BEGIN:VCALENDAR METHOD:PUBLISH CALSCALE:GREGORIAN PRODID:-//BEEF//media-core//EN VERSION:2.0 X-WR-CALNAME:Bristol Media Event Feed BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20120118 DTEND:20120321 SUMMARY:Flash (with animation) course DESCRIPTION:This course is an introduction to what is probably the best multimedia animation application for the web. Animators throughout the world use Flash not only for web animation but also for broadcast productions. The course aims to provide an overview of Flash and focuses on some basic principles and techniques. Towards the end of the course, trainees will develop their own projects and, time permitting, have the chance to explore more sophisticated techniques. The course will include: Introduction to the Flash interface Introduction to basic Flash animation techniques Using symbols and instances to animate Creating frame by frame animations How to create a website in Flash Creating interactive elements Importing video Exporting for the web LOCATION:UWE, Bower Ashton, EPI Centre, BS3 2JT CATEGORIES:Bristol Media event, Animation URL:http://www.bristolmedia.co.uk/diary/2012/1/18/flash-with-animation-course SEQUENCE:0 CREATED:20111213T164037 LAST-MODIFIED:20120105T103951 ORGANIZER;CN=Mel Mountford:mailto:sca.shortcourses@uwe.ac.uk ATTENDEE;RSVP=true:mailto:sca.shortcourses@uwe.ac.uk END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20120121 DTEND:20120415 SUMMARY:An Eye for Fashion at MShed DESCRIPTION:Reflecting a pivotal decade in the emancipation of women and the fashion that celebrated this new independence, ‘An Eye for Fashion’ captures a dynamic era of British social history and documents the work of the designers who laid the foundations of the modern fashion industry, as seen through the lens of Norman Parkinson, one of the foremost photographers of the day. ‘An Eye for Fashion’ is a collaboration between the Angela Williams Archive (AWA) and Bristol Museums, Galleries and Archives, featuring around 60 rare and original vintage prints taken from an important collection of over 200 images that comprise the AWA’s ‘Designers of British Fashion’ portfolio. The exhibition opens on Saturday, 21 January, 2012 and runs until Sunday, 15 April, 2012. A programme of events, talks and workshops will accompany the exhibition. Complementing the photography will be a selection of 1950s and 1960s ephemera, including high street fashion and other objects from the museum’s own collections. These exhibits will provide a vivid context for the photography and invoke a sense of nostalgia for this fascinating era of rapid social change. The exhibition provides a window into the work of the great British photographer Norman Parkinson, whose work spanned six decades of the 20th century. During the peak of his career, from 1945 to 1960, Parkinson was employed as a portrait and fashion photographer for Vogue, and from 1960 to 1964 he was an Associate Contributing Editor of Queen magazine. From 1964 until his death in 1990 he worked as a freelance photographer. The Angela Williams Archive is a collection of original vintage prints by Norman Parkinson, dating from 1954 - 1964. The AWA regularly curates themed exhibitions and engages in a range of projects to promote Parkinson’s contribution to British photography. Angela Williams enjoyed a creative collaboration with Parkinson when she worked as his assistant in the early 1960s, before going on to enjoy her own successful career as a photographer, and has spent the past decade carefully cataloguing and researching the archive to preserve Parkinson’s legacy. “These prints represent one of the most creative periods of Parkinson’s career, but most of the images have not been published or exhibited since they were first taken, so it is very exciting to be able to bring these works to a new audience,” says Angela Williams. “Parkinson always claimed he was a working photographer not an artist, but with the passage of time these photographs have gathered substantial artistic and historical significance, and the images now transcend their original purpose. He was the first fashion photographer to take his models out of the stuffy confines of a studio into the real world, where he captured their natural beauty with his trademark mix of realism and wit. Parkinson’s innovative yet meticulous approach ensured there was always a touch of magic in his work; he did not merely document, but also influenced, the Zeitgeist.” Julie Finch, head of Bristol’s Museums, Galleries and Archives, adds: “We are delighted to have ‘An Eye for Fashion’ as our major spring exhibition at M Shed. This will be our first jointly curated show, bringing together rare vintage photography and fascinating objects from our collections to reveal the glamour and style of this exciting era.” LOCATION:MShed, Princes Whart, Wapping road, BS1 4RN CATEGORIES:Bristol Media event, URL:http://www.bristolmedia.co.uk/diary/2012/1/21/an-eye-for-fashion-at-mshed SEQUENCE:0 CREATED:20120119T095904 LAST-MODIFIED:20120119T095904 ORGANIZER;CN=Caroline Marshall:mailto:caroline@bristolmedia.co.uk ATTENDEE;RSVP=true:mailto:caroline@bristolmedia.co.uk END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20120209T123000 DTEND:20120209T123000 SUMMARY:Meet the Press Breakfast 9th February - Ston Easton Park DESCRIPTION:Meet top Business Editors in the area and have your say. Pre book by phone or email £15.00 via linda.williams@stoneaston.co.uk 07.30hrs www.stoneaston.co.uk 01761 241631 LOCATION:Ston Easton Park, Ston Easton nr Radstock, BA3 4DF CATEGORIES:Bristol Media event, URL:http://www.bristolmedia.co.uk/diary/2012/2/9/meet-the-press-breakfast-9th-february-ston-easton-park SEQUENCE:0 CREATED:20120206T123630 LAST-MODIFIED:20120206T131117 ORGANIZER;CN=Linda Williams:mailto:linda.williams@stoneaston.co.uk ATTENDEE;RSVP=true:mailto:linda.williams@stoneaston.co.uk END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20120210T093000 DTEND:20120210T173000 SUMMARY:Advanced Social Media & Digital Marketing Training DESCRIPTION:1- Create conversion funnels within a strategic digital plan (aligning digital tools and social media in a step by step basis to ensure a clear and measurable customer journey - thereby maximising awareness, conversion to sales and long term loyalty). 2- Understand how to personalise and customise Google Analytics (creating measurement for each step in the customer journey to ensure you can continually fine tune activity to reduce wasted time and resource and maximise the things that are most profitable for the business and most relevant and engaging for the customer). 3- Ensure you align digital with other marketing activity (how to write engaging content for customers that optimises website and social networking to stimulate conversations with customers and prospects leading to real business opportunities and support of wider sales and marketing plans). By the end of this course delegates will be able to: • Build compelling and relevant strategic digital plans • Create customised Google Analytics reports and turn the information into decision-making intelligence for the organisation • Build and use a conversion funnel to integrate activity into a clear and engaging customer journey • Maximise the value from time spent on social networking and writing for the website and create a digital ‘dashboard’ of measures to prove the value The style of the course is empowerment with clear actions and next steps for delegates to return to the workplace with knowledge and confidence to hit the ground running. LOCATION:Bristol Business College, Engineers House, Clifton, Bristol, BS8 3NB CATEGORIES:Bristol Media event, URL:http://www.bristolmedia.co.uk/diary/2012/2/10/advanced-social-media-digital-marketing-training SEQUENCE:0 CREATED:20120126T153952 LAST-MODIFIED:20120127T135017 ORGANIZER;CN=Paula Brady:mailto:paula.brady@bristolbusinesscollege.com ATTENDEE;RSVP=true:mailto:paula.brady@bristolbusinesscollege.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20120210 DTEND:20120214 SUMMARY:Pervasive Media Studio Lunchtime Talk: Designing with Fiction DESCRIPTION:‘Design fiction' describes ways of using storytelling techniques, especially in the form of video, to make speculative design ideas feel real. Sam Kinsley offers some insight into uses of design fiction drawing on his extensive research into the relationship between technology development, time consciousness and future prediction. The talk explores how technology designers employ design fictions as a form of prototyping but also highlights how these ideas frequently bleed into cinema and popular fiction. There are established links between technology companies and film studios, and there is a long history of ‘science advisors’ in Hollywood, but more recently there has also been a growth in ‘vernacular’ video depictions of future technology. As computer scientist Paul Dourish asserts: ‘science fiction does not merely anticipate but actively shapes technological futures through its effect on the collective imagination’. This talk offers examples of 'design fictions' and works through some ideas about how design fictions can be created and how they may be useful to experimenting with pervasive media. This Lunchtime Talk is part of Open Studio Friday, which takes place at the Studio every week. Do you want to find out what is going on at the Pervasive Media Studio? Are you interested in meeting our residents, talking about a specific project or curious about pervasive media? Why not pack a sandwich and join us for one of our Lunchtime Talks and Open Studio Friday. Lunchtime Talks are informal presentations by Studio residents and associates. They normally take place at 1pm on Friday, are free and open to everybody who’s interested in what we do. After the Talk, we also invite you to stay with us for the afternoon to continue the conversation or work on your own projects. We provide chairs, tables, wireless and a great space. You bring what you need to work with (laptop/mobile). Our open afternoons close at 5pm. Let us know if you’d like a tour of the new space and we'll be happy to show you around! Send an email to Jason@pmstudio.co.uk LOCATION:Pervasive Media Studio, Watershed, 1 Canon's Road, Bristol, BS1 5TX CATEGORIES:Bristol Media event, DesignDigital / InteractivePublishing / Press / MediaTV / Film / Video URL:http://www.bristolmedia.co.uk/diary/2012/2/10/pervasive-media-studio-lunchtime-talk-designing-with-fiction SEQUENCE:0 CREATED:20120131T114913 LAST-MODIFIED:20120131T124346 ORGANIZER;CN=Verity Alexander:mailto:verity.alexander@watershed.co.uk ATTENDEE;RSVP=true:mailto:verity.alexander@watershed.co.uk