ScreenSkills HETV Leadership of remote and hybrid teams in post and VFX
They’re back! Every Sense are once again running our highly-regarded ScreenSkills funded series of courses for team leaders working in post and VFX.
The courses are FREE and online.
Check out all the details and dates below then contact the organiser to apply for a place. Please tell us whether you want the post or VFX course and your preferred date: angelalaw@everysense.co.uk
VFX COURSE
Who it's for
This course is for those already leading and managing remote and hybrid teams in VFX, or who are new to leading a team. The course is open to those working in studios that service HETV.
Places are limited; no more than 2 people from any one company per course please. We want to be as inclusive as possible - if you have any reasonable adjustments or accommodations you would like us to make - please let us know.
There will be a choice of 2 online courses for this programme on the following dates:
• Course 1 - Thursday 26th January 2023 from 10.00 - 14.00 (includes 20 min break and mini-breaks)
• Course 2 - Wednesday 8th February 2023 from 10.00 - 14.00 (includes 20 min break and mini-breaks)
The course consists of the online session, a one-to-one mentor session and a follow-up group review session to really support you in putting new approaches and idea into practice.
POST COURSE
Who it's for
This course is for those already leading and managing remote and hybrid teams in post, or who are new to leading a team. The course is open to those working in facilities that service HETV.
Places are limited; no more than 2 people from any one company per course please. We want to be as inclusive as possible - if you have any reasonable adjustments or accommodations you would like us to make - please let us know.
There will be a choice of 2 online courses for this programme on the following dates:
• Course 1 - Wednesday 25 January 2023 from 10.00 - 14.00 (includes 20 min break and mini-breaks)
• Course 2 - Thursday 9 February 2023 from 10.00 - 14.00 (includes 20 min break and mini-breaks)
The course consists of the online session, a one-to-one mentor session and a follow-up group review session to really support you in putting new approaches and idea into practice.
What it covers
You may be used to leading a remote or hybrid team by now. But are you really getting the most out of the team and the individuals in it? Are there areas you could improve or that present particular challenges? In the battle for talent what is going to keep your remote or hybrid team members happy, productive, developing, and wanting to stay working with you? Alternatively, are you new to leading a remote or hybrid team and need some support?
Leading your remote or hybrid team in post or VFX requires particular skills. Totally tailored to the needs of managers and those leading teams in post and VFX and the reality of the daily demands of post and VFX, this highly-regarded course provides practical, relevant ideas, and support that you can put into action straight away.
Subjects to be covered include:
• The challenges and differences of working with remote and hybrid teams
• Trust – the essential ingredient to build and develop the capabilities of your remote or hybrid team
• Ideas to foster and develop connection and a team ethos among remote and hybrid teams
• Working intentionally to support and understand the needs of individuals
• Providing a level playing field amongst team members with different work patterns
• Understanding the specific needs of new people and promoted team members when working in remote or hybrid teams
• ‘Heads down, heads up, heads together’ – a framework to ensure you are focusing on outcomes
• Effective use of communication channels and communication skills including ensuring mixed meetings work for all
• Establishing good daily rituals and check-ins
• Red flags – how to recognise team and individual challenges, when to get help
• Practical tips, ideas, and nuggets of practice that busy team leaders and managers can take away and use immediately
• Your action plans – identifying the specific steps you want to take at organisational and individual level to ensure you are meeting the needs of your remote or hybrid team.
Comments from previous participants
“I really enjoyed it and thought it was great – would 100% recommend it and have talked to all my colleagues about it.”
“The course has been like a wake-up call. Also found the follow-up structure super-useful.”
“Really great discussions with other people in similar situations. An eye-opener of different techniques to use. Thank you!”
“Lots of useful items to think about and implement in future.”
“Really enjoyable, gave me some great ideas to give the team the best environment possible to work in.”
“This was a very beneficial course, very well structured, well led and was great to hear how other people in the same job role / industry are dealing with remote and hybrid working. It has also given me a bit more headspace and allowed me to think more broadly about the bigger picture rather than just the day-to-day aspects of the job.”
“So useful – and so supportive; totally tailored to our industry and needs.”
“Very helpful and thought-provoking.”
“Very happy to have taken part - the course gave me the confidence to do more.”
“Thank you for the course today - It was brilliant! I found it really insightful and have come away from it with lots of ideas to make improvements not just for my team but for the company as a whole.”
“As a result of the course I am now tailoring my approach more to the needs of the individual rather than being completely process dominated.”
“Very useful in getting me to focus on my team and their needs.”
How to apply
Check out all the details and dates below then contact the organiser to apply for a place. Please tell us whether you want the post or VFX course and your preferred date: angelalaw@everysense.co.uk