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SUMMARY:NEU Reps: Negotiating & Bargaining Skills Course (Day 2)
DESCRIPTION:This two-day course aims to give reps an underpinning knowledge of negotiating and bargaining theory and practice\, and an opportunity to develop and improve their skills and confidence in negotiating and bargaining in the workplace. \n\n\n\nAs a rep\, it will help you to: \n\n\n\n\nApproach negotiation from a trade union perspective\, as a process of collective representation;\n\n\n\nUnderstanding the importance of workplace bargaining in the education sector today;\n\n\n\nDemystify the idea of negotiation and develop reps’ confidence to engage with workplace management;\n\n\n\nUnderstand the bargaining cycle as an essential basis for meaningful negotiation;\n\n\n\nKnow how to effectively represent the views and interests of members;\n\n\n\nUnderstand some of the underpinning principles and practices involved in successful negotiation;\n\n\n\nPrepare appropriately for negotiation;\n\n\n\nRecognise the various styles of negotiation and identify their own preferred approach(es);\n\n\n\nUnderstand the role of the relationship with the employer in negotiation;\n\n\n\nUndertake negotiation with greater confidence;\n\n\n\nGain an understanding of the importance of escalation in winning for members;\n\n\n\nAn understanding of how to navigate the challenges faced by Black\, women\, LGBT+ and disabled reps when negotiating and bargaining;\n\n\n\nUnderstand power in the workplace and how to shift the balance of power through collectivising;\n\n\n\nUse the outcome of successful negotiations to build the presence of the Union group in the workplace.\n\n\n\n\nPlease note: This is a two-day modular course. You must attend both days to receive accreditation. \n\n\n\nWho should attend: NEU Representatives who have attended at least one term previously\, the NEU Representatives Foundation and/or Advanced modules.  \n\n\n\nWe are particularly keen to encourage applications from NEU reps who identify as Black\, Disabled\, Women\, LGBT+. If you have any questions or specific requirements\, we are happy to discuss on a confidential basis – please contact us as above. \n\n\n\nAs a NEU workplace rep\, you are entitled to paid time off to participate in the course. For further advice on eligibility for this course\, on negotiating release from work\, or for assistance with access and expenses\, please contact the West Midlands Region office on west.midlands@neu.org.uk.
URL:https://www.staffordshireneu.org.uk/wp/event/negotiating-bargaining-skills-course-day-1/
LOCATION:NEU West Midlands Regional Office\, 8 Edward Street\, Birmingham\, B1 2RX\, United Kingdom
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