Interested in connecting with colleagues in a different department?
We are excited to announce the launch of the Department Exchange Programme, formerly known as Admin Insights. This initiative is designed to foster collaboration and provide colleagues with a deeper understanding of different departments within the University. By participating, you can enhance inter-departmental communication, share best practices, and promote a culture of continuous learning and professional development.
Benefits of the Department Exchange Programme:
– Gain a comprehensive understanding of various departmental functions and contributions
– Improve communication and collaboration across the University
– Share best practices and engage in self-development
– Identify potential areas for process improvement and innovation
– Strengthen professional relationships and build a cohesive University community
– Reflect on and plan your career development
Be a Host!
To ensure the success of the Department Exchange Programme, host departments should provide a welcoming and informative experience for visiting colleagues.
Be a Visiting Colleague!
As a visiting colleague, you have the opportunity to learn and contribute to inter-departmental collaboration.
How to Get Involved:
– Hosts: Complete the Host expression of interest form. Confirm your manager supports your participation. Your department will be added to the “Departments Available” list for staff to shadow
– Visitors: Complete the Visitor expression of interest form. Confirm your manager supports your participation. The Organisational Development team will coordinate with the host department to arrange your shadowing experience
Upon completion, both Hosts and Visitors are asked to complete a Feedback form and discuss their experiences with their line managers as part of ongoing development.
Join us in this exciting initiative to enhance collaboration, professional growth and importantly connect with colleagues within our one community.
For more information or to access the Expression of Interest forms please visit the portal: https://hr-internal.blogs.lincoln.ac.uk/department-exchange-programme
Story submitted by Jo Wilkinson
jwilkinson@lincoln.ac.uk