ScreenSkills FREE online course Leading Effective teams in Post & VFX

ScreenSkills FREE online course ‘Leading Effective Teams in VFX for HETV’ 9.30am – 2.30pm Oct 30th Apply here: Leading effective teams in VFX for HETV – Training Course – ScreenSkills

Many people in post and VFX are promoted based on their technical skills, a significant majority receive no training in people management or leadership skills at all. These courses, especially created for post and VFX professionals, aims to put that right with relevant, practical, supportive ideas and insights that busy team leaders and managers can put into practice right away.

Each course consists of

a pre-course questionnaire to help you reflect on your skills and needs

a 5-hour online session which includes breaks and a lunch break

individual one-to-one follow up mentor session to really support you in developing your team leadership skills.

Who it’s for

The courses are for department heads, those who already have direct reports or are leading a team working client side in post or VFX.  

ScreenSkills is committed to supporting the freelance workforce and this course is for freelancers or those on short term contracts.

What the courses cover

The courses are rooted in the day-to-day realities of working in post or VFX. You will come away with key ideas, tips, resources and, above all, increased confidence in the way you develop effective team leadership skills.

The essential ingredient – leading by example and building trust

Mastery, Autonomy and Purpose – how to understand intrinsic motivation and support MAP in your team

Understanding and meeting the needs of individual team members

Effective communication skills

Understanding and managing yourself – priorities, pressure and adaptability

Effective delegation

Giving feedback and addressing performance

Investing in your leadership role

What people say about these courses

“This was a really effective course. I have done some other management courses before, but this was good because it was tailored to VFX.”

“It was great to do the course with other post-production professionals, who all understood the challenges of the area.”

“I would recommend this course. I found it really useful and well-rounded with specific follow ups. It has been very productive and enjoyable.”

“Really enjoyable, gave me some great ideas to give the team the best environment possible to work in.”

“This was a very beneficial course, very well structured. It has also given me a bit more headspace and allowed me to think more broadly about the bigger picture rather than just the day-to-day aspects of the job.”

“So useful – and so supportive; totally tailored to our industry and needs”

“Very happy to have taken part – the course gave me the confidence to do more.”

“As a result of the course I am now tailoring my approach more to the needs of the individual rather than being completely process dominated.”

How to apply

Applications are via the ScreenSkills website.  

ScreenSkills FREE online course ‘Leading Effective teams in post-production for HETV’ 9.30am – 2.30pm Oct 29th Apply here: Leading effective teams in post-production for HETV – Training Course – ScreenSkills

ScreenSkills FREE online course ‘Leading Effective Teams in VFX for HETV’ 9.30am – 2.30pm Oct 30th Apply here: Leading effective teams in VFX for HETV – Training Course – ScreenSkills

Please apply promptly as places are limited! You will need a ScreenSkills account to complete your application.

Any questions, please contact Angela Law HERE