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SUMMARY:Managing Challenging Staffing Situations
DESCRIPTION:Aim\nThe aim of this workshop is to equip managers with the knowledge\, skills and strategies to effectively manage some of the more common challenging staffing situations that line managers encounter. During the workshop we will consider employees who are not performing in their role; employees with high levels of short-term absence; employees who are disruptive and employees who display a negative attitude. \nWho should attend the workshop\n\nTeam leaders\, line managers and supervisors\n\nLearning outcomes\nDuring the workshop we will cover: \n\nWhy we need to manage challenging situations\nHow to give effective feedback – a model that can be applied in any situation\nHow to identify an employee not performing in their role\nHow to start an informal performance management\nprocess\, using a Performance Improvement Plan\nHow to effectively manage employees with high levels of short-term absence\nWhat you can and cannot do as an employer\nManaging employees who are disruptive and display a negative attitude\nUnderstanding motivations\nApplying a ‘firm but fair’ management style\n\nWorkshop format\nThe format will be informal and participative – everyone has an important contribution to make to the discussions. \nA typical workshop will cover: \n\nManagement theory and research input from the trainer\nLearning from our shared experiences\nSmall group work to discuss and share ideas\n\nZoom joining instructions will be sent as part of the meeting invitations unless the organisation prefers to use its own video conferencing facility.  Copies of the slides will be sent out after each workshop. \nThis workshop can also be run in-house please email info@generalpracticetraining.co.uk and we will be pleased to chat to you.
URL:https://devontraininghub.co.uk/event/managing-challenging-staffing-situations/2026-01-21
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Leadership / Management Course
ORGANIZER;CN="General Practice Training Ltd":MAILTO:info@generalpracticetrainingltd.co.uk
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260120T120000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260120T140000
DTSTAMP:20260429T021629
CREATED:20240522T161011Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260224T085936Z
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SUMMARY:HR Brief Bites 2: Managing probationary periods effectively
DESCRIPTION:Looking to manage probation periods more effectively? \nAs a line manager\, you play a key role in the success of a new employee’s probationary period. This workshop is designed to equip you with the necessary skills and knowledge to effectively manage this critical phase. You’ll learn strategies for setting clear objectives\, providing constructive feedback\, and making well-informed decisions about a new hire’s future in your team. The aim is to ensure a smooth transition for both the new employee and your existing team\, ultimately contributing to the overall success of your practice. \nThis short workshop will help you as a line manager to: \n\nSet clear expectations and objectives\nUnderstand the legal aspects of probationary periods and\nlearn how to evaluate performance effectively to make decisions about confirmation\, extension\, or termination of employment
URL:https://devontraininghub.co.uk/event/hr-brief-bites-2-managing-probationary-periods-effectively/2026-01-20
LOCATION:Online
ORGANIZER;CN="General Practice Training Ltd":MAILTO:info@generalpracticetrainingltd.co.uk
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260114T100000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260114T130000
DTSTAMP:20260429T021629
CREATED:20240205T095530Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260226T082938Z
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SUMMARY:Pain Free Appraisals
DESCRIPTION:Aim\nThe dreaded appraisal reviews are coming around again! Let’s take the fear and hard work away and make all appraisals a positive and developmental experience. \nThe aims of this workshop are therefore: \n\nTo help delegates plan for and hold a positive performance review\, ensuring performance is raised to new levels\nTo give delegates the knowledge and confidence needed to raise the performance of their underperforming staff\n\nWho should attend the workshop\n\nManagers. team leads and other staff in a supervisory role\n\nLearning outcomes\nBy the end of the workshop\, participants will have a better understanding of: \n\nThe purpose of the appraisal process\nHow to plan a good performance review\nThe skills needed to hold a positive performance review\nFeedback and coaching techniques to improve performance\n\nThey will also have practised the essential skills and techniques covered. \nWorkshop format\nThe format will be informal and participative – everyone has an important contribution to make to the discussions. \nA typical workshop will cover: \n\nManagement theory and research input from the trainer\nLearning from our shared experiences\nSmall group work to discuss and share ideas\n\nThis workshop can be run in-house. Please email info@generalpracticetraining.co.uk and we will be pleased to chat to you. \nIf working online\, all participants will need access to a laptop or PC. Zoom joining instructions will be sent as part of the meeting invitations unless the organisation prefers to use its own video conferencing facility.