END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20120213T180000 DTEND:20120213T193000 SUMMARY:Pervasive Media Studio Live Broadcast: An evening with Robert Wilson DESCRIPTION:“1 HAVE YOU BEEN HERE BEFORE” “2 NO THIS IS THE FIRST TIME” An evening with Robert Wilson. A Live broadcast to the Pervasive Media Studio from the Royal Northern College of Music, Manchester. In this exceptional performance, director and artist Robert Wilson invites you into his astonishing aesthetic universe. Combining hundreds of striking images from through his prolific career, Wilson provides an intimate self-portrait of his creative process. Mr. Wilson references his landmark original works for the stage such as Deafman Glance, A Letter for Queen Victoria, Einstein on the Beach (created with composer Philip Glass), the CIVIL warS, and The Black Rider, as well as his acclaimed work for the operatic and theatrical repertoire including his luminous stagings of Madame Butterly, Wagner’s Ring Cycle, The Magic Flute, Ibsen’s Peer Gynt and Heiner Mueller’s Quartett. In particular Wilson will focus on his creation of The Life and Death of Marina Abramović which premiered at the Manchester International Festival in July 2011. About Robert Wilson The New York Times described Robert Wilson as “a towering figure in the world of experimental theater.” Wilson, born in 1941 in Waco Texas, is among the world's foremost theater and visual artists. His works for the stage unconventionally integrate a wide variety of artistic media, including dance, movement, lighting, sculpture, music, and text. His images are aesthetically striking and emotionally charged, and his productions have earned the acclaim of audiences and critics worldwide. Wilson’s awards and honors include two Guggenheim Fellowship awards (’71 and ’80), the nomination for the Pulitzer Prize in Drama (’86), the Golden Lion for sculpture from the Venice Biennale (’93), the Dorothy and Lillian Gish Prize for lifetime achievement (’96), the Premio Europa award from Taormina Arte (’97), election to the American Academy of Arts and Letters (’00), and Commandeur des arts et des lettres (’02) among others. Together with composer Philip Glass, he created the seminal opera Einstein on the Beach. With productions such as Deafman Glance, KA MOUTain and GUARDenia Terrace, Life and Times of Sigmund Freud, CIVIL warS, Death Destruction & Detroit or a Letter for Queen Victoria he redefined and expanded theater. Wilson’s collaborators include diverse writers and musicians such as Susan Sontag, Lou Reed, Heiner Müller, Jessye Norman, David Byrne, Tom Waits, and Rufus Wainwright. Wilson has also left his imprint on masterworks such as The Magic Flute, Wagner's Ring Cycle, Madama Butterfly, Dreamplay, Per Gynt, The Threepenny Opera, Shakesepeare’s Sonnets and Krapp's Last Tape. This performance will be streamed live to the The Pervasive Media Studio. It is part of State of the Arts the annual Arts Council England conference, with a programme of performances curated by Manchester International Festival in partnership with Cornerhouse, Whitworth Art Gallery, The Hallé and the Royal Northern College of Music. This is a free event but booking is essential, for tickets call Watershed box office: 0117 927 5100. LOCATION:Pervasive Media Studio, Watershed, 1 Canon's Road, Bristol, BS1 5TX CATEGORIES:Bristol Media event, Digital / InteractiveMusic & Sound URL:http://www.bristolmedia.co.uk/diary/2012/2/13/pervasive-media-studio-live-broadcast-an-evening-with-robert-wilson SEQUENCE:0 CREATED:20120131T121347 LAST-MODIFIED:20120131T124349 ORGANIZER;CN=Verity Alexander:mailto:verity.alexander@watershed.co.uk ATTENDEE;RSVP=true:mailto:verity.alexander@watershed.co.uk END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20120215T200000 DTEND:20120215T230000 SUMMARY:Fuse Valentines Social Plus Beer Tasting. DESCRIPTION:Fuse welcome you to our 'Valentine's Social' for singles aged between 30 and 45. The evening will start at 8pm on Wednesday, February 15th, 2012, at a new venue located in Bristol called 'The Zion.' All attendees will receive a complimentary glass of wine, plus exclusive access to our Fuse members area of our website, which allows you to continue any connections you made off-line - On-line! We will also have a special guest on hand from 'The Bristol Beer Factory' and there will be a number of fine local ales available for you to taste and try. Add to this, some light evening snacks, music and a relaxed social night out for all. Tickets are priced at £10 and need to be purchased at the Fuse website - http://www.fusebristol.co.uk/ LOCATION:The Zion., Bishopsworth Road, Bedminster Down, Bristol,, BS13 7JW CATEGORIES:Bristol Media event, Event Management URL:http://www.bristolmedia.co.uk/diary/2012/2/15/fuse-valentines-social-plus-beer-tasting SEQUENCE:0 CREATED:20120115T195356 LAST-MODIFIED:20120116T151553 ORGANIZER;CN=James Ewen:mailto:James@fusebristol.co.uk ATTENDEE;RSVP=true:mailto:James@fusebristol.co.uk END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20120217T130000 DTEND:20120217T140000 SUMMARY:Pervasive Media Studio Lunchtime Talk: Introduction to Plonk – a framework for audio software development DESCRIPTION:Plonk is a new C++ framework for audio software development by Martin Robinson in the Department of Computer Science and Creative Technologies at the University of the West of England, Bristol. Plonk was designed to support teaching and research activities at the university but is being made available to the wider community using a permissive open source license. This talk will introduce the current state of the project and outline its future plans. Plonk’s aims are to be:
 • easy to use in the first instance;
 • usable for prototyping; and 
 • scalable for audio application development (including mobile apps, audio for games and so on). Plonk comprises building blocks for audio processing (e.g., oscillators, filters) and ways to interconnect these processes into more complex graphs. Plonk is multi-platform, currently running on Mac OS X, iOS and Windows and the intention is to support other platforms in the future. This Lunchtime Talk is part of Open Studio Friday, which takes place at the Studio every week. Do you want to find out what is going on at the Pervasive Media Studio? Are you interested in meeting our residents, talking about a specific project or curious about pervasive media? Why not pack a sandwich and join us for one of our Lunchtime Talks and Open Studio Friday. Lunchtime Talks are informal presentations by Studio residents and associates. They normally take place at 1pm on Friday, are free and open to everybody who’s interested in what we do. After the Talk, we also invite you to stay with us for the afternoon to continue the conversation or work on your own projects. We provide chairs, tables, wireless and a great space. You bring what you need to work with (laptop/mobile). Our open afternoons close at 5pm. Let us know if you’d like a tour of the new space and we'll be happy to show you around! Send an email to Jason@pmstudio.co.uk LOCATION:Pervasive Media Studio, Watershed, 1 Canon's Road, Bristol, BS1 5TX CATEGORIES:Bristol Media event, DesignDigital / InteractiveMusic & SoundPublishing / Press / Media URL:http://www.bristolmedia.co.uk/diary/2012/2/17/pervasive-media-studio-lunchtime-talk-introduction-to-plonk-%E2%80%93-a-framework-for-audio-software-development SEQUENCE:0 CREATED:20120131T120150 LAST-MODIFIED:20120131T124351 ORGANIZER;CN=Verity Alexander:mailto:verity.alexander@watershed.co.uk ATTENDEE;RSVP=true:mailto:verity.alexander@watershed.co.uk END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20120221T180000 DTEND:20120221T193000 SUMMARY:Talk and Q&A: UnitedVisualArtists DESCRIPTION:We are delighted to present a talk with world-renowned, multi-artform digital practitioners United Visual Artists. United Visual Artists are an art and design practice creating work at the intersection of sculpture, architecture, live performance, moving image and digital installation. Pushing the boundaries of research, software and engineering with every project, UVA’s work aims above all to be meaningful and engaging. Join Ben Kreukniet and Laura Dennis for an introduction to UVA’s approach, discussion of recent work, and a preview of the studio’s forthcoming projects in Bristol and the South West. UVA’s work has been exhibited at institutions including the V&A, the Royal Academy of Art, the South Bank Centre, the Wellcome Collection, Opera North Leeds, Durham Cathedral and The British Library. Their artworks have also toured internationally to cities including Paris, New York, Los Angeles, Tokyo, Yamaguchi, Taipei, Hong Kong, Melbourne and Barcelona. UVA also have large scale permanent art works in Toronto and Istanbul. UVA’s designs for live performance have led to commissions at venues such as the Tate Modern turbine hall, Madison Square Garden in New York and Trafalgar Square London. UVA have also collaborated with musicians including Massive Attack, Jay Z, U2, Chemical Brothers and Battles. Venue: Watershed cinema. The talk will be followed by a Q&A chaired by Clare Reddington, director of iShed and the Pervasive Media Studio. This is a free event but booking is essential. Please collect your tickets at least 20 minutes before the start time. For tickets contact the Watershed Box Office: 0117 927 5100 This event is produced by the Pervasive Media Studio in collaboration with Bristol City Council. LOCATION:Watershed, Watershed, 1 Canon's Road, Bristol, BS1 5TX CATEGORIES:Bristol Media event, DesignDigital / InteractiveMusic & SoundPhotographyTV / Film / Video URL:http://www.bristolmedia.co.uk/diary/2012/2/21/talk-and-q-a-unitedvisualartists SEQUENCE:0 CREATED:20120131T121553 LAST-MODIFIED:20120131T124349 ORGANIZER;CN=Verity Alexander:mailto:verity.alexander@watershed.co.uk ATTENDEE;RSVP=true:mailto:verity.alexander@watershed.co.uk END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20120221T190000 DTEND:20120221T210000 SUMMARY:Frankie Owens - The Little Book of Prison A Beginner's Guide DESCRIPTION:Meet the Author Event at Hydra Books A Beginners Guide is the award winning book by ex prisoner Frankie Owens. Written during his time behind bars, the book aims to be the little helping hand that first time offenders might need as they enter the system. Frankie Owens wrote The Little Book of Prison, A Beginners Guide to help future inmates, their families and loved ones to help make sense of what they would all go through when someone goes to prison. He writes from his own experience as a prisoner living at Her Majesties