Category: Free Workshops

Free workshop for members

Date and time
June 26, 10.30am-4.30am

Venue
Bristol Old Vic
King Street
Bristol
BS1 4ED

 

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APPLY ONLINE BY JUNE 17

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Content

Negotiation is an essential skill for a freelance to master. Whether you are negotiating day rates or defined packages of work, it’s important to learn to represent yourself clearly and effectively with the aim of agreeing terms that you and your client are happy with.

This workshop will give you tools and tips for planning, preparing and conducting negotiations in a business like way. It will offer you insights into styles and processes that can help improve your effectiveness for future negotiations.

This workshop covers:

• the importance of principled negotiation
• how to prepare effectively
• how to gather the information you need to negotiate effectively
• how to find common ground
• how to focus on negotiation as a business transaction
• the importance of defining limits.

This workshop includes practical exercises to provide participants with the opportunity to try out what you learn in a safe environment.

Who should attend?

Anyone who needs to negotiate with clients, especially if they have found themselves in the past, agreeing to things they later regretted.

Qualifications required

No specific qualifications are required.

Expected Learning Outcomes

By the end of the workshop you will:

• have gained a deeper understanding of the negotiation process
• be aware of the importance of planning effectively
• know how important it is to explore all the potential variables
• be aware of the relational aspects of negotiation
• see the benefits of joint problem solving as a negotiation style
• understand the importance of strategic thinking in negotiations.

Tutor: Muriel McClymont

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Apply Online

To apply for a place on this free, one-day workshop, fill in the short application form by June 17 2014. You will need to register if you have not done so already. All workshops have been over-subscribed to date so successful applicants will be chosen randomly after the cut-off date of June 17. We will let you know if your application has been successful by June 18.

Further enquiries
e: [email protected]
t: 07710 240585

Free workshop for members

Time
2.00pm-4.30pm

Venue
National Union of Journalists
308-312 Gray's Inn Rd
London
WC1X 8DP

When the going gets tough, the tough get going! But how do they keep going? This is the million-dollar question that we are going to consider at this short session.

Even though we know setbacks are a normal part of freelance life - through no fault of our own, we don't always get that role, gig or commission we desperately want; the best of plans can go awry and we sometimes don't get the rewards we think we deserve - it can sometimes be difficult to bounce back.

This session will give you some useful strategies and tips to help you deal with setbacks in more constructive and less destructive ways.

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APPLY ONLINE BY JUNE 8

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Workshop content

This workshop includes:

• Developing resilience
• Not taking rejection personally
• Strategies for handling setbacks
• Identifying the benefits of setbacks
• Learning to consider setbacks in a larger context

Who should attend?

Anyone who wants to pick up ideas and strategies to deal with inevitable setbacks in the most constructive way.

Learning outcomes

By the end of the workshop, you will:

• Have tools and ideas to help develop your resilience
• Recognise your role and choice in how you react to setbacks
• Understand how to take something positive from the ‘bad’ stuff
• Discover that you are not alone!

Apply online

To apply for a place on this free, one-day workshop, fill in the short application form by June 8. You will need to register if you have not done so already so have your Union number to hand.

All events have been over-subscribed to date so successful applicants will be chosen randomly after the cut-off date. We will let you know if your application has been successful by Jun 10.

Tutor: Muriel McClymont 

Further enquiries

e: [email protected]
t: 07580 348726

Free workshop for members

Time
10.30am-4.30pm

Venue
Musicians’ Union
60-62
Clapham Road
London
SW9 OJJ

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APPLY ONLINE BY JUNE 3

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Workshop content

To maximise your website potential as an online marketing tool, it’s essential that you do everything possible to ensure that your audience can easily find and access it.

This one-day workshop quickly goes beyond the usual focus on search engines (though they are still covered) to understand the growing importance of social optimisation…creating stories and links that stand the best chance of being shared through social channels to build your online presence. It includes:

• Reviewing basic optimisation skills to ensure your words, images and videos stand the best chance of being found online
• Understanding how search engines work; the difference between on-page and off-page search engine optimisation
• Exploring the tricks and techniques used by growing websites and blogs for encouraging greater levels of engagement
• Understanding what kind of content does – and doesn’t – get promoted on Facebook’s newsfeed and on Twitter
• Exploring how to encourage sharing through the use of email
• Creating a schedule of shareable content for your own website or blog
• Understanding how to measure your success

Who should attend?