URL:https://devontraininghub.co.uk/event/pain-free-appraisals/2026-01-14
LOCATION:Live Virtual Course – Zoom
CATEGORIES:Administration Courses
ORGANIZER;CN="General Practice Training Ltd":MAILTO:info@generalpracticetrainingltd.co.uk
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260113T100000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260113T160000
DTSTAMP:20260429T021629
CREATED:20240223T124337Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260226T082043Z
UID:10001572-1768298400-1768320000@devontraininghub.co.uk
SUMMARY:Managing for the First Time
DESCRIPTION:Aim:\nThis two-day course is aimed at anyone who has recently taken up their first management position. It provides a blend of theory and practice\, explores the transition into a management role\, addresses the shift in relationships for people who have been promoted from within their own teams and creates an opportunity to share experiences\, ideas\, and approaches with others in a similar position. \nWho should attend the workshop: \nAll new line managers and supervisors or experienced line managers who would like a refresher. \nLearning Outcomes:\nAt the end of the workshop\, you will have:\n– Increased their understanding the transition into management\n– Increased their understanding of their role and responsibilities as a manager\n– Increased their self-awareness\n– Explored different styles of management and be aware of their own approach\n– Understood the importance of performance management and their role in it\n– Identified the management skills needed to carry out their role effectively and had the opportunity to practice some of these skills\n– Appraised their existing management skills and have a plan for their ongoing development\n– Consider ways that the learning can be applied back at work \nWorkshop Format:\nThe format will be informal and participative – everyone has an important contribution to make to the discussions. \nA typical workshop will cover:\n– Management theory and research input from the trainer\n– Learning from our shared experiences\n– Small group work to discuss and share ideas
URL:https://devontraininghub.co.uk/event/managing-for-the-first-time/2026-01-13
LOCATION:Live Virtual Course – Zoom
CATEGORIES:Administration Courses
ORGANIZER;CN="General Practice Training Ltd":MAILTO:info@generalpracticetrainingltd.co.uk
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20251216T120000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20251216T140000
DTSTAMP:20260429T021629
CREATED:20240522T160304Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260224T090759Z
UID:10001448-1765886400-1765893600@devontraininghub.co.uk
SUMMARY:HR Brief Bites 7: Managing grievances effectively
DESCRIPTION:Ever felt uncertain about how to handle a team member’s grievance while staying legally compliant? \nLet’s be honest\, it’s never easy managing staff who are unhappy at work and if they raise a grievance then it can become even more challenging. \nThis workshop is tailored to provide you with essential insights into the legal aspects of grievance handling\, ensuring you’re always compliant and aware of the best practices. But more than that\, this workshop is about enhancing your communication and conflict resolution skills. It’s designed to help you navigate these tricky situations with confidence and empathy\, leading to a more positive work environment. \nThis short workshop will help you as a line manager to: \n\nFollow employment law best practice when managing grievances\nHave the confidence to manage a grievance\nLearn from the experts about tips and techniques to make the process as easy as possible.
URL:https://devontraininghub.co.uk/event/hr-brief-bites-7-managing-grievances-effectively/2025-12-16
LOCATION:Online
ORGANIZER;CN="General Practice Training Ltd":MAILTO:info@generalpracticetrainingltd.co.uk
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20251211T093000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20251211T130000
DTSTAMP:20260429T021629
CREATED:20240515T132757Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260226T083249Z
UID:10001473-1765445400-1765458000@devontraininghub.co.uk
SUMMARY:Giving Great Customer Care over the Phone
DESCRIPTION:Aim\nThe aim of this course is to refresh your telephone skills to ensure that you represent your organisation with professionalism. \nThe workshop helps you brush up on your telephone answering skills. If you have ever wished you could think of the right words quickly and professionally whilst on the telephone\, this course is for you. \nYou will also learn how positive language will help you to feel and sound more confident in the future. \nWho should attend the workshop\nAll staff \nLearning outcomes\nBy the end of the workshop participants will know more about: \n\nHow to create a professional impression on the phone\nBeing clear and concise and getting the message across\nTaking control of the call\, and taking responsibility
URL:https://devontraininghub.co.uk/event/giving-great-customer-care-over-the-phone/2025-12-11
LOCATION:Online
ORGANIZER;CN="General Practice Training Ltd":MAILTO:info@generalpracticetrainingltd.co.uk
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20251210T120000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20251210T140000
DTSTAMP:20260429T021629
CREATED:20240522T155622Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260224T091102Z
UID:10001460-1765368000-1765375200@devontraininghub.co.uk
SUMMARY:HR Brief Bites 4: Managing underperforming staff: from informal steps to dismissal
DESCRIPTION:Frustrated by underperforming team members and unsure how to turn it around effectively? \nIn this workshop\, we address the crucial skill of effectively handling underperformance in the workplace. This concise yet comprehensive session is tailored for line managers\, covering essential strategies from initiating informal discussions to understanding the formalities of the dismissal process. We focus on providing practical tools and legal insights to help you confidently support staff improvement and make informed decisions when you need to progress to a formal process. \nThis short workshop will help you as a line manager to: \n\nKnow how to initiate informal discussions with staff\nUnderstand the legal framework you must follow\nLearn from the experts about tips and techniques to make the process as easy as possible.
URL:https://devontraininghub.co.uk/event/hr-brief-bites-4-managing-underperforming-staff-from-informal-steps-to-dismissal/2025-12-10
LOCATION:Online
ORGANIZER;CN="General Practice Training Ltd":MAILTO:info@generalpracticetrainingltd.co.uk
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20251209T100000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20251209T160000
DTSTAMP:20260429T021629
CREATED:20240223T155124Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260226T081638Z
UID:10001463-1765274400-1765296000@devontraininghub.co.uk
SUMMARY:HR Skills for Line Managers
DESCRIPTION:Aim\nAll managers should have a good level of understanding of the HR skills needed for managing the employee journey and ensuring employee engagement. This course aims to equip managers with essential HR knowledge and skills. \nWho should attend the workshop:\nManagers\, team leads and staff in a supervisory role\, clinical and non-clinical. \nLearning outcomes\nAt the end of the workshop\, managers will have a solid understanding of: \n– Recruitment – the whole process from attraction\, advertising\, interviewing\, onboarding\, induction\, probation and retention. Including inclusivity and diversity.\n– Managing poor performers – including disciplinary and capability\n– Managing sickness absence\n– Engagement and talent management for a more productive workforce\n– Learning and development – how crucial it is for your workforce and organisation’s future. \nWorkshop format\nThis 1-day workshop will be a balance of tutor input\, group work and discussion. \nThe format will be informal and participative – everyone has an important contribution to make to the discussions.
