombosis Centre in London

Tim Brown, Health Policy Advisor to the National Clinical Director for VTE (England)

Lynda Bonner, Consultant Nurse in Thrombosis and Anticoagulation, at Kings College Hospital in London

The team also encourages hosting organizations to actively participate in the Master Class by nominating one or more suitably qualified representatives to contribute as a speaker bringing a more localised perspective.

A more detailed outline of the proposed Master Class is attached.

Ideally, the Master Class will be held within your organisation with catering and AV provided by you to maximise participation and cost effectiveness. For SA and WA, Master Classes could be held in the week prior to the seminar and in the week after for the eastern sea board and Tasmania. However, there is some flexibility around the arrangements.

Contact us at info@changechampions.com.au for more information and a quote.

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Improving Patient Safety Preventing and Managing Venous Thromboembolism

29 March - 30 March 2012
South Wharf, VIC, Australia

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This practical seminar aims to showcase successful national, statewide and localized quality improvement initiatives for the prevention and management of VTE that have resulted in risk reduction and impacted on quality, safety and productivity.

Confirmed Invited Speakers

Dr Roopen Arya, Senior Medical Advisor to the National VTE Prevention Programme (England), Director of the National VTE Exemplar Centres Network, Director of the King's Thrombosis Centre, London, UK 

Dr Harry Gibbs, The Alfred Hospital, VIC

Prof Cliff Hughes, Chief Executive, Clinical Excellence Commission, NSW Ministry of Health

Dr Dorothy A Jones, Executive Director, Performance Activity & Quality Division, Department of Health WA

Prof Donald MacLellan, Statewide Program Director of Surgery, Health Service Performance Improvement Branch, NSW Ministry of Health

Dr Rhys Morris, Senior Physicist, Department of Medical Physics and Clinical Engineering, University Hospital of Wales, Cardiff, Wales, UK - dinner speaker

Prof Alex Gallus, Consultant Haematologist, Site Clinical Director, Flinders Medical Centre, SA

Nominated Speaker by Australian Commission on Safety and Quality in Health Care

Dr Art Tucker, Principal Clinical Scientist & Senior Lecturer, Barts & The London NHS Trust, UK

 

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What Makes A Good Boss Survey

1 April - 31 December 2012
Sydney, NSW, Australia

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Change Champions are gathering information about what qualities, attitudes and behaviours are needed to be a good boss.

 

We invite you to please complete our survey - it'll take no more than 5 minutes found at the link below. 

 

Many thanks for taking the time to complete this short survey where we are trying to ascertain your views about what qualities, attitudes and behaviours are needed to be a good boss.  We really value your honest feedback about your experience in reporting to a boss and/or being a boss who manages one or more people.  Your response will remain strictly confidential.

 

We are planning to use the collated feedback of all the responses as a background for a how to book for people who manage staff.  To this end, we are keen to hear about your actual experiences.  Please do not name your boss.  

  

 

 http://www.surveymonkey.com/s/XLSKZFG 

 

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Master Class: The Challenge of Longer Term Alcohol Abuse in Older Adults

1 April - 31 December 2012
Any city, ACT, Australia

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Join Alice Rota-Bartelink in a Master Class that addresses a particularly difficult problem

Mainstream aged care services are well designed to meet the physical care or basic functional needs of clients but often can not provide the structure to successfully manage neurobehaviourial disability expressed as challenging behaviour arising from long-term alcohol abuse. 

Master Class Aim: 

To facilitate the transfer of skills and knowledge gained through evaluative research into the provision of appropriate support to clients living with alcohol related brain injury (ARBI).

To deliver education on the effects of long-term alcohol abuse on an older person and advise on strategies to assist service providers with managing behaviours of concern among older clients living in with an ARBI. 

Download the PDF flyer for more information

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Handy Hints for the Novice Conference Presenter Sydney

3 May - 3 May 2012
Sydney, NSW, Australia

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 In this half day workshop, we will cover

 ·        How you Benefit from Presenting at Conferences

·         Elements of a Good Abstract

·         Creating a Great Bio

·         Learn Audience Engagement Tips from Experts

·         Preparing your Presentation

·         Managing Yourself, the Venue and the AV

·         Practice Delivering a Presentation and Answering  Questions

Bring a 5 minute presentation on a memory stick

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The Better Boss Workshop

4 May - 4 May 2012
Sydney, NSW, Australia

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Ever wondered how you rate as a boss? Who is a good boss? What qualities and skills do good bosses have? Why do team members see them as good bosses? How you could be a better boss?
Too often very competent professionals are rewarded with promotion to the high diving board of management and/or supervision without adequate orientation, training and support. Often it's assumed that because you have excelled at what you do, your transition to management and/or supervision will be effortless and seamless. And while the perks of promotion might seem enticing, the reality of a managerial role often turns out to be a touch more daunting than perhaps you had expected.
If you have been promoted into a managerial or supervisory role or have been suddenly thrust into the limelight because everyone else took one step back or your time has come, this workshop could be for you.
In this 4 hour (9-13.00)  introductory workshop, we will draw on recognised best practice management and supervision, feedback from our own Good Boss surveys (accessible from this home page - scroll down to participate) and the experiences of our international networks of change management consultants to:

  •  Assist participants to improve their knowledge and confidence in managing and/or supervising staff
  •  Better understand their role in leadership, management, responsibility and accountability
    o Personal qualities, skills and behaviours of good bosses
    o Benefits the good boss brings to the team and their organisation
    o Respecting and valuing staff
    o Motivating staff
  •  Review and discuss case studies of common dilemmas faced by bosses
  •  Learn some tips and techniques for dealing with tricky managerial situations.

Preferred Audience:
From any industry -enthusiastic emerging leaders, new managers and supervisors with no formal management training and those who are just wondering if they are really are being the best boss they can be.

What to Bring:

A positive attitude, a willingness to learn and if you have one, a case study of a difficult to manage situation...perhaps one you would like some help with.  (What is said in the room will stay in the room)

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