#011 (August 2022): Looking ahead to autumn
Hello friends
As we move into what can be the sleepiest time of the year, here’s a few things to think about over the summer while you rest and recover ready for autumn, and plans to look forward to from September onwards.
Things we like
01 Read: Going green in the north east
Read our friend Carol Botton’s article about the important climate change work VONNE is leading in the north east: Going Green Together supporting the VCSE sector towards Net Zero. Also apply for Become Green Together a year-long support programme to help you do more and get to grips with your actions towards Net Zero.
02 Listen: Leadermorphosis podcast
Leadermorphosis: Alice Sheldon on needs understanding and the partnership paradigm. Alice shares practical tools and stories to bring non-violent communication principles to life. Also shares helpful lists of needs, feelings, physical sensations and false feelings.
03 Toolkit: Reflection and self care for transformation
A collection of resources for reflection and self care from Network Weaver includes a framework for universal wellbeing, lessons from the pandemic and questions for deep reflection.
04 Resource: Long Covid and return to work…what works?
The Society for Occupational Medicine’s paper shares guidance on a multi-discipline approach to help retain and support people affected by long Covid to return to work. It includes case studies and practical appendices.
What’s in our diaries
- NET Connect: nurture and grow our relationships, 14 September, 16:00–17:15, online … a short gathering bringing together North East Together members and network friends to connect, grow and nurture our relationships
- Leader and manager as coach, 19 October, 9:30–16:30 … a one-day training programme for leaders and managers to develop coaching skills using coaching models including OSCAR to drive high performance through developing accountability and responsibility in individuals and teams
- Coaching for social change, 26 October, 15:30–17:30, Newcastle … a two hour event all about coaching for social change in the north east hosted by Yes We Can with North East Coaching Collective
- NET23: North East Together whole network event, 30 November, 16:15–20:00, Newcastle all about collaboration (our favourite!)
And finally…
… learn about nature in August…flowers, trees, stars, and what’s good to eat…from Ffern’s As the season turns podcast
Cheerio for now. Enjoy your summer and see you in September!
Stephanie, Robert, Cath, Duncan and Marie
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