URL:https://devontraininghub.co.uk/event/hr-skills-for-line-managers/2025-12-09
LOCATION:Live Virtual Course – Zoom
ORGANIZER;CN="General Practice Training Ltd":MAILTO:info@generalpracticetrainingltd.co.uk
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20251204T100000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20251204T160000
DTSTAMP:20260429T021629
CREATED:20240223T125858Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260226T082323Z
UID:10001455-1764842400-1764864000@devontraininghub.co.uk
SUMMARY:Becoming a Leader
DESCRIPTION:Aim:\nThis workshop will empower you with a solid understanding and practical application of\nthree fundamental aspects of leadership: Personal\, Team\, and Task Leadership. Through\ninteractive sessions\, you will learn to enhance your self-awareness\, develop positive\nleadership approaches\, and implement effective strategies to inspire and lead your team\nwhile continuously improving task management. Our focus on soliciting feedback\, lifelong\nlearning\, inclusivity\, and problem-solving will guide you towards becoming an exemplary\nleader who can adeptly navigate the complex landscape of healthcare. \nAt the end of this course delegates will be able to:\n– Clearly define the core requirements of Personal\, Team and Task Leadership\n– Increase their self-awareness and develop a positive approach to leadership\n– Utilise clear methods of getting the best out of their team and those around them\n– Implement working practices that will assist them in becoming a great leader \nWho should attend the workshop:\nThis workshop is particularly suited to participants who want to enhance or develop their\nleadership skills. It will suit people that are relatively new to leadership or are in need of a\nfresh perspective for their leadership role. \nLearning Outcomes:\nAt the end of the workshop\, you will have:\n– Increased their understanding the transition into management\n– Increased their understanding of their role and responsibilities as a manager\n– Increased their self-awareness\n– Explored different styles of management and be aware of their own approach\n– Understood the importance of performance management and their role in it\n– Identified the management skills needed to carry out their role effectively and had the opportunity to practice some of these skills\n– Appraised their existing management skills and have a plan for their ongoing development\n– Consider ways that the learning can be applied back at work \nWorkshop Format:\nThe format will be informal and participative – everyone has an important contribution to make to the discussions. \nA typical workshop will cover:\n– Management theory and research input from the trainer\n– Learning from our shared experiences\n– Small group work to discuss and share ideas
URL:https://devontraininghub.co.uk/event/becoming-a-leader/2025-12-04
LOCATION:Live Virtual Course – Zoom
CATEGORIES:Administration Courses
ORGANIZER;CN="General Practice Training Ltd":MAILTO:info@generalpracticetrainingltd.co.uk
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20251202T120000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20251202T140000
DTSTAMP:20260429T021629
CREATED:20240522T160815Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260224T090508Z
UID:10001469-1764676800-1764684000@devontraininghub.co.uk
SUMMARY:HR Brief Bites 1: Having courageous (difficult) conversations with your staff
DESCRIPTION:Do you find yourself hesitating to address challenging issues with your team? Want to learn how to confidently and effectively handle difficult conversations as a line manager? \nDifficult conversations with employees are part and parcel of your role as a line manager. However\, it’s not always easy to know what to say and how to say it. As a result we often avoid having these conversations – which is never the best outcome. \nThis short workshop will help you as a line manager to: \n\nFollow good practice when conducting difficult conversations\nHave the confidence to tackle difficult issues\nMake sure the conversation is a success\, through preparation\, effectively managing the conversation and following up
URL:https://devontraininghub.co.uk/event/hr-brief-bites-1-having-courageous-difficult-conversations-with-your-staff/2025-12-02
LOCATION:Online
ORGANIZER;CN="General Practice Training Ltd":MAILTO:info@generalpracticetrainingltd.co.uk
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20251202T093000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20251202T130000
DTSTAMP:20260429T021629
CREATED:20240223T125240Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260226T083554Z
UID:10001294-1764667800-1764680400@devontraininghub.co.uk
SUMMARY:Patients behaving badly – how to manage them effectively
DESCRIPTION:Aim:\nEver replayed that conversation and wished you had handled it better? This workshop will look at practical techniques to help you achieve successful and positive outcomes with those difficult people and/or situations. Techniques learned are immediately applicable to your workplace. \nThis course shows participants how to achieve the win-win situation with their most challenging patients. \nWho should attend the workshop:\nAll non-clinical staff \nLearning outcomes:\nBy the end of the workshop participants will: \n– Understand why people may be difficult\n– Be able to recognise and diffuse a situation before it starts\n– Know how to choose when to be assertive\n– Have more confidence when dealing with difficult people\n– Have discussed situations you may face and how to deal with them in the future\n– Have practised behaviours language to be used\n– Know when to deal with the situation yourself\n– Know when to pass the difficult situation on \nWorkshop format:\nThe format will be informal and participative – everyone has an important contribution to make to the discussions. \nA typical workshop will cover: \n– Management theory and research input from the trainer\n– Learning from our shared experiences\n– Small group work to discuss and share ideas
URL:https://devontraininghub.co.uk/event/patients-behaving-badly-how-to-manage-them-effectively/2025-12-02
LOCATION:Live Virtual Course – Zoom
CATEGORIES:Administration Courses
ORGANIZER;CN="General Practice Training Ltd":MAILTO:info@generalpracticetrainingltd.co.uk
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20251120T120000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20251120T140000
DTSTAMP:20260429T021629
CREATED:20240522T161011Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260224T085936Z
UID:10001465-1763640000-1763647200@devontraininghub.co.uk
SUMMARY:HR Brief Bites 2: Managing probationary periods effectively
DESCRIPTION:Looking to manage probation periods more effectively? \nAs a line manager\, you play a key role in the success of a new employee’s probationary period. This workshop is designed to equip you with the necessary skills and knowledge to effectively manage this critical phase. You’ll learn strategies for setting clear objectives\, providing constructive feedback\, and making well-informed decisions about a new hire’s future in your team. The aim is to ensure a smooth transition for both the new employee and your existing team\, ultimately contributing to the overall success of your practice. \nThis short workshop will help you as a line manager to: \n\nSet clear expectations and objectives\nUnderstand the legal aspects of probationary periods and\nlearn how to evaluate performance effectively to make decisions about confirmation\, extension\, or termination of employment