Pleasure. The book won the 2011 Koestler Platinum award for non-fiction http://koestlertrust.org.uk/ judged by Will Self. “Our awards judges don’t give a Platinum Award lightly, and this book is a winner on more than one level. It is a practical and totally frank introduction to real life in the British prison system – probably the best introduction there is. But it is also a wonderfully human narrative and a sharply argued critique – the wit and wisdom of one inmate who turns out to be a born writer. I was gripped from start to finish – roared with laughter one minute, winced with pain the next, and was left wondering why we have prisons at all.” For more information please visit the Hydra Books website. LOCATION:Hydra Books, 34 Old Market, Bristol, BS2 0EZ CATEGORIES:Bristol Media event, URL:http://www.bristolmedia.co.uk/diary/2012/2/21/frankie-owens-the-little-book-of-prison-a-beginners-guide SEQUENCE:0 CREATED:20120206T100059 LAST-MODIFIED:20120206T100059 ORGANIZER;CN=:mailto:maddie@bristolmedia.co.uk ATTENDEE;RSVP=true:mailto:maddie@bristolmedia.co.uk END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20120221T200000 DTEND:20120221T230000 SUMMARY:CineMe Screenwriting Workshop & Q&A with Bafta award winner, Bob Baker. DESCRIPTION:Join CineMe for an insight into the work and career of British television and film writer, Bob Baker. The evening will look at Bob Baker's long career as an established script writer, who is the author of four scripts for the Wallace and Gromit films - The Wrong Trousers, A Close Shave, A Matter of Loaf and Death and The Curse of the Were-Rabbit. Bob Baker is also known for numerous scripts for the Doctor Who television series between 1971 and 1979 and created, K-9, the Doctors dog, for his script 'The Invisible Enemy.' His other writing credits include television scripts for Bergerac, Z Cars, Shoestring and Thick As Theives. The workshop and Q&A will take place on Tuesday, February 21st, 2012 at 8pm at The Tobacco Factory, Raleigh Road, Bedminster, Bristol, BS3 1TF. This particular event is limited to 50 capacity. Tickets are £11 and must be purchased in advance at http://bobbakertalk-eorg.eventbrite.co.uk/?ebtv=C For more information, please check out our CineMe website under the events section -http://cinemefilms.com/ LOCATION:The Tobacco Factory., Raleigh Road, Bedminster, Bristol,, BS3 1TF CATEGORIES:Bristol Media event, AnimationEvent ManagementTV / Film / Video URL:http://www.bristolmedia.co.uk/diary/2012/2/21/cineme-screenwriting-workshop-q-a-with-bafta-award-winner-bob-baker SEQUENCE:0 CREATED:20120121T221400 LAST-MODIFIED:20120123T150310 ORGANIZER;CN=James Ewen:mailto:james.ewen@cinemefilms.com ATTENDEE;RSVP=true:mailto:james.ewen@cinemefilms.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20120222T090000 DTEND:20120222T170000 SUMMARY:Skills2Film Camera Craft Workshop - Foundation DESCRIPTION:Overview: Awestruck? A bit nervous when you open that camera bag or are told that tomorrow you might be shooting? Don’t worry we have all been there. Ok, it was a few years ago with me but let me tell you how I got around it. Training – every day at the BBC I was learning, watching others do it, having a go myself, always learning. On this workshop we will lead you through the beginnings of shooting, the gear and basic techniques. And don’t think the knowledge won’t be useful in the future. I have just been filming a wonderful HD series on the Natural History Museum for the BBC, and the lessons I learnt years ago about lenses misting up, came in very handy when we were filming exhibits in the Museum’s freezers! Topics include: • Life on the road - your part of a team. • Getting you started; an introduction to a camera. • Setting up your viewfinder, from bars to zebras. • What is back focus? • Timecode - what is it actually for? • The lens: What is it? How does it work? What is an f stop? • Basis lens operation - changing exposure and focus. • Depth of Field - basics explained. • Light: how to use and control it. What is mixed light? • Colour temperature explained. • Getting to know and work with contributors. • Logistics; tape labelling, rushes, battery charging. • Posture and holding the camera correctly. • Shooting a basic dialogue scene. • Holding a shot long enough, panning smoothly. • How to shoot buildings and landscapes. • Basic handholding technique. Walking backwards! • Condensation and your lens misting up! What experience you might have had beforehand: We are not as concerned with experience, at this stage, as a general keen interest to learn. You might well have your eye on a job vacancy, or want to attend our Intermediate level workshop at a later date. But at this stage getting the basic knowledge is the most important. What job this workshop might help you apply for: The fact that you have a basic grounding in camera craft cannot be underestimated. Apart from the job applications that will now be available, fundamentally you have begun to give yourself a skill that will provide the bedrock for your shooting career to come. Who has attended this type of course? Production Coordinators and Managers, those starting off in the industry who want to shoot, Journalists who want to re train with a new skill. LOCATION:Bristol or Bath, City Centre, BS10 7TP CATEGORIES:Bristol Media event, TV / Film / Video URL:http://www.bristolmedia.co.uk/diary/2012/2/22/skills2film-camera-craft-workshop-foundation SEQUENCE:0 CREATED:20120123T154930 LAST-MODIFIED:20120124T102212 ORGANIZER;CN=Angela:mailto:angela@ampmpa.co.uk ATTENDEE;RSVP=true:mailto:angela@ampmpa.co.uk END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20120222T123000 DTEND:20120222T140000 SUMMARY:Think Future Now : Green Marketing DESCRIPTION:A lunch with green marketing guru John Grant with case studies, Q&A and a workshop with client companies focused on the audiences, defining the messaging & creating new networks. Join green marketing guru John Grant for a review of best practices, case studies and a workshop session on the messages that effectively deliver sustainable practice, and the business creatives can create in the “green economy”.Light refreshments provided!John works with big brands, on big messages to consumers, clients and internal staff. He is the author of the Green Marketing Manifesto and Co-Opportunity, and runs an agency, Ecoinomy, dedicated to creating sustainable workplaces whilst making companies and organisations more successful. It does this through a unique web 2.0 software-driven scheme called the eco.system that makes greening the workplace easy.  This session is collaboration with Bristol Green Capital and Forum for the Future, drawing together local companies involved in the West of England Carbon Challenge, Bristol’s bid for Green Capital status, and the creative sector. New, interactive & social relationships with customers and audiences are driving business, so what are the compelling messages? How are they delivered, received, and responded to? How is change managed through choice?How can your business shape up for the future?How is social media changing the perception and role of company staff?As well as an expert review and Q&A on the current state, there will be a group workshop working to brief, developing sustainable lifestyle and business practices. Building on the stimulus from John’s session, we will explore, test, provoke and enlighten the communications, and a great opportunity to network across the whole spectrum. You can Book in here : http://thinkfuturenowgreenmarketing.eventbrite.co.uk Think Future Now (www.thinkfuturenow.com) is a collaboration between Bristol Media, VID & Forum for the Future, supported by Bristol City Council and the Creative Industries iNet.   LOCATION:Bush House, 72 Prince Street, Bristol, BS1 4QD CATEGORIES:Bristol Media event, URL:http://www.bristolmedia.co.uk/diary/2012/2/22/think-future-now-green-marketing SEQUENCE:0 CREATED:20120206T120038 LAST-MODIFIED:20120206T120039 ORGANIZER;CN=Maddie Southorn:mailto:maddie@bristolmedia.co.uk ATTENDEE;RSVP=true:mailto:maddie@bristolmedia.co.uk END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20120223T093000 DTEND:20120223T163000 SUMMARY:Social Media & Digital Marketing Training DESCRIPTION:“Very knowledgeable, proactive & engaging - lots of food for thoughtJ” “Very useful & valuable course” “Excellent course, engaging speaker met all needs. My impression was it was fantastic training and I would give this 10 out of 10 for value to me” Brilliant! Excellent training and materials and extremely well delivered. Tailored to my needs! “This workshop made me feel very enthusiastic & confident” “Well delivered, effective & very comprehensive” The aim of this workshop is to help Editors, Assistants and PRs build confidence in using the exciting array of digital marketing and social media tools from Facebook, LinkedIn and Twitter to websites, blogs and e-newsletters to help improve their customer and internal communication. By the end of this workshop delegates will be able to:  Plan and execute effective social media and digital marketing campaigns that contribute to strategic goals  Recognise the stages of digital marketing development and resource implications  Select the appropriate digital and social media tools to achieve their goals  Setting Up And Optimising the Benefits of Facebook  Creating Value from LinkedIn  Putting Twitter into Practice  Be familiar with digital marketing and social media vocabulary  Create effective online copy writing for social networking, blogs, newsletters and websites Workshop Style Participants will benefit from facilitative style discussions with the trainer and will be encouraged to get involved and learn actively by discussion of best practice. The outcome of the session will be completion of individual personal action plans that will ensure each team member understands how and what they can do from the moment they return to their work to contribute to wider team online objectives. LOCATION:Bristol Business College, Engineers House, Clifton, Bristol, BS8 3NB CATEGORIES:Bristol Media event, URL:http://www.bristolmedia.co.uk/diary/2012/2/23/social-media-digital-marketing-training SEQUENCE:0 CREATED:20120126T154425 LAST-MODIFIED:20120127T135016 ORGANIZER;CN=Paula Brady:mailto:paula.brady@bristolbusinesscollege.com ATTENDEE;RSVP=true:mailto:paula.brady@bristolbusinesscollege.