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BITE sessions for 2008-9

Dealing with Stress

Need help dealing with stress? The first step is to understand and acknowledge it. Learn how to recognise stress and to cope with it, avoiding the negative thinking cycle which we all commonly fall into! Share stress tips and undergo a relaxation technique to help you in times of need.

Communication Skills

"dot dot dot dash dash dash"

Text Messages. Email. Fax. Phone. Letter. Instant Messaging. Face to Face. There are so many different types of communicating. Yet do you really feel you are doing it effectively? Come along and find out how, and help maximise your results!

Project Planning

"You have three days to write your dissertation!"

Hmm - where on earth do you begin?! This course will guide you through the very basics of project planning, starting with what you want to achieve from the project. You will find out how to make your project SMART! And finally you get the chance to plan a real-life project and receive feedback on it.

Presentation Skills

"The human brain starts working the moment we are born, and stops the moment we stand up to speak in public". (Sir George Jessel)

We all have to make presentations in life - at work, in class, at weddings... Yet most people say it is one of their biggest fears! Whether you're terrified of speaking to an audience, or just want to brush up your existing skills, you'll be welcome on this course! Topic covered include how to write a speech, structuring a presentation, body language and verbal communication, and overcoming anxieties.

Time Management

"The dog ate my homework".

Have you ever wished there were more hours in a day, or wondered just how on earth you're going to fit it all in? If so, this course is for you - you need never hand in a late assignment again ! Learn how to use a diary, prioritise competing demands, and plan out work for all your deadlines!

Assertiveness

"Waiter - there's a fly in my soup!"

Have you ever wished you could bring yourself to complain about bad service in a restaurant? Ever had to fight off unwanted advances in the pub on a Friday night? Or just wished you could get your own way when you deserve it a bit more? Everyone is welcome to come and find out how at this course! Identify different behavioral types that exist, and how to recognise them. Plus consider the benefits of assertiveness and receive top tips for being more assertive.

Problem Solving

"If Peter has 6 sweets, and gives 2 to Polly, how many sweets does Peter have left?"

Unfortunately not all problems are that easy to solve. More and more businesses ask potential employees what approach they would adopt to solving a problem. If you were asked, what would you say? This course will help you look at innovative ways of dealing with obstacles in your life and examine helpful and hindering forces that may affect your problem solving ability. We'll also give the human brain a thorough examination.... Sounds fun? Come along!

Meeting Skills

"Order!"

House meetings, Programme rep meetings, club and society meetings, staff meetings, SRC meetings. The list goes on... One things for sure, no-one ever tells you how to behave in a meeting, you're just expected to magically know! If you have ever attended a meeting and left feeling frustrated, if you've never been to a meeting, and wonder what on earth goes on, or if you want to impress a potential employer, come along and find out more!

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