URL:https://devontraininghub.co.uk/event/hr-brief-bites-2-managing-probationary-periods-effectively/2025-11-20
LOCATION:Online
ORGANIZER;CN="General Practice Training Ltd":MAILTO:info@generalpracticetrainingltd.co.uk
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20251119T120000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20251119T140000
DTSTAMP:20260429T021629
CREATED:20240522T154536Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260224T090243Z
UID:10001450-1763553600-1763560800@devontraininghub.co.uk
SUMMARY:HR Brief Bites 3: Understanding\, managing and calculating annual leave entitlements
DESCRIPTION:Want to accurately calculate annual leave for different types of staff\, including part-time and casual workers? \nIn this workshop we delve into the intricacies of managing annual leave within the framework of employment law. This workshop is an invaluable opportunity for you to gain the expertise needed to manage these aspects confidently and effectively\, ensuring compliance and fairness in your team. \nThis short workshop will help you as a line manager to: \n-Understand employment law that relates to annual leave\n-Know how annual leave entitlement relates to other leave such as sickness and maternity leave\n-Calculate annual leave for part-time\, part year and casual staff\n-Calculate bank holiday entitlements
URL:https://devontraininghub.co.uk/event/hr-brief-bites-3-understanding-managing-and-calculating-annual-leave-entitlements/2025-11-19
LOCATION:Online
ORGANIZER;CN="General Practice Training Ltd":MAILTO:info@generalpracticetrainingltd.co.uk
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20251118T080000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20251118T170000
DTSTAMP:20260429T021629
CREATED:20240522T160112Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260224T091349Z
UID:10001571-1763452800-1763485200@devontraininghub.co.uk
SUMMARY:HR Brief Bites 6: Managing employees with mental health concerns
DESCRIPTION:Do you know how to recognize and appropriately respond to signs of mental health struggles in your team\, balancing empathy with professional obligations?” \nOne in four people in the UK will experience a mental health condition this year according to Mind. Given these statistics it is very likely that you\, as a line manager will\, at some point\, manage an individual with a mental health condition in your team and it is essential that you are able to support them. \nThis short workshop will help you as a line manager to: \n\nUnderstand what mental health is\nBe aware of the employment law around mental health and when it might be appropriate to seek external support\n\nKnow what to do when dealing with an employee who may be struggling with poor mental health
URL:https://devontraininghub.co.uk/event/hr-brief-bites-6-managing-employees-with-mental-health-concerns/2025-11-18
LOCATION:Online
ORGANIZER;CN="General Practice Training Ltd":MAILTO:info@generalpracticetrainingltd.co.uk
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20251112T100000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20251112T130000
DTSTAMP:20260429T021629
CREATED:20241216T120836Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260226T083706Z
UID:10001446-1762941600-1762952400@devontraininghub.co.uk
SUMMARY:Managing Challenging Staffing Situations
DESCRIPTION:Aim\nThe aim of this workshop is to equip managers with the knowledge\, skills and strategies to effectively manage some of the more common challenging staffing situations that line managers encounter. During the workshop we will consider employees who are not performing in their role; employees with high levels of short-term absence; employees who are disruptive and employees who display a negative attitude. \nWho should attend the workshop\n\nTeam leaders\, line managers and supervisors\n\nLearning outcomes\nDuring the workshop we will cover: \n\nWhy we need to manage challenging situations\nHow to give effective feedback – a model that can be applied in any situation\nHow to identify an employee not performing in their role\nHow to start an informal performance management\nprocess\, using a Performance Improvement Plan\nHow to effectively manage employees with high levels of short-term absence\nWhat you can and cannot do as an employer\nManaging employees who are disruptive and display a negative attitude\nUnderstanding motivations\nApplying a ‘firm but fair’ management style\n\nWorkshop format\nThe format will be informal and participative – everyone has an important contribution to make to the discussions. \nA typical workshop will cover: \n\nManagement theory and research input from the trainer\nLearning from our shared experiences\nSmall group work to discuss and share ideas\n\nZoom joining instructions will be sent as part of the meeting invitations unless the organisation prefers to use its own video conferencing facility.  Copies of the slides will be sent out after each workshop. \nThis workshop can also be run in-house please email info@generalpracticetraining.co.uk and we will be pleased to chat to you.
URL:https://devontraininghub.co.uk/event/managing-challenging-staffing-situations/2025-11-12
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Leadership / Management Course
ORGANIZER;CN="General Practice Training Ltd":MAILTO:info@generalpracticetrainingltd.co.uk
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20251106T100000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20251106T130000
DTSTAMP:20260429T021629
CREATED:20240205T095530Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260226T082938Z
UID:10001458-1762423200-1762434000@devontraininghub.co.uk
SUMMARY:Pain Free Appraisals
DESCRIPTION:Aim\nThe dreaded appraisal reviews are coming around again! Let’s take the fear and hard work away and make all appraisals a positive and developmental experience. \nThe aims of this workshop are therefore: \n\nTo help delegates plan for and hold a positive performance review\, ensuring performance is raised to new levels\nTo give delegates the knowledge and confidence needed to raise the performance of their underperforming staff\n\nWho should attend the workshop\n\nManagers. team leads and other staff in a supervisory role\n\nLearning outcomes\nBy the end of the workshop\, participants will have a better understanding of: \n\nThe purpose of the appraisal process\nHow to plan a good performance review\nThe skills needed to hold a positive performance review\nFeedback and coaching techniques to improve performance\n\nThey will also have practised the essential skills and techniques covered. \nWorkshop format\nThe format will be informal and participative – everyone has an important contribution to make to the discussions. \nA typical workshop will cover: \n\nManagement theory and research input from the trainer\nLearning from our shared experiences\nSmall group work to discuss and share ideas\n\nThis workshop can be run in-house. Please email info@generalpracticetraining.co.uk and we will be pleased to chat to you. \nIf working online\, all participants will need access to a laptop or PC. Zoom joining instructions will be sent as part of the meeting invitations unless the organisation prefers to use its own video conferencing facility.