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20120223T100000 DTEND:20120223T170000 SUMMARY:Email Marketing Course DESCRIPTION:Email Marketing is quick, easy to do, a massive cost saver and can be very effective! You can use it to establish rapport, build relationships with customers and generate lots of new business. So, where do you start? How do you stay ahead of the pack and improve your Email Marketing results? This new, fully-revised Email Marketing training course will show you how. Designed for those who are new to Email Marketing and for those with some experience, this practical ‘How To’ workshop will help you make the most of Email You’ll taken, step-by-step through the crucial aspects of email marketing, from forming strategies, setting targets, choosing the right tools through to designing engaging content and improving your Return on Investment (ROI). Course Programme •. Email Marketing - an overview •. Defining your goals •. Setting your budgets and choosing your metrics •. Picking the right tools for the job •. How to build a powerful email list •. Encouraging web visitors to subscribe •. Planning and delivering campaigns •. Choosing frequency schedules •. Developing engaging content •. How to design attractive layouts •. Writing for email •. Thinking about Subject Lines and From Felds •. Avoid looking like a spammer •. Reducing abandonment and bounce rates •. Structured approaches to testing •. Thinking about the Landing Pages on your website •. Case studies •. You, the law and email •. The future of email marketing Who should attend This course is a non-technical email marketing programme. Is it designed for people with little or no knowledge of email marketing. However, those looking to enhance their skills will also find the course valuable Course Benefits Take part in this training course, you will understand how to: •. Use Email Marketing to make a difference to your business •. Build highly targeted and segmented email lists •. Interpret the numbers from your Email Marketing efforts •. Create and test landing pages according to best practice •. Establish powerful testing programmes that will help you improve •. Plan for the future developments in email marketing technology Previous course attendees say “Andrew is very down to earth, approachable as is open to alternative suggestions and input from delegates. Good stuff.” “"Outstanding, motivational presentation by Andrew Gordon who is passionate about his subject and digital marketing" "Andrew was excellent, very clear with great course content" "Andrew was excellent in terms of his explanations and knowledge. He handled a very knowledgeable audience with lots of questions really well" LOCATION:Glove Factory Studios, Brook Lane, The Midlands, Holt, Nr. Bradford on Avon, BA14 6RL CATEGORIES:Bristol Media event, Advertising & MarketingDigital / Interactive URL:http://www.bristolmedia.co.uk/diary/2012/2/23/email-marketing-course SEQUENCE:0 CREATED:20120109T171628 LAST-MODIFIED:20120110T104220 ORGANIZER;CN=Gail Parminter:mailto:gail@creativetraining.co.uk ATTENDEE;RSVP=true:mailto:gail@creativetraining.co.uk END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20120224T093000 DTEND:20120224T163000 SUMMARY:Train the Trainer DESCRIPTION:Train the Trainer The need for skilled trainers continues to grow as our workforce meets the challenges of changing technology and information. Acquiring new knowledge and skills is critical to your job success and ongoing professional development. Some workers may be able to walk onto a job and get their hands around it immediately, but for most new employees, training is necessary. That is why trainers are important! It is the trainer’s job to ensure that employees have the knowledge, ability and confidence to tackle their new job. It is important also to realise that any trainer needs two separate sets of skills and knowledge. First, they need to know the topic they are teaching (subject matter expertise). Second, they need to know how to transfer that information to their fellow employee (instructional expertise). This workshop is designed to build on delegates’ existing skills, in design and delivery of training programmes and introduce them to best practise methods of delivery and learning retention. Subject areas to be included: Defining the learning objectives and outcomes required including training needs analysis Design and delivery of the training programme Methods of deliver using visual, auditory and kinaesthetic techniques Ensuring learning retention using behavioural science methods such as Neuro Linguistic Programming, Emotional Intelligence and Psycho Cybernetics for motivation. Role play with two training exercises to test planning and implementation Monitoring and evaluating the success of the training Action plan for future development Great training leads to the following positive results: Employees perform their jobs with more confidence They learn more quickly They work more accurately They get along better with other employees They’re more capable of training other employees They work better in teams Since things are easier for them at work, they have more job satisfaction; and they are more likely to stick with the job longer They are much more likely than other employees in the same position to master their job well enough to be promoted later By using different techniques to meet the individual needs, trainers ensure that the proper message is conveyed to their listeners. The Train the Trainer Workshop is not a goal, it’s a result. The goal is to become the best trainer you can be! LOCATION:Bristol Business College, Engineers House, Clifton, Bristol, BS8 3NB CATEGORIES:Bristol Media event, URL:http://www.bristolmedia.co.uk/diary/2012/2/24/train-the-trainer SEQUENCE:0 CREATED:20120126T161825 LAST-MODIFIED:20120127T135014 ORGANIZER;CN=Paula Brady:mailto:paula.brady@bristolbusinesscollege.com ATTENDEE;RSVP=true:mailto:paula.brady@bristolbusinesscollege.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20120224T093000 DTEND:20120224T163000 SUMMARY:Inspirational Leadership & Performance Management DESCRIPTION:Inspirational Leadership & Performance Management Ten well led people will easily outperform thirty who are badly led. The route to management excellence is to get people not only to do things willingly, but to do them whilst giving the very peak of their performance. This requires leadership skills. An inspired and motivated workforce is essential for any business that wants to outperform the competition. What kind of leadership do people respond to? People work for a manager they do their best for a leader. How can you improve the quality of leadership in your business? Participants learn a range of skills that make people passionate about their jobs and skills, which win their commitment and have a positive effect on motivation and team performance. Delegates will learn: How to move from management to leadership. How to analyse your leadership style. 8 steps to create a winning team. How to coach, delegate, support and motivate. How to communicate. How to use the leadership models. How to empower others. Negotiation skills. How to make decisions. How to set clear goals for self and others. How to introduce change. How to resolve people issues. Assertiveness. How to maintain effectiveness under pressure. This Workshop is not about theory. It is about the practical, ‘how-to’ leadership skills you can take and apply tomorrow to inspire and motivate your people. “Fantastic! 11/10” “Excellent delivery methods” “This workshop has been very valuable to me 10/10!” “The whole course was 1st class!” “The best trainer I have ever had, great knowledge” “Excellent, trainer really good, delighted!” LOCATION:Bristol Business College, Engineers House, Clifton, Bristol, BS8 3NB CATEGORIES:Bristol Media event, URL:http://www.bristolmedia.co.uk/diary/2012/2/24/inspirational-leadership-performance-management SEQUENCE:0 CREATED:20120126T154952 LAST-MODIFIED:20120127T135016 ORGANIZER;CN=Paula Brady:mailto:paula.brady@bristolbusinesscollege.com ATTENDEE;RSVP=true:mailto:paula.brady@bristolbusinesscollege.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20120224T130000 DTEND:20120224T140000 SUMMARY:Pervasive Media Studio Lunchtime Talk: The Playable City Sprint DESCRIPTION:This February, the British Council and iShed will bring together artists, producers and technologists from across East Asia and the UK, to develop playful ideas at the intersection art, technology, society and culture. This talk will introduce the practitioners, their experience of collaboratively developing a new work in a week and demo the interventions they have created. This Lunchtime Talk is part of Open Studio Friday, which takes place at the Studio every week. Do you want to find out what is going on at the Pervasive Media Studio? Are you interested in meeting our residents, talking about a specific project or curious about pervasive media? Why not pack a sandwich and join us for one of our Lunchtime Talks and Open Studio Friday. Lunchtime Talks are informal presentations by Studio residents and associates. They normally take place at 1pm on Friday, are free and open to everybody who’s interested in what we do. After the Talk, we also invite you to stay with us for the afternoon to continue the conversation or work on your own projects. We provide chairs, tables, wireless and a great space. You bring what you need to work with (laptop/mobile). Our open afternoons close at 5pm. Let us know if you’d like a tour of the new space and we'll be happy to show you around! Send an email to Jason@pmstudio.co.uk LOCATION:Pervasive Media Studio, Watershed, 1 Canon's Road, Bristol, BS1 5TX CATEGORIES:Bristol Media event, DesignDigital / InteractiveMusic & SoundPhotographyPublishing / Press / MediaTV / Film / Video URL:http://www.bristolmedia.co.uk/diary/2012/2/24/pervasive-media-studio-lunchtime-talk-the-playable-city-sprint SEQUENCE:0 CREATED:20120131T121058 LAST-MODIFIED:20120131T124350 ORGANIZER;CN=Verity Alexander:mailto:verity.alexander@watershed.co.uk ATTENDEE;RSVP=true:mailto:verity.alexander@watershed.co.uk END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20120227T093000 DTEND:20120227T163000 SUMMARY:Women's Enterprise in TV Workshop DESCRIPTION:Seize Opportunities for Enterprise: Inspiring Women’s Enterprise in TV  Location: BBC Bristol Date: 27 February 2012 Are you a woman working in, or returning to, the TV industry? Are you considering self-employment or expanding your business? Inspiring Women’s Enterprise is for women with proven professional experience who are working in the TV industry or returning after a career break. This one day workshop will bring women together to develop their business and entrepreneurial skills. As well as speakers, advice sessions and networking, there will also be the opportunity to apply for professional business development coaching.  