National Exercise Referral Scheme (NERS)

Date Delivered:

June 2016

Format:

A two-day training programme of sessions delivered indoors and outdoors

Number of participants:

24 team leaders

 Workshop or programme delivered:

The full programme was a series of interactive and though provoking sessions that prompted Team Leaders to analyse and modify different aspects of their working lives including: leadership, change management, energy management and mindset/state management. By breaking habits and applying mindfulness, motivation and commitment, participants were able to: create flexible environments, develop positive presence, and cultivate leadership resilience; as well as leaving with the tools and knowledge to coach and mentor others.

Participant testimonials:

• “Really useful and energising two days. Time to learn, reflect and plan. I’m ready to implement.”
• “I loved the interaction and opportunity to get out and explore the techniques outdoors – a refreshing and empowering approach.”
• “I will incorporate many of the techniques learned on the course with my team to help them to adjust to departmental changes.”
• “I enjoyed the set up and how the sessions were structured with time to talk and share ideas.”
• “I can see the benefits of the education and research into how we form habits and behaviour.”