URL:https://devontraininghub.co.uk/event/pain-free-appraisals/2025-11-06
LOCATION:Live Virtual Course – Zoom
CATEGORIES:Administration Courses
ORGANIZER;CN="General Practice Training Ltd":MAILTO:info@generalpracticetrainingltd.co.uk
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20251104T100000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20251105T160000
DTSTAMP:20260429T021629
CREATED:20240223T124337Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260226T082043Z
UID:10001452-1762250400-1762358400@devontraininghub.co.uk
SUMMARY:Managing for the First Time
DESCRIPTION:Aim:\nThis two-day course is aimed at anyone who has recently taken up their first management position. It provides a blend of theory and practice\, explores the transition into a management role\, addresses the shift in relationships for people who have been promoted from within their own teams and creates an opportunity to share experiences\, ideas\, and approaches with others in a similar position. \nWho should attend the workshop: \nAll new line managers and supervisors or experienced line managers who would like a refresher. \nLearning Outcomes:\nAt the end of the workshop\, you will have:\n– Increased their understanding the transition into management\n– Increased their understanding of their role and responsibilities as a manager\n– Increased their self-awareness\n– Explored different styles of management and be aware of their own approach\n– Understood the importance of performance management and their role in it\n– Identified the management skills needed to carry out their role effectively and had the opportunity to practice some of these skills\n– Appraised their existing management skills and have a plan for their ongoing development\n– Consider ways that the learning can be applied back at work \nWorkshop Format:\nThe format will be informal and participative – everyone has an important contribution to make to the discussions. \nA typical workshop will cover:\n– Management theory and research input from the trainer\n– Learning from our shared experiences\n– Small group work to discuss and share ideas
URL:https://devontraininghub.co.uk/event/managing-for-the-first-time/2025-11-04
LOCATION:Live Virtual Course – Zoom
CATEGORIES:Administration Courses
ORGANIZER;CN="General Practice Training Ltd":MAILTO:info@generalpracticetrainingltd.co.uk
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20251016T100000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20251016T130000
DTSTAMP:20260429T021629
CREATED:20241216T121036Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250819T093801Z
UID:10001570-1760608800-1760619600@devontraininghub.co.uk
SUMMARY:Influencing Senior Managers & Colleagues to help you achieve
DESCRIPTION:Influencing upwards can be tricky because of the power differences and authority in the organisation. Senior leaders might have their own views and priorities\, which can be hard to align with your ideas. Plus\, getting access to them isn’t always easy\, making it tough to communicate and build relationships effectively. \nIn this workshop\, we’ll explore strategies to effectively communicate and influence those in higher positions within your practice. By the end of the workshop\, you’ll have practical techniques to enhance your impact and foster stronger professional relationships with senior leaders. \nWho should attend the workshop\n\nAnyone who would like to develop their influencing skills at work\nManagers who need to influence others over whom they have no authority\nManagers and team leaders who would like to build influence in their team\nAnyone who needs to build influencing skills for leading without authority\n\nLearning outcomes\nAt the end of the workshop Managers will have a solid understanding of: \nIdentifying What Influence Means \n\nInfluence definition\nDifference between influence and persuasion\nBarriers to influence\n\nThe Foundations of Influence \n\nThe skills of influential people\nTypes of power that affect influence\n\nInfluencing Strategies and Techniques \n\nEmpathy and understanding\nLikeability\nFinding out what other people want or need\nShowing interest and appreciation\nAllyship and commonalities with others\nOpenness\nListening\nCreating an action plan to develop your influencing skills\n\nWorkshop format\nThe format will be informal and participative – everyone has an important contribution to make to the discussions. \nA typical workshop will cover: \n\nManagement theory and research input from the trainer\nLearning from our shared experiences\nSmall group work to discuss and share ideas\n\nZoom joining instructions will be sent as part of the meeting invitations unless the organisation prefers to use its own video conferencing facility.  Copies of the slides will be sent out after each workshop. \nThis workshop can also be run in-house please email info@generalpracticetraining.co.uk and we will be pleased to chat to you.
URL:https://devontraininghub.co.uk/event/influencing-senior-managers-colleagues-to-help-you-achieve/2025-10-16
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Leadership / Management Course
ORGANIZER;CN="General Practice Training Ltd":MAILTO:info@generalpracticetrainingltd.co.uk
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20251014T120000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20251014T140000
DTSTAMP:20260429T021629
CREATED:20240522T160304Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260224T090759Z
UID:10001447-1760443200-1760450400@devontraininghub.co.uk
SUMMARY:HR Brief Bites 7: Managing grievances effectively
DESCRIPTION:Ever felt uncertain about how to handle a team member’s grievance while staying legally compliant? \nLet’s be honest\, it’s never easy managing staff who are unhappy at work and if they raise a grievance then it can become even more challenging. \nThis workshop is tailored to provide you with essential insights into the legal aspects of grievance handling\, ensuring you’re always compliant and aware of the best practices. But more than that\, this workshop is about enhancing your communication and conflict resolution skills. It’s designed to help you navigate these tricky situations with confidence and empathy\, leading to a more positive work environment. \nThis short workshop will help you as a line manager to: \n\nFollow employment law best practice when managing grievances\nHave the confidence to manage a grievance\nLearn from the experts about tips and techniques to make the process as easy as possible.
