Shapes in Practice Leadership session - How to prioritise powerfully, set boundaries, say no and deal with pushback (FD25FEB26)

AvailabilityPlaces available (course only available for users whose main occupation is dental trainer/faculty or gp trainer/faculty or medical trainer/faculty or public health trainer/faculty)  Remove from basket
SubjectFaculty Development
DescriptionThis practical course helps professionals prioritise effectively, set strong boundaries, and say no confidently. Through interactive sessions, you'll learn to manage pushback, reduce overwhelm, and focus on what you can control, boosting productivity and wellbeing.
Additional information

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Joining Instructions

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VenueVirtual (Zoom), - Virtual  View details
Date & timeWednesday 25 February 2026, 09:30 to 13:00
LecturerDr Sarah Coope  View details
Target audience

This course is only available to Educational Supervisors, Education Leads, Training Programme Directors and Senior Faculty within Yorkshire and the Humber.

Mandatory: Dentist, or Doctor, or Public Health Professional

Course styleWorkshop
CateringNo catering
CPD points0.000
CostNo charge
Aims

You will gain the confidence and skills to prioritise effectively, set and maintain healthy boundaries, and handle pushback, enabling you to manage workload sustainably and protect your wellbeing.

Objectives
  • Understand why we get stuck in the urgency trap, constantly firefighting urgent tasks instead of focusing on what matters.
  • Learn strategies to create time for priorities that truly impact your goals and wellbeing.
  • Develop skills to manage your focus and attention, confidently saying no to distractions and unimportant demands.
Learning outcomes
  • You will be able to recognise and break free from the urgency trap, shifting your focus from constant firefighting to strategic prioritisation.
  • You will confidently apply techniques to carve out time for high-impact tasks that align with your goals and values.
  • You will effectively manage their attention, setting boundaries and saying no to distractions and low-priority demands to protect your focus and energy.