This workshop is subsidised by the Skillset TV Skills Fund and is now only £40+VAT. For further details and to book your place please visit the Skillset website.      LOCATION:BBC Bristol, Broadcasting House, Whiteladies Road, BS8 2LR CATEGORIES:Bristol Media event, URL:http://www.bristolmedia.co.uk/diary/2012/2/27/womens-enterprise-in-tv-workshop SEQUENCE:0 CREATED:20120105T104258 LAST-MODIFIED:20120105T104258 ORGANIZER;CN=:mailto:maddie@bristolmedia.co.uk ATTENDEE;RSVP=true:mailto:maddie@bristolmedia.co.uk END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20120228T181500 DTEND:20120228T203000 SUMMARY:Media Tuesday and the Freelancer of the Year Awards DESCRIPTION:Join us at The Square Bar on Tuesday 28th February when we will be celebrating the unsung hero of the creative sector, the freelancer!  We've had plenty of entries for our Freelancer of the Year South West Awards and the winners will be announced on the night.  So join us for a complimentary drink and plenty of hand clapping from 6.15pm. As usual non members will be asked to pay £5 on the door and don't get the complimentary drink - so why not join up? LOCATION:The Square Bar, Berkeley Square Hotel, Berkeley Square, Bristol, BS8 1HB CATEGORIES:Bristol Media event, URL:http://www.bristolmedia.co.uk/diary/2012/2/28/media-tuesday-and-the-freelancer-of-the-year-awards SEQUENCE:0 CREATED:20120202T164338 LAST-MODIFIED:20120202T164338 ORGANIZER;CN=Caroline:mailto:caroline@bristolmedia.co.uk ATTENDEE;RSVP=true:mailto:caroline@bristolmedia.co.uk END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20120228T200000 DTEND:20120228T223000 SUMMARY:'CineMe Shorts' at The Tobacco Factory, Bristol. DESCRIPTION:'CineMe Shorts - Monthly Short Film Showcase and Networking Event' every last Tuesday of the month at The Tobacco Factory. Join CineMe each month as it showcases the best short independent films including animations, documentaries, drama and music videos. Each event allows filmmakers to promote and screen their work, whilst also being able to network and socialise with other creatives and like-minded people. Our monthly 'CineMe Shorts' events are open to all and we are always looking for new short films to screen at our regular events. If you have made a film under 10 minutes and would like it screened, please email james.ewen@cinemefilms.com for more details. The first 'CineMe Shorts' takes place on Tuesday, February 28th, 2012 at 8pm at The Tobacco Factory, Raleigh Road, Bedminster, Bristol, BS3 1TF. Tickets are £5 and can be purchased on the night, or in advance at http://cinemeshortfilms.eventbrite.co.uk Filmmakers who are screening films on the night get free entry. For more information on 'CineMe Shorts' plus other events and screenings please look at our website - http://cinemefilms.com/ You can also find more information on CineMe Films on our Facebook group, Twitter page and Linked In. LOCATION:The Tobacco Factory., Raleigh Road, Bedminster, Bristol,, BS3 1TF CATEGORIES:Bristol Media event, AnimationEvent ManagementMusic & SoundTV / Film / Video URL:http://www.bristolmedia.co.uk/diary/2012/2/28/cineme-shorts-at-the-tobacco-factory-bristol SEQUENCE:0 CREATED:20120129T123741 LAST-MODIFIED:20120130T111841 ORGANIZER;CN=James Ewen:mailto:james.ewen@cinemefilms.com ATTENDEE;RSVP=true:mailto:james.ewen@cinemefilms.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20120229T093000 DTEND:20120229T163000 SUMMARY:Key Account Management DESCRIPTION:Key account management and the development of key accounts are critical to an organisation’s success or failure. It is the larger order or longer-term contract that can smooth out the cash flow and create significant profit potential. Multiple relationship management, networking and strategic planning are all crucial skills to maximise and maintain the potential of key accounts. This course provides delegates with practical and effective strategies to ensure that key account relationships are nurtured into highly valued partnerships. A strong focus will be placed on strategic planning and the skills needed to protect key accounts from competitor attack. Delegates will leave this course with a plan that will allow them to achieve all of the above. Delegates will learn: How to complete a successful transition into the key account manager’s role. How to construct and implement clear strategic plans to consolidate your key account relationships and gain valuable new and repeat business How to recognise and deal effectively with competitor threats How to use effective skills to persuade and motivate the key buyers, influencers and decision-makers. To select the most appropriate approach to secure increased and profitable business from your key accounts. How to develop strong personal links with all the key individuals in your major accounts and turn relationships into long-term partnerships. To respect, reassure and motivate the key personnel charged with servicing and supporting your major accounts. This course is designed for: Key account executives, account managers and those who are progressing into a key account management role or those who need to develop their skills in managing accounts. Fundamental sales skills are assumed and will not be covered on this course. LOCATION:Bristol Business College, Engineers House, Clifton, Bristol, BS8 3NB CATEGORIES:Bristol Media event, URL:http://www.bristolmedia.co.uk/diary/2012/2/29/key-account-management SEQUENCE:0 CREATED:20120126T160625 LAST-MODIFIED:20120127T135015 ORGANIZER;CN=Paula Brady:mailto:paula.brady@bristolbusinesscollege.com ATTENDEE;RSVP=true:mailto:paula.brady@bristolbusinesscollege.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20120229T100000 DTEND:20120229T170000 SUMMARY:Writing For The Web - 1-day, CIM Accredited Course DESCRIPTION:This practical and interactive one-day training course will show you how to produce persuasive online copy. You’ll learn proven techniques to move web visitors through your sales and conversion process and encourage more of them to make contact and buy from you. If you are interested in improving your website, engaging with your customers and increasing the revenue from your website, then this course is for you. People who've taken this course include marketing professionals from Nationwide, Sift Media, Skandia, The Real Adventure, Mondial Assistance, Bath Spa University, IMSM and Jelf. What you'll learn By the end of the workshop you'll be confident in: Understanding the key principles of copy for the Web How people read online Developing your own copywriting approach Establishing your 'Tone of Voice' Producing vibrant copy that both explains and engages Developing your Content Strategy and Copywriting Schedule How to improve the copy on your site for increased impact LOCATION:Glove Factory Studios, Brook Lane, Holt, Bradford-on-Avon, BA14 6RL CATEGORIES:Bristol Media event, Advertising & MarketingDigital / InteractivePublishing / Press / Media URL:http://www.bristolmedia.co.uk/diary/2012/2/29/writing-for-the-web-1-day-cim-accredited-course SEQUENCE:0 CREATED:20120109T172007 LAST-MODIFIED:20120110T104224 ORGANIZER;CN=Gail Parminter:mailto:gail@creativetraining.co.uk ATTENDEE;RSVP=true:mailto:gail@creativetraining.co.uk END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20120302T093000 DTEND:20120302T163000 SUMMARY:Effective Conflict Management Training DESCRIPTION:Conflict is inevitable, but it can be reduced and turned into something positive. The interpersonal conflicts we experience on a daily basis at both from the large organizations to a tiny corporation. Conflict shifts people's focus away from work and the basic goals of the team, department and organization. It negatively impacts productivity, morale and ultimately the results. The most important skills needed for managing employee relations are interpersonal communications and conflict management skills. No one likes to deal with conflict, but the truth of the matter is that we must. Problems that aren't dealt with tend to become septic and spread into other areas and relationships. Conflict Management Skills can help in resolving employee relations issues quickly and more effectively, and can create greater satisfaction with the workgroup. Surveys show that managers now spend about 20 percent of their time on conflict resolution. And, as employees are asked to communicate with a greater variety of people, they need their own conflict management skills. Most of us are less skilled at handling conflict than we should be. Although studies show that a negotiating behaviour is usually the best response to a conflict situation. The challenge is to recognise potential conflict and learn to use effective skills to manage it to reach a satisfactory outcome for you, the other person(s) and your organisation. During this one day workshop on Effective Conflict Management you will look at the best practise skills for dealing with these challenging and emotional situations. Delegates will learn how to: Understand what Conflict Management actually is and how it manifests itself in their workplace Differentiate between conflict and confrontation Analyse the different conflict management strategies, their particular preferences and which style would be more appropriate in particular circumstances How you can create further conflict if you don’t handle the situation effectively Use logical or emotional language as appropriate to the situation Tackle conflict in its earliest stages to prevent it becoming too large to handle Effective listening skills Disordered management style and issues exacerbate the conflict because the communication gets distorted and people become frustrated in a workgroup. Managers should always address up difficult situation and speak up. Effective listening skills convey information properly. Listening what the person says, and responding to the conversation on a positive way reduces workplace conflict. Conflict of any type creates some type of emotions such as anger, frustration, and sorrow. Managing these emotions through respect and careful manner can establish a good relationship with the workplace. With all these techniques improve your conflict-management skills that will go a long way in fostering positive employee relations with a workforce This one day workshop is designed to equip you with the skills and give you the confidence to deal with even the most challenging situations. LOCATION:Bristol Business College, Engineers House Clifton, Bristol, BS8 3NB CATEGORIES:Bristol Media event, URL:http://www.bristolmedia.co.uk/diary/2012/3/2/effective-conflict-management-training SEQUENCE:0 CREATED:20120126T161048 LAST-MODIFIED:20120127T135015 ORGANIZER;CN=Paula Brady:mailto:paula.brady@bristolbusinesscollege.com ATTENDEE;RSVP=true:mailto:paula.brady@bristolbusinesscollege.