Whether you're looking to renew your understanding of the co-operative values and principles, explore how your organisation can implement the Sustainable Development Goals, or are interested in climate action - we've got a course for you And remember, all our courses can be facilitated live in-person, or online via Zoom.

Emotional intelligence

In this course participants will have the opportunity to develop their understanding of emotional intelligence and what this means to them. Participants will explore the key characteristics that form the foundations of emotional intelligence, and share examples of when they have demonstrated these characteristics in their work and life. Finally, the course will identify areas where emotional intelligence is important, focusing on specific areas relevant to teams and organisations. Participants can expect to develop their knowledge of emotional intelligence and related characteristics and attributes, whilst also developing skills through working and collaborating in a co-operative learning space. 

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Creating safe cultures

In this course participants will explore how nurturing and maintaining a safe culture where people feel valued is key to the success of teams and organisations. Where conflicts arise, it’s important that these are managed through positive and respectful exchanges to seek solutions in the best interests of an organisation and its employees. Focusing on values, this course aims to help participants highlight different behaviours that may have a negative impact on the culture of organisations. Using practical examples, participants will identify how these can be addressed in a positive and empowering way. 

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Co-operative values and principles in action

Whether new to co-operatives or experienced co-operators, this workshop is suitable for those wanting to explore the co-operative values and principles and how you can effectively put them into practice.  

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Introduction to co-operatives

The aim of this workshop is to provide an introduction to co-operatives by exploring theirhistorical origins, including the values and principles, as well as the co-operative movement today.   

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Exploring international co-operative development

The purpose of this workshop to explore the role that co-operative enterprise has in international development. It will introduce learners to the different ways co-operatives work to address a range of challenges across both the global north and south, linking to the UN’s Sustainable Development Goals. 

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Promoting climate action: How co-operatives can make a difference

The UK is now committed, in law, to become carbon neutral by 2050 and every organisation has a responsibility to transform its own culture. This aim of this workshop is to explore the links between climate action and participants’ roles within their organisations. 

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Developing an engaged membership

Co-ops are membership organisations set up to meet the needs of their members, and an active, diverse and engaged membership is crucial for any co-operative to effective.  

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