URL:https://devontraininghub.co.uk/event/hr-brief-bites-7-managing-grievances-effectively/2025-10-14
LOCATION:Online
ORGANIZER;CN="General Practice Training Ltd":MAILTO:info@generalpracticetrainingltd.co.uk
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20251009T100000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20251009T140000
DTSTAMP:20260429T021629
CREATED:20240522T155904Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260224T091557Z
UID:10001466-1760004000-1760018400@devontraininghub.co.uk
SUMMARY:HR Brief Bites 5: Managing absence: from informal steps to dismissal
DESCRIPTION:Do you feel equipped and confident to manage workplace absence? \nThis is a practical session that gives participants the confidence to deal with absence management; helping reduce absence in the workplace and increase productivity.  It delivers practical advice and guidance on managing short- and long-term absence through to medical capability\, dismissal and the law. \nThis short workshop will help you as a line manager to: \n\nKnow the legal and contractual issues around absence management\nHave the confidence to tackle short- and long-term sickness absence\nKnow how to have effective absence management conversations
URL:https://devontraininghub.co.uk/event/hr-brief-bites-5-managing-absence-from-informal-steps-to-dismissal/2025-10-09
LOCATION:Online
ORGANIZER;CN="General Practice Training Ltd":MAILTO:info@generalpracticetrainingltd.co.uk
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20251009T093000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20251009T130000
DTSTAMP:20260429T021630
CREATED:20240223T125240Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260226T083554Z
UID:10001293-1760002200-1760014800@devontraininghub.co.uk
SUMMARY:Patients behaving badly – how to manage them effectively
DESCRIPTION:Aim:\nEver replayed that conversation and wished you had handled it better? This workshop will look at practical techniques to help you achieve successful and positive outcomes with those difficult people and/or situations. Techniques learned are immediately applicable to your workplace. \nThis course shows participants how to achieve the win-win situation with their most challenging patients. \nWho should attend the workshop:\nAll non-clinical staff \nLearning outcomes:\nBy the end of the workshop participants will: \n– Understand why people may be difficult\n– Be able to recognise and diffuse a situation before it starts\n– Know how to choose when to be assertive\n– Have more confidence when dealing with difficult people\n– Have discussed situations you may face and how to deal with them in the future\n– Have practised behaviours language to be used\n– Know when to deal with the situation yourself\n– Know when to pass the difficult situation on \nWorkshop format:\nThe format will be informal and participative – everyone has an important contribution to make to the discussions. \nA typical workshop will cover: \n– Management theory and research input from the trainer\n– Learning from our shared experiences\n– Small group work to discuss and share ideas
URL:https://devontraininghub.co.uk/event/patients-behaving-badly-how-to-manage-them-effectively/2025-10-09
LOCATION:Live Virtual Course – Zoom
CATEGORIES:Administration Courses
ORGANIZER;CN="General Practice Training Ltd":MAILTO:info@generalpracticetrainingltd.co.uk
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20251008T120000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20251008T140000
DTSTAMP:20260429T021630
CREATED:20240522T160815Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260224T090508Z
UID:10001468-1759924800-1759932000@devontraininghub.co.uk
SUMMARY:HR Brief Bites 1: Having courageous (difficult) conversations with your staff
DESCRIPTION:Do you find yourself hesitating to address challenging issues with your team? Want to learn how to confidently and effectively handle difficult conversations as a line manager? \nDifficult conversations with employees are part and parcel of your role as a line manager. However\, it’s not always easy to know what to say and how to say it. As a result we often avoid having these conversations – which is never the best outcome. \nThis short workshop will help you as a line manager to: \n\nFollow good practice when conducting difficult conversations\nHave the confidence to tackle difficult issues\nMake sure the conversation is a success\, through preparation\, effectively managing the conversation and following up
URL:https://devontraininghub.co.uk/event/hr-brief-bites-1-having-courageous-difficult-conversations-with-your-staff/2025-10-08
LOCATION:Online
ORGANIZER;CN="General Practice Training Ltd":MAILTO:info@generalpracticetrainingltd.co.uk
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20251007T100000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20251007T160000
DTSTAMP:20260429T021630
CREATED:20240223T125858Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260226T082323Z
UID:10001454-1759831200-1759852800@devontraininghub.co.uk
SUMMARY:Becoming a Leader
DESCRIPTION:Aim:\nThis workshop will empower you with a solid understanding and practical application of\nthree fundamental aspects of leadership: Personal\, Team\, and Task Leadership. Through\ninteractive sessions\, you will learn to enhance your self-awareness\, develop positive\nleadership approaches\, and implement effective strategies to inspire and lead your team\nwhile continuously improving task management. Our focus on soliciting feedback\, lifelong\nlearning\, inclusivity\, and problem-solving will guide you towards becoming an exemplary\nleader who can adeptly navigate the complex landscape of healthcare. \nAt the end of this course delegates will be able to:\n– Clearly define the core requirements of Personal\, Team and Task Leadership\n– Increase their self-awareness and develop a positive approach to leadership\n– Utilise clear methods of getting the best out of their team and those around them\n– Implement working practices that will assist them in becoming a great leader \nWho should attend the workshop:\nThis workshop is particularly suited to participants who want to enhance or develop their\nleadership skills. It will suit people that are relatively new to leadership or are in need of a\nfresh perspective for their leadership role. \nLearning Outcomes:\nAt the end of the workshop\, you will have:\n– Increased their understanding the transition into management\n– Increased their understanding of their role and responsibilities as a manager\n– Increased their self-awareness\n– Explored different styles of management and be aware of their own approach\n– Understood the importance of performance management and their role in it\n– Identified the management skills needed to carry out their role effectively and had the opportunity to practice some of these skills\n– Appraised their existing management skills and have a plan for their ongoing development\n– Consider ways that the learning can be applied back at work \nWorkshop Format:\nThe format will be informal and participative – everyone has an important contribution to make to the discussions. \nA typical workshop will cover:\n– Management theory and research input from the trainer\n– Learning from our shared experiences\n– Small group work to discuss and share ideas