Only those freelances who have a website, are familiar with social media and are now looking to build their web presence and improve their ability to draw more traffic to their website.

Expected learning outcomes

• A greater knowledge of how to get found online
• A greater awareness of what content works to engage your audience
• An understanding of key online tools available to create shareable content
• A greater ability to build your online presence.

Workshop format

Computers are not provided as this workshop focuses on tutoring-, discussion- and group-based exercises. However, you are welcome to bring laptops, tablets or iphones if you wish to try out the methods discussed in realtime.

Apply online

To apply for a place on this free, one-day workshop, fill in the short application form by June 3. You will need to register if you have not done so already so have your Union number to hand.

All events have been over-subscribed to date so successful applicants will be chosen randomly after the cut-off date of June 3. We will let you know if your application has been successful by Jun 4.

Tutor: Dan Mason

 

Further enquiries
e: [email protected]
t: 07580 348726

Free workshop for members

Date and time
June 6, 10.30am-4.30pm (This is the correct time not 11.30 as previously advertised)

Venue
Friends Meeting House
Ship Street
Brighton
BN1 1AF

 

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APPLY ONLINE BY MAY 22

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Content

Negotiation is an essential skill for a freelance to master. Whether you are negotiating day rates or defined packages of work, it’s important to learn to represent yourself clearly and effectively with the aim of agreeing terms that you and your client are happy with.

This workshop will give you tools and tips for planning, preparing and conducting negotiations in a business like way. It will offer you insights into styles and processes that can help improve your effectiveness for future negotiations.

This workshop covers:

• the importance of principled negotiation
• how to prepare effectively
• how to gather the information you need to negotiate effectively
• how to find common ground
• how to focus on negotiation as a business transaction
• the importance of defining limits.

This workshop includes practical exercises to provide participants with the opportunity to try out what you learn in a safe environment.

Who should attend?

Anyone who needs to negotiate with clients, especially if they have found themselves in the past, agreeing to things they later regretted.

Qualifications required

No specific qualifications are required.

Expected Learning Outcomes

By the end of the workshop you will:

• have gained a deeper understanding of the negotiation process
• be aware of the importance of planning effectively
• know how important it is to explore all the potential variables
• be aware of the relational aspects of negotiation
• see the benefits of joint problem solving as a negotiation style
• understand the importance of strategic thinking in negotiations.

Tutor: Muriel McClymont

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Apply Online

To apply for a place on this free, one-day workshop, fill in the short application form by May 22 2014. You will need to register if you have not done so already. All workshops have been over-subscribed to date so successful applicants will be chosen randomly after the cut-off date of May 22. We will let you know if your application has been successful by May 23.

Further enquiries
e: [email protected]
t: 07710 240585

Free workshop for members

The date and time:
May 22, 10.30am – 4.30pm

The venue:
Musicians’ Union
60-62 Clapham Road
London
SW9 OJJ

Improve your time management, remove distractions and zoom through the chores of being freelance. Turn your To Do list into something you enjoy – and do – instead of just dread. Become the one everybody turns to because you never forget anything and you always deliver.

This workshop will help you understand how you work and what you can do to make better use of your limited time, become more productive and feel in control.

 

Apply online by May 12 2014

 

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Workshop content

This workshop will help you understand how you work and what you can do to make better use of your limited time, become more productive and feel in control.

Filled with practical advice and time saving tips, the workshop covers:

• Multitasking – how it can be bad for creatives and what you can do about it
• Priorities – the difference between urgent and important
• To Do lists – turning them from something you hate and avoid into something useful
• How preparation can make you more efficient
• Computers – time-saving tools that will make your life easier.

Who should attend

Those who are not getting enough done in their working week and are feeling that their work is controlling them rather than vice versa.

Expected learning outcomes

• A better understanding of how to manage your time and become more productive
• A better understanding of how to balance your creative and business work
• Knowledge of how to quickly dispense with chores so more of your time is spent on your talent
• Specific computer knowledge about what tools will help you and how to use them.

Apply online

To apply for a place on this free, one-day workshop, fill in the short application form by May 12. You will need to register if you have not done so already so have your Union number to hand.

All events have been over-subscribed to date so successful applicants will be chosen randomly after the cut-off date of May 12. We will let you know if your application has been successful by May 14.

