For Universities
Michael Schmidt
Academic and
Professional Skills
Developer
Supporting Students, Staff and Young Professionals
To develop: Business and Life Skills – to work smarter and perform better.
Using: workshops and performance coaching sessions.
My Experience:
Twenty years of teaching and assessing undergraduate and postgraduate Business and Health students in the UK and abroad.
Experienced presenter and facilitator – see ‘what other people said’ below
Topics DeliveredSelf
ManagementPeople
Management &Communication
Career Development
Smart Learning Techniques
Academic Excellence
Goal Setting Rapport Networking Skills Audit Acad. Writing
Time Management
Feedback: Giveand Receive
E-Portfolios (Mahara)
Learning Styles Research Methods
Self - Motivation Negotiation Skills Critical Reflection
Creative Thinking
Dissertation Management
Decision Making Dealing with Difficult People
Work-Life Balance
Mind Mapping Information Research Skills
Stress Management
Effective Teamwork
Public Domain CV
Memory Techniques
Critical Thinking
Project Management
Leadership Skills What colour is your Parachute
Speed Reading Presentation Skills
Neuro LinguisticProgramming
(NLP)
Performance Coaching
Windmills Champion
Super Learning Poster Presentations
Train the Trainer LinkedIn
Teaching and Assessment on Business School Courses
Undergraduate (Level 4-6)
• Business Skills
• Personal Development
• Professional and Financial Skills (2 semester module)
• Professional Development
Postgraduate (Level 7)
• Postgraduate Certificate in HRM (CIPD)
• Organisational Behaviour (Master)
• MSc Multi Unit Leadership and Strategy
• Enhanced Business Management Skills (MBA)
Staff Development Resource Examples
Academic Poster Creation
• CELT ‘Learning resource of
the month award’ winner
Effective Assessment
Assessment in Modern
Languages: Getting It Right
Michael Schmidt and Pol Ó
Dochartaigh,
University of Ulster, 2001.
104 pp ISBN 978-1859231470http://mycat.bcu.ac.uk/request/player&pid=826
Employability ResourcesHow to develop & manage your Public Domain CV Career Kick-start Program
http://careers.guardian.co.uk/beginners-
guide-cvs-job-applications
Example: A beginners guide to... CVs and
job applications
• Collaboration with the Careers
Department.
• 3 day workshop for graduates
• 6 video clips available in the
Guardian Professional section.
6 Posters available from:
http://www.slideshare.net/michaelschmidtuk/
Current Work Focus
Employability & Performance
• Personal and Professional Development workshops
• Enhanced Business Management Skills
• Internationalisation
• Erasmus study and placement exchanges
• Performance Coaching
Technology Enhanced Learning & Teaching
• E-Portfolios (large group assessment using Mahara)
• MOOC international collaboration with 2 other countries
• Blended Learning using Moodle (VLE) and free Web 2 technologies
• Digital Story Telling
What Other People said about Michael
Prof. Chris Edger, Professor of Multi-Unit Leadership at
Birmingham City Business School,
Former HR Director for Mitchells & Butler
Winner of the ‘UK HR impact of the Year’
Award 2010
‘Michael Schmidt is an outstanding
communicator combining a rare talent
for making complex constructs simple
for his students.
He is that rare combination; both
humorous and impactful - an excellent
learning and development professional.’
What Other People said about Michael
Pól Ó Dochartaigh
Registrar and Deputy President, NUI
Galway
Ireland
‘Michael brought an outstanding mix of
professionalism, intense work ethic and
endless good humour to the job of
research project officer when he worked
for me in the late 1990s. I am not
remotely surprised at his continued
success since our project ended.’
What Other People said about Michael
‘Michael is an enthusiastic and fascinating
lecturer. He is one of few who is able to
mesmerize an audience of young students
and have a real impact on the way they
learn. I wish all students could follow
Michael’s series of lectures and short
courses in study techniques.’
Sven Åke Bjørke
Senior advisor / University lecturer at
Center for Development Studies & PULS
(equivalent of CELT in the UK)
University of Agder, Norway
Roland Ruhumuriza
Budding Social Entrepreneur, Consultant
BA Business & Marketing
‘I first came in contact with Michael while studying for a BA in
Business and Management at Birmingham City University, as
my lecturer for the Business Skills Development module. His
delivery style and ability to engage all students is a
benchmark for all other lecturers. He is a dedicated lecturer,
keen to see all the students excel in their courses and
progress further in their careers.
As a mentor, Michael’s advices to me have always been
invaluable and his enthusiasm for personal development is
infectious. Without Michael’s advice and motivation I would
not have been able to succeed and progress in my studies
as well as I have done, and would certainly not have the
same career prospects as I now have.’
What Other People said about Michael
In developing a
Post graduate
program for
Experienced
business
people:
‘Michael’s open, straightforward style gave
students confidence and comfort to tackle
more complex challenges. In a busy work
environment, these coaching sessions
really helped the quality and quantity of
work, research and preparation that
delegates could cover.
Michael Schmidt was given a high score
and rating. His topics were relevant,
useful, of high value and helped to get the
job done.’
Peter Thomas,
Franchise Development
Director, Mitchells and Butlers
Stephen Willson;
Client Director, Centre for Leadership and Management
Practice, Birmingham City Business School
‘Delegates’ comments in response to sessions by Michael
Schmidt have highlighted his approachability and
relevance being helpful and pragmatic.
Our delegates are experienced company employees many
of whom left school a long time ago with few qualifications.
Michael successfully overcame their trepidation at
studying and provided the tools and techniques to fit up to
10 hours of academic study into their already busy lives.
He has been universally praised and I would add my
commendation to his suitability in providing learner
support.’
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