CONNECT: Training and professional development programme
​for organisations, teams, and individuals​

​The CONNECT training and professional development programme offers dynamic and effective approaches to developing leadership practice, engaging communication, formal presentation skills, team dynamics, digital facilitation and emotional resilience & well-being.

​CONNECT is a flexible training and professional development programme, structured to meet your needs. You can book places on an open workshop or organise bespoke single or multi-session programmes tailored to your business needs.

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​CONNECT uses a unique combination of practice from the creative sector and theory, practice, and research from the social sciences to lead participants through a practical training process of identifying personal strengths, increasing knowledge, and developing new skills.
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The CONNECT training and professional development programme is delivered by experienced facilitators, directors and creative practitioners in environments which are genuinely supportive and accessible. Our skills workshops provide opportunities for groups and individuals; our participants range from large corporate companies and public bodies to SMEs and sole traders.
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OUR TRAINING CLIENTS INCLUDE

Virgin Money
Newcastle University
Ryder Architecture
Northern Stage
National Trust

Generator
People Dancing
Navigator North
Sunderland Culture

​​Training prices are quoted on enquiry.
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To find out more and to discuss your personal or organisational training needs, email: Rachel.Horton@mortalfools.org.uk ​​

Client Training Testimonials

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OUR CURRENT OFFERS

CONNECT: ​Digital Training for Challenging Times

To support organisations and individuals to better cope with the changes and challenges we are all facing during the COVID-19 pandemic, we have adapted our adult training offer and designed a suite of 2-hour online workshops delivered via Zoom.
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• CONNECT: Through Confident Communication on Digital Platforms
• CONNECT: Through Dynamic Leadership in Times of Change
• CONNECT: Through Digital Facilitation
• CONNECT: Resilience in Uncertainty ​ ​

CONNECT:
​Real World Training for Bigger, Bolder Impact ​

The following day or half day training sessions are for face to face delivery. We work with a selection of highly accessible, attractive, and welcoming host venues when delivering training in the North East or we can bring our training in house to you. All sessions can include refreshments and lunch for a full day session.
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CONNECT: Powerful Communication
CONNECT: Dynamic Leadership
CONNECT: Impactful Presentations
CONNECT: Increasing Emotional Resilience
CONNECT: Team Development

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IN ADDITION...

In addition to the training subject options listed, we can also combine elements or design a workshop to meet your organisation’s requirements. This includes shorter “taster” versions of sessions for your away day, conference or event. We can also provide 1-2-1 personal coaching. 

To find out more about Mortal Fools’ CONNECT training offer or to chat about your personal or organisational training needs, email: Rachel.Horton@mortalfools.org.uk

ADDED BONUS...

By taking part in one of our workshops, or buying in our CONNECT training for your organisation, not only will you be receiving high-quality, specialised training from an experienced and knowledgeable team, but you will also be supporting Mortal Fools’ work with children and young people across the North-East.

Mortal Fools is a registered charity. Our CONNECT training programme income is used to subsidise our work with children and young people. This includes using drama and theatre to support the skills development, group working and well-being of some highly vulnerable and isolated young people.
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Visit our TESTIMONIALS page to find out more about the impact of the work you are helping to fund by working with us as a training provider.