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Flexible Smarter Working e-Learning

Hampshire Learning Centre, working with specialist staff have developed a 15-20 minute e-learning course to introduce you to the Flexible Smarter Working.

What will the Flexible Smarter Working e-Learning cover?


Flexible Smarter Working (FSW) is a way of working which balances the needs of the organisation with your need for work/life balance. Working this way is especially important if you are working in an environment that is designed to be flexible but it is a way of working for  everyone – there are just added opportunities where flexible buildings and IT are available

Module 1:  Flexible Smarter Working for all

Learning Outcomes

By the end of this course you will be able to:
  • Define Flexible Smarter Working (FSW)
  • Explain why the organisation needs you to be a Flexible Smarter Worker
  • Identify ways you could be a more effective flexible, smarter worker
  • Create an action plan for increasing your FSW effectiveness
  • Know your rights and responsibilities and those of your Manager
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Module 2: Flexible Smarter Working for Managers

NB: Managers need to complete Module 1:  'Flexible Smarter Working for all' above before this course as it builds on learning in that module.

Learning Outcomes

By the end of this e-learning managers will be able to:
  • Explain your role as a manager in ensuring your team are flexible, smarter workers
  • Identify any business issues you need to review with your team and why
  • Explain any issues that might impact on FSW opportunities for different members of your team and why
  • Identify actions you need to take to improve your capacity to manage by outcomes

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About this e-Learning

Visits and progression through the course are tracked so that training via e-learning can be measured for effectiveness and provide a log as part of individual performance development

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Once you have completed the course please fill in a feedback form to let us know how you found the course.

If you have any queries or questions, or would like to talk to someone about tailoring this e-learning for your own organisation, please contact learning.centre@hants.gov.uk