Tutor: William Gallagher

Further enquiries
e: [email protected]
t: 07580 348726

Free workshop for members

The date and time:
May 14, 11.30am – 5.30pm

The venue:
Musicians’ Union
2 Sovereign Court
Graham Street
Birmingham
B13JR

Assertiveness is standing up for your right to be treated fairly. It is expressing your opinions, needs, and feelings, while recognising the opinions, needs, and feelings of others. This workshop will help you develop assertiveness with the aim of achieving the best solutions for all concerned.

 

Apply online by May 5 2014

 

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Workshop Content

We all have situations in our lives where we need to have what we feel are difficult, complicated or challenging conversations with people - where the outcome will have a significant impact on us. For example:

• When we need to ask for more money and other resources
• When we need to ensure that others understand our point of view
• When we are under pressure to say yes, but need to say no.

Learning how to achieve optimum solutions so that all concerned are satisfied with the outcome is a valuable skill and being assertive will help.

This workshop is full of tips and strategies to help you get what you want, while maintaining healthy relationships with the other people involved.

We explain what behaviours constitute assertiveness and how to deal with negative aggressive and passive behaviour (in others and in yourself).

There will be plenty of opportunities to test-drive the theory in a fun way.

Who should attend?

Anyone who would like to find out more about developing assertive behaviour.

Expected learning outcomes

• A clearer understanding of assertiveness and assertive behaviours
• More ideas on how to deal effectively with non-assertive behaviours
• Tips and advice on how to be more assertive

Apply online

To apply for a place on this free, one-day workshop, fill in the short application form by May 5. You will need to register if you have not done so already so have your Union number to hand.

All events have been over-subscribed to date so successful applicants will be chosen randomly after the cut-off date of May 5. We will let you know if your application has been successful by May 6.

Tutor: Muriel McClymont

Further enquiries
e: [email protected]
t: 07580 348726

Free workshop for members

The date and time:
April 25, 10.30am – 4.30pm

The venue:
Equity
Guild House
St Martin’s Lane
London
WC2 9EG

Assertiveness is standing up for your right to be treated fairly. It is expressing your opinions, needs, and feelings, while recognising the opinions, needs, and feelings of others. This workshop will help you develop assertiveness with the aim of achieving the best solutions for all concerned.

 

Apply online by April 16 2014

 

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Workshop Content

We all have situations in our lives where we need to have what we feel are difficult, complicated or challenging conversations with people - where the outcome will have a significant impact on us. For example:

• When we need to ask for more money and other resources
• When we need to ensure that others understand our point of view
• When we are under pressure to say yes, but need to say no.

Learning how to achieve optimum solutions so that all concerned are satisfied with the outcome is a valuable skill and being assertive will help.

This workshop is full of tips and strategies to help you get what you want, while maintaining healthy relationships with the other people involved.

We explain what behaviours constitute assertiveness and how to deal with negative aggressive and passive behaviour (in others and in yourself).

There will be plenty of opportunities to test-drive the theory in a fun way.

Who should attend?

Anyone who would like to find out more about developing assertive behaviour.

Expected learning outcomes

• A clearer understanding of assertiveness and assertive behaviours
• More ideas on how to deal effectively with non-assertive behaviours
• Tips and advice on how to be more assertive

Apply online

To apply for a place on this free, one-day workshop, fill in the short application form by April 16. You will need to register if you have not done so already so have your Union number to hand.

All events have been over-subscribed to date so successful applicants will be chosen randomly after the cut-off date of April 16. We will let you know if your application has been successful by April 17.

Tutor: Muriel McClymont

Further enquiries
e: [email protected]
t: 07580 348726

Free workshop for members

 The date and time: Mar 21, 10.30am to 4.30pm

The venue

Musicians’ Union
60-62 Clapham Road
London
SW9 0JJ

Whether you work in the field of performance, music, journalism or other forms of writing, many freelances have written - or intend to write - a book. It may be non-fiction, based on your expertise, skills and experience. Or, it could be a fiction title: that novel you’ve always wanted to write. Getting a book published has a reputation for being difficult and this puts people off trying. The truth is that it is challenging but thousands of books are published each year. Why can't one of them be yours?

 

Apply online by Mar 13 2014

 

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Workshop Content

This one-day workshop aims to give you a realistic idea of how to go about writing your first book, and how and where to sell it. It covers:

• What’s your idea? Will it make a book?
• Your markets – know them and exploit them
• The writing plan – discipline and practice to get the book written
• Networks and networking – being part of a writing community
• Selling you the writer – who you are and what you offer
• Selling the idea – the synopsis
• Who’s buying? - Agents, publishers, self-publishing and e-publishing

Who should attend?