URL:https://devontraininghub.co.uk/event/becoming-a-leader/2025-10-07
LOCATION:Live Virtual Course – Zoom
CATEGORIES:Administration Courses
ORGANIZER;CN="General Practice Training Ltd":MAILTO:info@generalpracticetrainingltd.co.uk
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250930T093000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250930T130000
DTSTAMP:20260429T021630
CREATED:20240515T132757Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260226T083249Z
UID:10001472-1759224600-1759237200@devontraininghub.co.uk
SUMMARY:Giving Great Customer Care over the Phone
DESCRIPTION:Aim\nThe aim of this course is to refresh your telephone skills to ensure that you represent your organisation with professionalism. \nThe workshop helps you brush up on your telephone answering skills. If you have ever wished you could think of the right words quickly and professionally whilst on the telephone\, this course is for you. \nYou will also learn how positive language will help you to feel and sound more confident in the future. \nWho should attend the workshop\nAll staff \nLearning outcomes\nBy the end of the workshop participants will know more about: \n\nHow to create a professional impression on the phone\nBeing clear and concise and getting the message across\nTaking control of the call\, and taking responsibility
URL:https://devontraininghub.co.uk/event/giving-great-customer-care-over-the-phone/2025-09-30
LOCATION:Online
ORGANIZER;CN="General Practice Training Ltd":MAILTO:info@generalpracticetrainingltd.co.uk
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250925T100000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250925T160000
DTSTAMP:20260429T021630
CREATED:20250819T093354Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250819T093458Z
UID:10001569-1758794400-1758816000@devontraininghub.co.uk
SUMMARY:Recruit with confidence: practical recruitment skills for managers in General Practice
DESCRIPTION:Recruitment is one of the most important – and time-consuming – responsibilities for managers in general practice. Get it right\, and you build a stronger\, more capable team. Get it wrong\, and you risk wasted time\, costs\, and disruption. \nThis practical\, two-part course is designed specifically for those managing recruitment in GP surgeries and primary care settings. Whether you’re new to hiring or want to refresh and sharpen your skills\, this training will give you the confidence\, tools\, and legal knowledge to lead recruitment effectively. \nWho should attend the workshop\n\nPractice managers\nAnyone with recruitment responsibility\n\nLearning outcomes\nSession 1  (3 hours) \n\nPurpose of recruitment and the recruiter’s role\nWriting an effective job description and person specification\nCreating a strong job advert and advertising the role – where\, how?\nShortlisting candidates for interview – methods\, documents\, who should be involved.\nThe Equality Act 2010\, discrimination\, and unconscious bias in recruitment\nUsing psychometric tests and in tray exercises in recruitment\nWriting great interview questions\n\nHomework: reading CVs of mock candidates and formulating questions based on a mock job description (some of this will be covered above i.e. same job description) \nSession 2 (3 hours) \n\nDiscussion on homework\, how they found it\, what problems they had\, any questions.\nInterviewing managers or panels – who and what roles they might play.\nExercise: preparation required for an interview\nExercise: Two x 15 minute role play interviews with mock candidates\nMaking a conditional job offer and why the wording is important\nInforming unsuccessful applicants and providing feedback
URL:https://devontraininghub.co.uk/event/recruit-with-confidence-practical-recruitment-skills-for-managers-in-general-practice
LOCATION:Online
ORGANIZER;CN="General Practice Training Ltd":MAILTO:info@generalpracticetrainingltd.co.uk
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250924T100000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250924T140000
DTSTAMP:20260429T021630
CREATED:20240522T154536Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260224T090243Z
UID:10001449-1758708000-1758722400@devontraininghub.co.uk
SUMMARY:HR Brief Bites 3: Understanding\, managing and calculating annual leave entitlements
DESCRIPTION:Want to accurately calculate annual leave for different types of staff\, including part-time and casual workers? \nIn this workshop we delve into the intricacies of managing annual leave within the framework of employment law. This workshop is an invaluable opportunity for you to gain the expertise needed to manage these aspects confidently and effectively\, ensuring compliance and fairness in your team. \nThis short workshop will help you as a line manager to: \n-Understand employment law that relates to annual leave\n-Know how annual leave entitlement relates to other leave such as sickness and maternity leave\n-Calculate annual leave for part-time\, part year and casual staff\n-Calculate bank holiday entitlements
URL:https://devontraininghub.co.uk/event/hr-brief-bites-3-understanding-managing-and-calculating-annual-leave-entitlements/2025-09-24
LOCATION:Online
ORGANIZER;CN="General Practice Training Ltd":MAILTO:info@generalpracticetrainingltd.co.uk
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250923T100000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250923T130000
DTSTAMP:20260429T021630
CREATED:20241216T120836Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260226T083706Z
UID:10001445-1758621600-1758632400@devontraininghub.co.uk
SUMMARY:Managing Challenging Staffing Situations
DESCRIPTION:Aim\nThe aim of this workshop is to equip managers with the knowledge\, skills and strategies to effectively manage some of the more common challenging staffing situations that line managers encounter. During the workshop we will consider employees who are not performing in their role; employees with high levels of short-term absence; employees who are disruptive and employees who display a negative attitude. \nWho should attend the workshop\n\nTeam leaders\, line managers and supervisors\n\nLearning outcomes\nDuring the workshop we will cover: \n\nWhy we need to manage challenging situations\nHow to give effective feedback – a model that can be applied in any situation\nHow to identify an employee not performing in their role\nHow to start an informal performance management\nprocess\, using a Performance Improvement Plan\nHow to effectively manage employees with high levels of short-term absence\nWhat you can and cannot do as an employer\nManaging employees who are disruptive and display a negative attitude\nUnderstanding motivations\nApplying a ‘firm but fair’ management style\n\nWorkshop format\nThe format will be informal and participative – everyone has an important contribution to make to the discussions. \nA typical workshop will cover: \n\nManagement theory and research input from the trainer\nLearning from our shared experiences\nSmall group work to discuss and share ideas\n\nZoom joining instructions will be sent as part of the meeting invitations unless the organisation prefers to use its own video conferencing facility.  Copies of the slides will be sent out after each workshop. \nThis workshop can also be run in-house please email info@generalpracticetraining.co.uk and we will be pleased to chat to you.