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20120302T093000 DTEND:20120302T163000 SUMMARY:Appraisal & Performance Management Training DESCRIPTION:Appraisal and Performance Management One of the most difficult tasks a manager has to perform is that of staff appraisal. Agreeing to the objectives of staff appraisal as well as making effective use of staff appraisal can improve the performance of your business. A well designed system of appraisal can help you in assessing your staff and give good constructive feedback as well as praise them for their good work. It is also a chance to further clarify the objectives of the company and the employees. A good appraisal should motivate your employees. So how can you make appraisals effective and powerful sources of staff motivation? During this one day workshop on Appraisal and Performance Management you will look at “managing” as a process that is ongoing; one that focuses on helping people develop their day-to-day performance. Delegates will learn: To set SMART objectives and targets for individuals based on organisation needs How to monitor, measure & assess individual performance on ongoing basis, e.g. use of observation and other means of tracking performance Coaching and feedback skills that can be used on regular basis, e.g. Assertive Push for giving balanced feedback and constructive criticism and how to coach an individual to get them to give feedback to themselves. The concept of Internal & External Referencing in relation to how much praise and affirmation an individual needs. How to run an effective performance appraisal interview, what preparation should be done by both parties, what to focus on during an interview What makes performance appraisal conversations challenging? How can we get around these issues and make every performance appraisal a positive experience? Give effective feedback & handle difficult messages Set achievable goals and expectations Support other people's development Build confidence and morale Set effective boundaries Know what to do when the goal posts change An Appraisal & Evaluation form to suit you Tools for day-to-day Performance Management It will help you to provide direct reports and enable you to help develop the skills and confidence of the person being appraised. It will enable you to give honest feedback and not avoid awkward issues. At the end of the day, a well planned and run appraisal meeting can have a powerful motivational impact on your staff. LOCATION:Bristol Business College, Engineers House, Clifton,Bristol, BS8 3NB CATEGORIES:Bristol Media event, URL:http://www.bristolmedia.co.uk/diary/2012/3/2/appraisal-performance-management-training SEQUENCE:0 CREATED:20120126T161415 LAST-MODIFIED:20120127T135014 ORGANIZER;CN=Paula Brady:mailto:paula.brady@bristolbusinesscollege.com ATTENDEE;RSVP=true:mailto:paula.brady@bristolbusinesscollege.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20120302T133000 DTEND:20120302T160000 SUMMARY:Producing Creative Campaigns Seminar DESCRIPTION:South West Regional Group Seminar: Producing Creative Campaigns Programme Creativity is the magical ingredient which can make the difference between an average communications campaign and one that exceeds its objectives and truly delivers against the bottom line. But what is a ‘creative’ campaign and how can charity communicators use creativity to support their work? In this seminar we will listen to two South West charities that have used creativity to problem solve, reach new audiences, stretch budgets and amplify messages, to excellent effect. Lucy King, PR Manager at Bristol Zoo will talk about Bristol Zoo’s 175th Anniversary Wow! Gorillas campaign. Aimed at inspiring civic pride and engaging communities, this led to a Bristol art trail showcasing a host of gorillas funded and created in collaboration with local businesses, charities and artists. The campaign generated unprecedented on-line buzz while capturing the hearts of Bristol’s community and tourists alike. Natasha Collins-Daniel, Education and Media Manager at ERIC (Education and Resources for Improving Childhood continence), a national charity based in Bristol, will talk about ERIC’s recent Banish the Wee Horror campaign. Despite limited resource, this campaign exceeded objectives and went on to win Gold in the not-for-profit category at the 2010 CIPR PRide awards and the Small Charity, Big Achiever Award at the 2011 Third Sector Excellence Awards. _______________________________________ Book your place: Places are limited so please book now to avoid disappointment. Find out more and book your place here: www.charitycomms.org.uk/creative_campaigns LOCATION:Co-ordinated Action Against Domestic Abuse, 3rd Floor Maxet House, 28 Baldwin Street, Bristol, BS1 1NG CATEGORIES:Bristol Media event, Advertising & MarketingDesignDigital / InteractivePRPublishing / Press / MediaTV / Film / Video URL:http://www.bristolmedia.co.uk/diary/2012/3/2/producing-creative-campaigns-seminar SEQUENCE:0 CREATED:20120130T131309 LAST-MODIFIED:20120131T093857 ORGANIZER;CN=Lally Pearson / CharityComms:mailto:lally@charitycomms.org.uk ATTENDEE;RSVP=true:mailto:lally@charitycomms.org.uk END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20120303 DTEND:20120317 SUMMARY:The Door Prize - For Painting DESCRIPTION:The Door Prize is an art competition exclusively for painters, providing a unique and affordable opportunity for both students and practicing artists to exhibit their work in a major exhibition in the UK. The voluntarily run project, directed by Antria Pelekanou (co-director of ‘Persona Art Festival’ and chief curator of ‘A Moving Exhibition’) will run from 3-17 March 2012 at the Nails Gallery in Bristol city centre. The initiative of this project is to enhance the experience of Bristol’s residents and visitors, building on Bristol’s reputation as a cultural and creative city. With leading institutions such as Spike Island and Arnolfini boosting Bristol's art scene, we aim to invite artists from all over the globe to visit Bristol, showcase their artwork, and further enhance the vibrant scene the city has to offer. There are many free annual cultural events held in Bristol such as the Bristol Balloon Festival, BrisFest and Open Studios at Jamaica Street Artists to name a few. We believe that The Door Prize will be a great edition to the calendar, providing the public with an exciting opportunity to get involved with the arts. All visitors to The Door Prize group exhibition will be encouraged to vote for their favourite painting on the opening, guaranteeing an engaging and entertaining experience. The works will be selected by a combination of the judging panel and the public vote. The winner of The Door Prize will receive an award specially commissioned from London based artist Desiree Ickerodt, and a Solo exhibition. Along with the prestige of being the winner of the first Door Prize, the winner will also be given a rare opportunity to become actively involved in the judging process of The Door Prize 2013. In addition to the winner, there will be two runners up who will both receive a free designed publication including a selected part of their portfolio. One of the two runners up will be commissioned to create the 2013 Door Prize award. In a celebration of painting as one of the most recognised and respected art forms, the competition opens the Door to the public and there can only be one winner. So...come along and get involved! LOCATION:Nails Gallery, Lower Exchange Hall, Corn Street, BS1 1JQ CATEGORIES:Bristol Media event, PRPublishing / Press / MediaAdvertising & MarketingEvent ManagementBristol Media Preferred Suppliers URL:http://www.bristolmedia.co.uk/diary/2012/3/3/the-door-prize-for-painting SEQUENCE:0 CREATED:20110325T120829 LAST-MODIFIED:20110325T130906 ORGANIZER;CN=Antria Pelekanou:mailto:art@thedoorprize.co.uk ATTENDEE;RSVP=true:mailto:art@thedoorprize.co.uk END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20120314 DTEND:20120316 SUMMARY:Motion Capture Lab DESCRIPTION:Dates: 14 -16 March 2012 Deadline for Applications: 5pm, Friday 2 March 2012 Location: Centroid (Pinewood Studios) and Lighthouse (Brighton) Fee: £300 (please note that a number of fully subsidised places are available) Full details and to apply visit: www.lighthouse.org.uk/programme/motion-capture-lab Lighthouse is delighted to be working in partnership with Centroid, one of the UK’s leading motion capture and character animation studios, to offer this intensive 3-day training programme. The Motion Capture Lab offers high-quality craft and technical training for film professionals and practitioners, and is a valuable opportunity for participants to gain new contacts within the field of motion capture and character animation. Long perceived as a visual effects tool used only in big budget films and video games, the use of motion capture is now becoming more affordable and accessible, offering filmmakers exciting new creative possibilities and enabling them to bring vivid imaginative worlds and fantastical characters to the screen. The Lab will take place in Centroid’s state-of-the-art facilities, located at Pinewood Studios, and at Lighthouse in Brighton. Training will be delivered through practical hands-on workshops, demonstrations, specialist tutorials, case-studies, screenings and master classes. All sessions will be led by experienced trainers and experts who are active themselves within the field of motion capture production. LOCATION:Lighthouse, 28 Kensington Street, BN1 4AJ CATEGORIES:Bristol Media event, TV / Film / Video URL:http://www.bristolmedia.co.uk/diary/2012/3/14/motion-capture-lab SEQUENCE:0 CREATED:20120203T104723 LAST-MODIFIED:20120203T131134 ORGANIZER;CN=Roberta:mailto:assistant@lighthouse.org.uk ATTENDEE;RSVP=true:mailto:assistant@lighthouse.org.uk END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20120314T163000 DTEND:20120314T183000 SUMMARY:Employer Workshop (1) Recruitment Advertising and Attracting Talent DESCRIPTION:Recruitment Advertising and Attracting Talent 14th March 2012 Bristol Media is keen to support our employer members in their search for new talent, and in helping companies grow and develop teams.  With the increasing levels of legal implications regarding advertising for talent, employing people and building teams, we are keen to ensure our members get the right information and understand the best way of creating a superb team, avoiding any pitfalls along the way. We are runningt 4 Employer Workshops for 2012 run by Kerrie Hunt, Partner Head of Employment at Thrings, and Liz Gadd from Xchangeteam.  