The Centre for Professional Practice (CPP) hosted a training day for Kent’s Coroner Service Team on Saturday 29th September at the University of Kent Medway campus.
The workshop offered individuals the opportunity to consider how they may contribute to the strategic development of the Kent County Coroners Investigative Team by developing strategies to enhance professional expertise and team effectiveness.
A group of 22 people took part in the workshop, delivered by the CPP’s Lecturer Tania Hopper. As part of the workshop De Bono’s Six Thinking Hats Model was used. The Six Hats method allowed the participants to lay out all views side by side (in parallel) to separate out the different aspects of thinking. The concept of ‘parallel thinking’ enables co-operative, co-ordinated thinking leading to rounded considerations about how to move forward.
Debbie Large, Head of Coroner Service, was pleased with the outcomes of the day; one of which was to enable the participants to identify opportunities for personal and professional growth and it is hoped that the knowledge gained during the training day will lead to positive impacts and enhancements for both the individuals and the investigative team.
The Centre for Professional Practice offers part-time, flexible work-related programmes and short courses. MA/MSc in Professional Practice programme has been specifically designed to meet the needs of working professionals who wish to develop their academic ability while maintaining their professional role. To find out more visit: www.kent.ac.uk/cpp