Animation managers workshop: feedback, communication and more

This practical and interactive course will focus on experienced leaders in animation. Over 2 hours, participants will learn how to communicate feedback effectively and respectfully, encouraging assertiveness and transparency from their people. They will also learn how to support goals and the ability to achieve quotas and quality expectations, not only during periods working remotely, but also when studio based. 

The animation industry has adapted to a blended and highly reactive workplace to enable productions to remain on schedule. 

Remote may be the new normal, but it may be far from that if you’ve historically managed the work and productivity of your team in a studio or on-set environment. In response to the needs of productions who have had to adapt rapidly to these new ways of working, ScreenSkills are providing this training to enhance your ability to provide your remote workforce with feedback, and to remain an influential and impactful leader of people. 

This event is supported by the ScreenSkills Animation Skills Fund with contributions from UK animation productions.

Who it's for

This session is for those with experience leading teams within animation. It would also be worthwhile to those new to leadership, who would benefit from understanding how to encourage communication, and positive behaviour from their direct reports, and also set the same expectations for themselves.

What it covers

Course content includes: 

• What can I expect/is expected of me?
• Managing communication with my team
• Communication breakout activity
• Encouraging assertiveness and staying connected
• Using feedback as an opportunity
• feedback breakout activity!
• Self-censorship – influence & impact
• Live poll & discussion
• Q&A

The session trainer will be Kate Lander MIEP. Kate is an independent development coach, learning and development advisor in animation/TV/Film, and a member of our Animation Skills Council. 

How to apply

There are 2 opportunities to take this course, on either 11 or 25 May.

This session will take place online via Zoom. Choose the appropriate date, click ‘apply for ticket’ and follow the instructions to apply for your place: you must login or register before you are able to complete your application