Each workshop will be held at Thrings, The Paragon, Counterslip, Bristol BS1 6BX and will run from 4.30pm-6.30pm with tea and coffee on arrival.  The Workshops are suitable for HR professionals, those responsible for recruitment and key decision makers in agencies and companies who do not have an HR person but who do regularly recruit.  The Workshops will cover: Recruitment Advertising and Attracting Talent (14the March) The Interview and Job Offer (25th April) The Probation Period (13th June) Managing and Retaining your Team (11th July) Recruitment Advertising and Attracting Talent 14th March:  Up to date facts and expert advice on:   What you can and cannot put in an advertisement with particular reference to discrimination pitfalls – using Tribunal examples How to write compelling advertisements, where to post roles for the best results and the use of Social Media for recruitment purposes Highlight contract difference between permanent job advertisements and freelance, rejection letters (avoiding discrimination) National Minimum Wage implications for internships and work experience. Each workshop is £25+VAT for members and £55+VAT for non members.  Book all 4 workshops at the same time and get one free! To confirm your place email Maddie@bristolmedia.co.uk or call 0117 971 0199 LOCATION:Thrings, The Paragon, Counterslip, Bristol, BS1 6TS CATEGORIES:Bristol Media event, URL:http://www.bristolmedia.co.uk/diary/2012/3/14/employer-workshop-1-recruitment-advertising-and-attracting-talent SEQUENCE:0 CREATED:20120119T103904 LAST-MODIFIED:20120119T103904 ORGANIZER;CN=Caroline Marshall:mailto:caroline@bristolmedia.co.uk ATTENDEE;RSVP=true:mailto:caroline@bristolmedia.co.uk END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20120321T090000 DTEND:20120321T170000 SUMMARY:App Development for Designers and Front End Developers DESCRIPTION:Have any of your clients ever asked you for an app but you didn't know how to make one? Do you have the design skills but not the technical ability to make a smartphone app? Then this Bristol based training course is for you! In one day we will walk you through what it really takes to build an App and what the benefits are of making your own apps. We will then show you how to actually build it using your existing design and web skills with AppFurnace. AppFurnace, is a set of powerful online tools that makes it easy for designers and web developers to make their own apps for both iPhone and Android. AppFurnace has already been successfully used to make apps for organisations such as The Tower of London, The Royal Shakespeare Company and Bristol Media's own Vision Conference. If you want to make high quality totally custom apps for your clients come along and learn how to make your own apps. AppFurnace supports both iPhone andAndroid, with iPad coming soon. Designers who have already taken the course and are now building their own apps have said:  "A great introductory course in to the usefulness of AppFurnace for producing apps. No longer are programmers the sole provider of apps, now web designers can produce great apps for their clients!", "Useful insights into app development and very helpful, friendly presenters." "I'm very excited about the possibilities of this new media and how it can benefit my clients as well as the additional revenue stream. It really has opened a whole new world...". The one day course is offered to Bristol Media members for just £60.00+VAT and for non members, £90.00+VAT (Usual rate £354) All refreshments are included. Two dates are available: Wednesday March 21 or Tuesday April 17th from 0900-1700 at the Pervasive Media Studio, Watershed, Bristol. Space is limited to 12 per session.  To book and reserve your place email jo@calvium.com   LOCATION:Pervasive Media Studio, Watershed, 1 Canon's Road, Bristol, BS1 5TX CATEGORIES:Bristol Media event, URL:http://www.bristolmedia.co.uk/diary/2012/3/21/app-development-for-designers-and-front-end-developers SEQUENCE:0 CREATED:20120207T171543 LAST-MODIFIED:20120207T171709 ORGANIZER;CN=:mailto:maddie@bristolmedia.co.uk ATTENDEE;RSVP=true:mailto:maddie@bristolmedia.co.uk END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20120322T100000 DTEND:20120322T170000 SUMMARY:Look Listen Experience DESCRIPTION:Leading supplier of broadcast equipment Visual Impact are running an exhibition & Seminar roadshow and its coming to Bristol on 22nd March 2012. It will feature: Latest production equipment from major manufacturers such as Sony, Canon, Panasonic, Arri, Litepanels, Vinten, O'Connor and more... Dedicated camera, lighting, off-board recorders, workflow and audio hands-on areas Fully rigged cameras in hand-held, Sshoulder mount, studio and 35mm cinematography configurations FREE seminars delivered by experts from the local production community LOCATION:Ashton Gate Stadium , Ashton Road, BS3 3EJ CATEGORIES:Bristol Media event, TV / Film / Video URL:http://www.bristolmedia.co.uk/diary/2012/3/22/look-listen-experience SEQUENCE:0 CREATED:20120206T173301 LAST-MODIFIED:20120207T171158 ORGANIZER;CN=Rob Newton:mailto:rob@visuals.co.uk ATTENDEE;RSVP=true:mailto:rob@visuals.co.uk END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20120322T103000 DTEND:20120322T183000 SUMMARY:Kickstart Your Career in Film and TV, at Pinewood Studios DESCRIPTION:A full day of industry knowledge and practical advice which will cover:- What is your brand? Tips and ideas on strengthening your CV Looking at interview techniques An introduction to the film & TV industry Networking There will also be an opportunity for a tour around the iconic Pinewood Studios. Course cost £150 but we are giving away a free bursary place to one lucky applicant. "It was so insightful and enjoyable. I feel like I probably learnt more useful information in that one day than I have done over my past three years at University." November participant More details here: http://bit.ly/n66g7C LOCATION:Pinewood Studios, Iver Heath, SL0 0NH CATEGORIES:Bristol Media event, TV / Film / Video URL:http://www.bristolmedia.co.uk/diary/2012/3/22/kickstart-your-career-in-film-and-tv-at-pinewood-studios SEQUENCE:0 CREATED:20120131T155132 LAST-MODIFIED:20120201T102353 ORGANIZER;CN=:mailto:info@firstlightonline.co.uk ATTENDEE;RSVP=true:mailto:info@firstlightonline.co.uk END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20120330T093000 DTEND:20120330T163000 SUMMARY:Workshop Skills Training DESCRIPTION:WORKSHOP SKILLS - One Day Course The aim of this course is to introduce participants to the skills necessary to successfully deliver workshops for the general public. By the end of the day participants will have... An understanding of the practicalities of running a workshop, including health and safety, insurance, promotion, planning and evaluation. Considered what the client is looking for in a good workshop. Studied all learning styles and what this means for the way they deliver information. Analysed their own learning style and looked at how this will impact delivery. Covered the fundamentals of presentation skills and explored how to deliver an effective demonstration. LOCATION:Bath Royal Literary and Scientific Institution, 16-18 Queens Square, Bath, BA1 2HN CATEGORIES:Bristol Media event, URL:http://www.bristolmedia.co.uk/diary/2012/3/30/workshop-skills-training SEQUENCE:0 CREATED:20120131T161131 LAST-MODIFIED:20120201T102353 ORGANIZER;CN=Eva Shackel:mailto:evashackel@me.com ATTENDEE;RSVP=true:mailto:evashackel@me.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20120415T120000 DTEND:20120415T180000 SUMMARY:Spring Art Market DESCRIPTION:A vibrant mix of original arts and crafts all under one roof! Original prints, charming jewellery, beautiful pottery, colourful paintings. timeless and seasonal gifts, custom clothing, handmade furnishings, sculptures and more. A host of stalls featuring work by local artists and craft makers at affordable prices as well as workshops, demonstrations and opportunities to get involved in making stuff yourself. This spring we will be expanding into the garden with outdoor activities too. FREE ENTRY Café on site For more information or to book a stall and sell what you create please get in touch with us. -The Trinity Centre. Trinity Road, Bristol. BS2 0NW- LOCATION:The Trinity Centre, Trinity Road, BS2 0NW CATEGORIES:Bristol Media event, URL:http://www.bristolmedia.co.uk/diary/2012/4/15/spring-art-market SEQUENCE:0 CREATED:20120202T094355 LAST-MODIFIED:20120202T131907 ORGANIZER;CN=Karina Castro:mailto:karina@3ca.org.uk ATTENDEE;RSVP=true:mailto:karina@3ca.org.uk END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20120417T090000 DTEND:20120417T170000 SUMMARY:App Development for Designers and Front End Developers DESCRIPTION:Have any of your clients ever asked you for an app but you didn't know how to make one? Do you have the design skills but not the technical ability to make a smartphone app? Then this Bristol based training course is for you! In one day we will walk you through what it really takes to build an App and what the benefits are of making your own apps. We will then show you how to actually build it using your existing design and web skills with AppFurnace. AppFurnace, is a set of powerful online tools that makes it easy for designers and web developers to make their own apps for both iPhone and Android. AppFurnace has already been successfully used to make apps for organisations such as The Tower of London, The Royal Shakespeare Company and Bristol Media's own Vision Conference. If you want to make high quality totally custom apps for your clients come along and learn how to make your own apps. AppFurnace supports both iPhone andAndroid, with iPad coming soon. Designers who have already taken the course and are now building their own apps have said:  "A great introductory course in to the usefulness of AppFurnace for producing apps. No longer are programmers the sole provider of apps, now web designers can produce great apps for their clients!", "Useful insights into app development and very helpful, friendly presenters." "I'm very excited about the possibilities of this new media and how it can benefit my clients as well as the additional revenue stream. It really has opened a whole new world...". The one day course is offered to Bristol Media members for just £60.00+VAT and for non members, £90.00+VAT (Usual rate £354) All refreshments are included. Two dates are available: Wednesday March 21 or Tuesday April 17th from 0900-1700 at the Pervasive Media Studio, Watershed, Bristol. Space is limited to 12 per session.  