URL:https://devontraininghub.co.uk/event/managing-challenging-staffing-situations/2025-09-23
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Leadership / Management Course
ORGANIZER;CN="General Practice Training Ltd":MAILTO:info@generalpracticetrainingltd.co.uk
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250918T120000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250918T140000
DTSTAMP:20260429T021630
CREATED:20250819T093229Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250819T093532Z
UID:10001568-1758196800-1758204000@devontraininghub.co.uk
SUMMARY:Line Manager Brief Bites 1: Making the most of your time
DESCRIPTION:Want to get some fresh insight into managing your workload? \nIt seems that there is never enough time to get everything done! No sooner than one thing gets ticked off then ten more get added! \nThis workshop will give you space to reflect on how you are currently using your time and suggest some tools that you may wish to consider using to support you to manage that to do list! \nDuring our time together we will look at: \n\nUnderstanding time management\nWorking with yourself not against yourself\nPrioritization techniques\nManaging to do lists\nSaying No (or not yet)
URL:https://devontraininghub.co.uk/event/line-manager-brief-bites-1-making-the-most-of-your-time
LOCATION:Online
ORGANIZER;CN="General Practice Training Ltd":MAILTO:info@generalpracticetrainingltd.co.uk
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250917T120000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250917T140000
DTSTAMP:20260429T021630
CREATED:20241216T120230Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250819T092801Z
UID:10001567-1758110400-1758117600@devontraininghub.co.uk
SUMMARY:HR Brief Bites 12: Sexual Harassment
DESCRIPTION:Aim\n26th October 2024 is a key date\, as employment law changes are coming into effect\, which relate to Sexual Harassment at work. \nThese are fundamental\, key changes which require policy updates and other documentation which supports the steps employers must take to be protected against claims. They apply regardless of the size of the organisation\, and you will need to demonstrate that you have proactively taken ‘all reasonable steps’ to prevent sexual harassment from happening. This includes from third parties (think: your patients\, visitors\, contractors etc). \nThis is huge change to employment law\, and should a case reach tribunal and you are found to breach your duties under this law\, any compensatory award could be increased by up to 25%. \nWe are delivering a 1.5 hours training session\, with an additional 30 mins Q&A session should you need it. \nWho should attend the workshop\n\nManagers\, team leads and staff in a supervisory role within primary care\n\nLearning outcomes\nThe training session covers: \n\nWhat is sexual harassment?\nYour changing obligations\nNew powers for employees\nRisks and reasonable steps including the EHRC 8 steps guidance\nGovernment plans for further reform
URL:https://devontraininghub.co.uk/event/hr-brief-bites-12-sexual-harassment/2025-09-17
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Leadership / Management Course
ORGANIZER;CN="General Practice Training Ltd":MAILTO:info@generalpracticetrainingltd.co.uk
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250917T100000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250917T130000
DTSTAMP:20260429T021630
CREATED:20240205T095530Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260226T082938Z
UID:10001457-1758103200-1758114000@devontraininghub.co.uk
SUMMARY:Pain Free Appraisals
DESCRIPTION:Aim\nThe dreaded appraisal reviews are coming around again! Let’s take the fear and hard work away and make all appraisals a positive and developmental experience. \nThe aims of this workshop are therefore: \n\nTo help delegates plan for and hold a positive performance review\, ensuring performance is raised to new levels\nTo give delegates the knowledge and confidence needed to raise the performance of their underperforming staff\n\nWho should attend the workshop\n\nManagers. team leads and other staff in a supervisory role\n\nLearning outcomes\nBy the end of the workshop\, participants will have a better understanding of: \n\nThe purpose of the appraisal process\nHow to plan a good performance review\nThe skills needed to hold a positive performance review\nFeedback and coaching techniques to improve performance\n\nThey will also have practised the essential skills and techniques covered. \nWorkshop format\nThe format will be informal and participative – everyone has an important contribution to make to the discussions. \nA typical workshop will cover: \n\nManagement theory and research input from the trainer\nLearning from our shared experiences\nSmall group work to discuss and share ideas\n\nThis workshop can be run in-house. Please email info@generalpracticetraining.co.uk and we will be pleased to chat to you. \nIf working online\, all participants will need access to a laptop or PC. Zoom joining instructions will be sent as part of the meeting invitations unless the organisation prefers to use its own video conferencing facility.
URL:https://devontraininghub.co.uk/event/pain-free-appraisals/2025-09-17
LOCATION:Live Virtual Course – Zoom
CATEGORIES:Administration Courses
ORGANIZER;CN="General Practice Training Ltd":MAILTO:info@generalpracticetrainingltd.co.uk
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