Anyone who has written, is writing, or wants to write a book and sell it (you should have at least a basic idea of the book that you want to write).

Learning outcomes

You should expect to leave this workshop understanding where better to focus your book/book idea; how to fit the writing around your lifestyle; how to present and prepare you and your book for market.

Apply online

To apply for a place on this free, one-day workshop, fill in the short application form by Mar 13. You will need to register if you have not done so already.

All workshops have been over-subscribed to date so successful applicants will be chosen randomly after the cut-off date. We will let you know if your application has been successful by Mar 14.

Tutor: Sue Walker

Further enquiries
e: [email protected]
t: 07580 348726

Free workshop for members
CVs/Résumés/Career Summaries - How to make an impact in writing

 The date and time: Mar 7, London, 10.30am-4.30pm

The venue

Musicians’ Union
60-62 Clapham Road
London
SW9 0JJ

The ability to produce a CV/Career Summary/Résumé in a way that makes you stand out from the crowd is crucial. It should be clear, straightforward and deliver an immediate and accessible snapshot of why you are the ideal candidate. A general ‘one size fits all’ document just won’t do.

 

Apply online by Feb 25 2014

 

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Workshop Content

This workshop aims to give you the tools to assess each opportunity and how best to construct and tailor your CV/career summary/written introduction to get yourself noticed. It includes:

• Initial review of each other’s CVs/career summaries
• Analysing the function and purpose of these key documents: what you want this information to do for you?
• How that knowledge can help to produce a new document, tailored to specific clients and markets
• Specific fundamentals of effective CV/career summary writing
• Assessment/review of ‘mock’ CVs /career summaries
• Identifying key achievements and vital experiences that should be highlighted in your CV/career summary
• Re-designing your CV /career summary foundation document
• Next steps to re-working your CV/career summary.

The workshop includes a number of practical exercises in which you will get the chance to work individually and in pairs. You will need to bring a hard copy of you CV/career summary/written introduction.

Who should attend?

This course is relevant to anyone who wants to improve the way they present themselves in writing with the aim of getting a specific interview or audition.

Learning outcomes

By the end of the workshop, participants will:

• Have a clear idea of what an effective CV/career summary looks like
• Have made the first steps to update their own
• Have a greater understanding of how to create individual selling documents with maximum impact
• Know how to produce a 'selling' document that will support them in trying to secure interviews and/or to open up other work opportunities.

Apply online

To apply for a place on this free, one-day workshop, fill in the short application form by Feb 25. You will need to register if you have not done so already.

All workshops have been over-subscribed to date so successful applicants will be chosen randomly after the cut-off date. We will let you know if your application has been successful by Feb 26.

Tutors: Sue Walker and Muriel McClymont

Further enquiries
e: [email protected]
t: 07580 348726

Free workshop for members

The date and time: Feb 26, 11am-5pm

The venue:

Mercury Theatre
Balkerne Gate
Colchester
Essex
CO1 1PT

Tutor: Muriel McClymont

 

Apply Online by Feb 16

 

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Workshop Content

Even the most positive, go-getting people sometimes experience a dip in confidence – especially when they’ve experienced a set back or are facing a particularly daunting challenge. In this one-day workshop, we’ll help you develop and maintain confidence whatever the circumstance. It includes:

• Defining the key characteristics of confident people
• Reviewing areas in which you want to become more confidence
• Exploring strategies for developing confidence in any situation
• Planning to become more confident
• Getting support so that you remain confident.

Expected learning outcomes

• An understanding of what confidence is
• An understanding of how to develop confidence for every situation
• Increased ability to maintain confidence whatever happens.

How to apply

To attend this one-day workshop, fill in the short application form by Feb 16. You will need to register if you have not done so already so have your union number to hand.

All events have been over-subscribed to date so successful applicants will be chosen randomly after the cut-off date of Feb 16. We will let you know if your application has been successful by Feb 18.

WHO’S AN FEU TRAINING MEMBER?

Equity, the Musicians’ Union, the National Union of Journalists and the Writers’ Guild are working together in this instance under the banner of ‘The Federation of Entertainment Unions’. This enables us to maximise resources to deliver skills development opportunities common to our multi-union members.

Our aim is to help the career progress of our freelance members through the recession and beyond by providing a range of free and low cost blended-learning opportunities.

Further enquiries

E: [email protected]
T: 07580 348726