To book and reserve your place email jo@calvium.com   LOCATION:Pervasive Media Studio, Watershed, 1 Canon's Road, Bristol, BS1 5TX CATEGORIES:Bristol Media event, URL:http://www.bristolmedia.co.uk/diary/2012/4/17/app-development-for-designers-and-front-end-developers SEQUENCE:0 CREATED:20120207T171646 LAST-MODIFIED:20120207T171646 ORGANIZER;CN=:mailto:maddie@bristolmedia.co.uk ATTENDEE;RSVP=true:mailto:maddie@bristolmedia.co.uk END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20120419T100000 DTEND:20120419T170000 SUMMARY:Creative Writing for Business - 1-day interactive course DESCRIPTION:We’re all hardwired to listen to stories, so storytelling helps to deliver messages in all areas of our lives, including business. Good communication through use of language is of crucial importance in today’s brand-sensitive business world – we’ll show you how to use language and narrative techniques to write in ways that will resonate with everyone associated with your business. Learn how to: • Give your business writing freshness, colour and personality • Use language creativity and imaginatively • Use storytelling and narrative techniques in the business environment • Turn management speak into plain English • Analyse your own writing and that of others Enhance and improve your writing for: • Websites • Emails • Blogs and social media • Speeches • Press releases • Annual reports • Internal communications • Marketing and advertising Who’s it for? This course is for anyone whose job involves writing, including: • Communications • Human Resources • Training • Brand management • Corporate affairs • Marketing • Management • And many other areas too Course structure 9.30am – 10.00am Coffee and croissants - registration 10am-12.30pm What is storytelling and how can it help us in business? Group seminar discussion around techniques and approaches. Individual exercises are set for completion over the lunch break. 12.30pm - 1.30pm Lunch break and completion of set exercise. 1.30pm – 3.00pm Seminar groups to discuss exercises and make improvements.Your main creative exercise is centred on business communications, but you will also be asked to write a personal piece during the day. 3.00pm-3.30pm Break – re-writing of exercise 3.30pm – 5.30pm Tutors show examples of their own work and open up discussion. Final exercise followed by a group discussion based on what you’ve learnt during the day. LOCATION:Glove Factory Studios, Brook Lane, Holt, Bradford-on-Avon, BA14 6RL CATEGORIES:Bristol Media event, Advertising & MarketingPublishing / Press / Media URL:http://www.bristolmedia.co.uk/diary/2012/4/19/creative-writing-for-business-1-day-interactive-course SEQUENCE:0 CREATED:20120109T172300 LAST-MODIFIED:20120110T104223 ORGANIZER;CN=Gail Parminter:mailto:gail@creativetraining.co.uk ATTENDEE;RSVP=true:mailto:gail@creativetraining.co.uk END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20120425T043000 DTEND:20120425T183000 SUMMARY:Employer Workshop (2) The Interview and Job Offer DESCRIPTION:The Interview and Job Offer 25th April 2012 (Workshop 2) Bristol Media is keen to support our employer members in their search for new talent, and in helping companies grow and develop teams.  With the increasing levels of legal implications regarding advertising for talent, employing people and building teams, we are keen to ensure our members get the right information and understand the best way of creating a superb team, avoiding any pitfalls along the way. We are runningt 4 Employer Workshops for 2012 run by Kerrie Hunt, Partner Head of Employment at Thrings, and Liz Gadd from Xchangeteam.  Each workshop will be held at Thrings, The Paragon, Counterslip, Bristol BS1 6BX and will run from 4.30pm-6.30pm with tea and coffee on arrival.  The Workshops are suitable for HR professionals, those responsible for recruitment and key decision makers in agencies and companies who do not have an HR person but who do regularly recruit.  The Workshops will cover: Recruitment Advertising and Attracting Talent (14the March) The Interview and Job Offer (25th April) The Probation Period (13th June) Managing and Retaining your Team (11th July) The Interview and Job Offer (Workshop 2) Up to date facts and expert advice on:   good interview practice how to get the best out of the interview structure/style of interview dos and don'ts of questioning how to encourage more reserved candidates to interact some tips on controlling the interview and the candidate avoiding discriminatory questions and discussion. use of job descriptions and person specifications, data protection advice. use of health questionnaire, when it is and is not allowed. the differences between freelance, contract  and permanent. how to present a job offer what are the legal implications of offering a job, offer letters and contracts employment status including immigration status, right to work. references and vetting procedures. Each workshop is £25+VAT for members and £55+VAT for non members.  Book all 4 workshops at the same time and get one free! To confirm your place email Maddie@bristolmedia.co.uk or call 0117 971 0199 LOCATION:Thrings, The Paragon, Counterslip, Bristol, BS1 6TX CATEGORIES:Bristol Media event, URL:http://www.bristolmedia.co.uk/diary/2012/4/25/employer-workshop-2-the-interview-and-job-offer SEQUENCE:0 CREATED:20120119T104617 LAST-MODIFIED:20120123T150803 ORGANIZER;CN=caroline marshall:mailto:caroline@bristolmedia.co.uk ATTENDEE;RSVP=true:mailto:caroline@bristolmedia.co.uk END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20120613T163000 DTEND:20120613T183000 SUMMARY:Employer Workshop 3 - The Probation Period DESCRIPTION:The Probation Period, 13th June 2012 (Workshop 3) Bristol Media is keen to support our employer members in their search for new talent, and in helping companies grow and develop teams.  With the increasing levels of legal implications regarding advertising for talent, employing people and building teams, we are keen to ensure our members get the right information and understand the best way of creating a superb team, avoiding any pitfalls along the way. We are runningt 4 Employer Workshops for 2012 run by Kerrie Hunt, Partner Head of Employment at Thrings, and Liz Gadd from Xchangeteam.  Each workshop will be held at Thrings, The Paragon, Counterslip, Bristol BS1 6BX and will run from 4.30pm-6.30pm with tea and coffee on arrival.  The Workshops are suitable for HR professionals, those responsible for recruitment and key decision makers in agencies and companies who do not have an HR person but who do regularly recruit.  The Workshops will cover: Recruitment Advertising and Attracting Talent (14the March) The Interview and Job Offer (25th April) The Probation Period (13th June) Managing and Retaining your Team (11th July) The Probation Period, (Workshop 3) Up to date facts and expert advice on:   induction, training, expectations, and management of the candidate in the first 90 days of employment.  induction packs, what should be included, what methods and systems can be put in place to ensure both sides get a fair and reasonable opportunity to make it a great hire. the employment contract, what and why. probationary periods, legal status, employment rights. advice on terms if using a recruitment agency Each workshop is £25+VAT for members and £55+VAT for non members.  Book all 4 workshops at the same time and get one free! To confirm your place email Maddie@bristolmedia.co.uk or call 0117 971 0199 LOCATION:thrings, The Paragon, Counterslip, Bristol, BS1 6TX CATEGORIES:Bristol Media event, URL:http://www.bristolmedia.co.uk/diary/2012/6/13/employer-workshop-3-the-probation-period SEQUENCE:0 CREATED:20120119T105043 LAST-MODIFIED:20120119T105043 ORGANIZER;CN=Caroline Marshall:mailto:caroline@bristolmedia.co.uk ATTENDEE;RSVP=true:mailto:caroline@bristolmedia.co.uk END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20120711T163000 DTEND:20120711T183000 SUMMARY:Employer Workshop (4) Managing and Retaining your Team DESCRIPTION:Managing and Retaining your Team, 11th July  (Workshop 4) Bristol Media is keen to support our employer members in their search for new talent, and in helping companies grow and develop teams.  With the increasing levels of legal implications regarding advertising for talent, employing people and building teams, we are keen to ensure our members get the right information and understand the best way of creating a superb team, avoiding any pitfalls along the way. We are runningt 4 Employer Workshops for 2012 run by Kerrie Hunt, Partner Head of Employment at Thrings, and Liz Gadd from Xchangeteam.  Each workshop will be held at Thrings, The Paragon, Counterslip, Bristol BS1 6BX and will run from 4.30pm-6.30pm with tea and coffee on arrival.  The Workshops are suitable for HR professionals, those responsible for recruitment and key decision makers in agencies and companies who do not have an HR person but who do regularly recruit.  The Workshops will cover: Recruitment Advertising and Attracting Talent (14the March) The Interview and Job Offer (25th April) The Probation Period (13th June) Managing and Retaining your Team (11th July) Managing and Retaining your Team, (Workshop 4) Up to date facts and expert advice on:   Appraisals Performance Management Training Plans Disciplinaries The ongoing relationship with the employee, general advice on expectations and career development plans, particularly related to the creative sector.  What targets can be set and how can they be monitored? Feedback, facts and information on: What do employees want from their employers in 2011? How can you stand out from the crowd as an employer? What does your brand say about you as a prospective employer? Who are your ambassadors? Legals around employment status and length of service. Approach to flexible working, maternity/paternity leave benefits, salary sacrifice schemes, long service, promotion, discrimination issues and retirement. Each workshop is £25+VAT for members and £55+VAT for non members.  Book all 4 workshops at the same time and get one free! To confirm your place email Maddie@bristolmedia.co.uk or call 0117 971 0199 LOCATION:Thrings, The Paragon, Counterslip, Bristol, BS1 6TX CATEGORIES:Bristol Media event, URL:http://www.bristolmedia.co.uk/diary/2012/7/11/employer-workshop-4-managing-and-retaining-your-team SEQUENCE:0 CREATED:20120119T105543 LAST-MODIFIED:20120119T105543 ORGANIZER;CN=Caroline:mailto:caroline@bristolmedia.co.uk ATTENDEE;RSVP=true:mailto:caroline@bristolmedia.co.uk END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR