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Learning Objectives
(These may be subject to minor amendments.)
WEEK 1
Welcome and Introduction to the Course. Icebreaker
Learning Objectives:
On completion of this session you
will be able:
Networking - Topics
presented by the participants.
Learning Objectives:
On completion of this session you
will be able:
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to appraise experiences of
course members
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to explain more about topics
of members’ choosing, following discussion with them
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to describe in greater detail
a topic of your own choosing, following discussion with course
members.
Theory and Practice of Teambuilding
Learning Objectives:
On completion of this session you
will be able:
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to state and recognise the
core characteristics of teams
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to describe the communication
skills used in teamwork
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to explain how to create and
maintain teams
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to describe how to integrate
teams into the wider organisation.
Setting Objectives
Learning Objectives:
On completion of this session you
will be able:
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to recognise the need to plan
and set objectives
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to describe a theoretical
model of planning and how to use it
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to identify and describe the
range of situations in which planning is needed.
Members’ Course Projects
Learning Objectives:
On completion of this session you
will be able to describe
what is required from your project for the course in terms of:
Business Planning and Making a Business Case
Learning Objectives:
On completion of this session you
will be able:
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to demonstrate, by practice,
two types of preparatory analysis which should be undertaken in
the pharmacy in order to make an effective business case
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to recognise the principles
of making a business case
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to define the main steps in
making a business case
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to show, by practice, how to
make a business case.
Planning Exercise
A planning exercise provides an
opportunity to practice problem-based learning in a small group
during several sessions.
Learning Objective:
On completion of the first
session you will be able to describe a model of a secondary care
Trust and its pharmaceutical service.
On completion of the second
session you will be able to show, by practice, the application of
the objective-setting model. (See above.)
On completion of the third
session you will be able to prepare a timed presentation
On completion of final session
you will be able:
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to show, by practice, the
presentation of a group’s findings
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to deliver a timed
presentation
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to recognise and reflect upon
positive and negative points from your own team’s approach, and
the approaches of others, to the same task.
Leadership and Motivation
Learning Objectives:
On completion of this session you
will be able:
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to describe techniques used
in the management of people
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to recognise management
styles with regard to leadership and motivation
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to describe theories of
motivation at the place of work
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to describe a method for
evaluating yourself and others
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to explain and prepare action
plans.
Influencing Skills, Face-to-face, Including Negotiation
Learning Objectives:
On completion of this session you
will be able:
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to describe the use of
influencing skills as fundamental, essential tools for use by
managers on a day-to-day basis
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to chose the best approach to
a particular challenge
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to recognise the essentials
of collecting, collating and using information
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to use influencing skills
face-to-face.
An Introduction to Finance for Pharmacists
Learning Objectives:
On completion of this session you
will be able:
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to state basic financial
concepts
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to explain the application of
these concepts in the NHS
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to demonstrate basic
financial skills through practical exercises.
Preparing a Budget
Learning Objectives:
On completion of this session you
will be able:
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to describe the purpose of
budgets
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to analyse a sample NHS
budget
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to use financial skills to
prepare a budget relevant to your work place.
WEEK 2
The content of the second week of
each course is chosen by course members at the end of the first
week.
Information about learning
objectives for topics addressed in Week 2 sessions of recent courses
may be obtained from the
Course Leader.
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