1. Making Change Happen -It’s simple things that help

2. Give yourself space to think

3. Talk it through

4. Remember you don’t have to do it all on your own

5. Have courage!

6. If communicating your idea is challenging - remember: Message must be clear Know your audience Know your subject Use the right language Don’t ‘over egg’

7. Keep going: it’s worth it in the end!

8. SLIDES FROM TODAY www.qmstw.org.uk Link to MTW RCM (left hand side) Will be available very shortly

9. Maidstone and Tunbridge Wells RCM Local Branch Supporting women through promoting best practice Supporting midwives – peer support, funding, collaboration, story telling, fun Fundraising – charity (eg Slings project), branch funds Help and advice (learning, employment issues, representation, conflict resolution etc. Facebook group, publications Next meeting Weds 16 th June, venue TBA