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A DEVELOPMENT day organised by the Bedfordshire Networking Organisation for Women (NOW), along with support groups from Cambridgeshire and Hertfordshire, showed staff how to deal with change. ‘The Art of Being Resilient’


attracted more than 140 people from across the three forces. Colleagues from Northamptonshire also attended. The event was facilitated by Diane Lowe, a retired senior police officer and a NPIA trainer. It included workshops and a keynote speech from Andy Whittaker, co-author of The Art of Being Brilliant, as well as talks from Cambridgeshire Chief Constable Simon Parr, Hertfordshire ACC Alison Roome- Gifford and Detective Chief Superintendent Clare Simon from Bedfordshire Police. Chair of NOW, Abbey Cobbett,


Pictures from the event


“I particularly enjoyed Andy Whittaker’s talk which was refreshing and very funny”


James said he “particularly


said: “The day was an excellent opportunity to focus on how to manage change and deal with pressure, which is more relevant now than ever. The feedback we have received so far from participants has been excellent, with everyone getting something out of it.” Bedfordshire Armed Policing Unit Sergeant James Gaita went along and would encourage


other men to follow his lead. “Every workshop was brilliantly delivered and valuable to anyone with an interest in their own development, whatever the personal circumstances. I would encourage more men to consider attending further opportunities like these, and to quote another man in a minority, not to wait for some other person or some other time.”


enjoyed” Andy Whittaker’s talk which he described as “refreshing and very funny”. He said: “Having read the book it was great to hear Andy expand on some of his concepts. On the notion of ‘you never really learn to swear, until you learn to drive’, I was interested to know that making small animal noises can prevent rapidly rising blood pressure!” Delegates were also able to


visit information stands and speak to advisors on hand from the Occupational Health Units, as well as other associated charities and health service providers.9


Andy Whittaker


Facilitator Diane Lowe


Above: From left to right Abbey Cobbett (NOW Chair), Inspector Fran Jones (Fusion Chair, Cambridgeshire), Carolyn Williamson (BAWP Secretary) and Chief Inspector Julie Wheatley (Engage Chair, Hertfordshire)


Chief Constable Simon Parr GRAPEVINE Spring 2013


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