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Learning for every part of Pythagoro
Guides, tips and short courses for each app, so your whole team gets the most from it.
Assay
Record outcomes with their evidence and build reports your board and funders can check.
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Short courses, videos and guides in plain language, for frontline staff, managers, volunteers and boards.
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Start a new job well
Everything a new starter needs in the first month, from the code of conduct to who to ask for help.
Start learningStay safe at work
Manual handling, reporting a hazard and looking after yourself and the people around you.
Start learningWork with community
Listening well, making decisions with people and keeping their trust.
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Safety at work
Practical sessions on hazards, manual handling and looking after each other.
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Listening, consultation and making decisions with people, not for them.
Get startedGetting started with Lode
Set up your organisation, invite people and assign your first course.
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Learning set up for your organisation.
Whether you are one person running a small charity or a team looking after hundreds of staff, there is a way to run Lode that fits.
Find the programme that fits.
Each programme is a set of courses, policies and reports, ready to switch on.
For new starters
A first month that makes sense: the right policies, the right courses and someone to ask.
Get startedFor managers
Assign learning fairly, see who needs support and have a useful conversation about it.
Get startedFor learning administrators
Accounts, courses and records in one place, with reports that agree with each other.
Get startedFor small organisations
Run credible learning without a specialist. Start small and add more when it helps.
Get startedShow what you have learned.
Finish a pathway, pass a short check and your certificate is ready to download, share and keep.
See all certificatesCertificates that mean something
Each one is earned by finishing a pathway and passing a short check.
Show your skills
A certificate names what you learned and when, so it means something to the next person who reads it.
Keep it in one place
Every certificate stays in your record, even when you change teams or organisations.
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Your organisation can see who has finished.
Choose a certificate
Start with a beginner certificate, then build up. The level tells you what each one asks of you.
Safe work practices
Manual handling, reporting a hazard and the basics of a safe workplace.
Learn moreCode of conduct
What your organisation expects of you, and what you can expect of it.
Learn moreStart a new job well
Everything a new starter needs in the first month, from the code of conduct to who to ask for help.
Courses in this pathway
Take them in order. Your progress saves as you go.
Stay safe at work
Manual handling, reporting a hazard and looking after yourself and the people around you.
Courses in this pathway
Take them in order. Your progress saves as you go.
Lead a team
Running meetings, giving feedback and supporting people through change.
Courses in this pathway
Take them in order. Your progress saves as you go.
Work with community
Listening well, making decisions with people and keeping their trust.
Courses in this pathway
Take them in order. Your progress saves as you go.
Govern well
Board papers, conflicts of interest and decisions on the record.
Courses in this pathway
Take them in order. Your progress saves as you go.
Show what changed
Measuring outcomes honestly and reporting them so others can check.
Courses in this pathway
Take them in order. Your progress saves as you go.
Code of conduct, in practice
Plain language: what to do at work, why it matters and what to do when something goes wrong.
What you will learn
- What your organisation expects, in plain words
- How to handle the situations you are most likely to meet
- Who to ask, and how to speak up safely
- What to do when something goes wrong
You might also like
Something has gone wrong. What do you do first?
A colleague tells you a box fell from a shelf and nearly hit someone. Nobody was hurt. Choose what you would do first.
Manual handling at work
Real situations: what to do at work, why it matters and what to do when something goes wrong.
What you will learn
- What your organisation expects, in plain words
- How to handle the situations you are most likely to meet
- Who to ask, and how to speak up safely
- What to do when something goes wrong
You might also like
Something has gone wrong. What do you do first?
A colleague tells you a box fell from a shelf and nearly hit someone. Nobody was hurt. Choose what you would do first.
Running a good board meeting
Plain language: what to do at work, why it matters and what to do when something goes wrong.
What you will learn
- What your organisation expects, in plain words
- How to handle the situations you are most likely to meet
- Who to ask, and how to speak up safely
- What to do when something goes wrong
You might also like
Something has gone wrong. What do you do first?
A colleague tells you a box fell from a shelf and nearly hit someone. Nobody was hurt. Choose what you would do first.
Recording outcomes funders trust
Real situations: what to do at work, why it matters and what to do when something goes wrong.
What you will learn
- What your organisation expects, in plain words
- How to handle the situations you are most likely to meet
- Who to ask, and how to speak up safely
- What to do when something goes wrong
You might also like
Something has gone wrong. What do you do first?
A colleague tells you a box fell from a shelf and nearly hit someone. Nobody was hurt. Choose what you would do first.
Listening well in a community meeting
Plain language: what to do at work, why it matters and what to do when something goes wrong.
What you will learn
- What your organisation expects, in plain words
- How to handle the situations you are most likely to meet
- Who to ask, and how to speak up safely
- What to do when something goes wrong
You might also like
Something has gone wrong. What do you do first?
A colleague tells you a box fell from a shelf and nearly hit someone. Nobody was hurt. Choose what you would do first.
Your first week as a team leader
Real situations: what to do at work, why it matters and what to do when something goes wrong.
What you will learn
- What your organisation expects, in plain words
- How to handle the situations you are most likely to meet
- Who to ask, and how to speak up safely
- What to do when something goes wrong
You might also like
Something has gone wrong. What do you do first?
A colleague tells you a box fell from a shelf and nearly hit someone. Nobody was hurt. Choose what you would do first.
Privacy and the people you serve
Real situations: what to do at work, why it matters and what to do when something goes wrong.
What you will learn
- What your organisation expects, in plain words
- How to handle the situations you are most likely to meet
- Who to ask, and how to speak up safely
- What to do when something goes wrong
You might also like
Something has gone wrong. What do you do first?
A colleague tells you a box fell from a shelf and nearly hit someone. Nobody was hurt. Choose what you would do first.
Writing a project plan people follow
Practical and short: what to do at work, why it matters and what to do when something goes wrong.
What you will learn
- What your organisation expects, in plain words
- How to handle the situations you are most likely to meet
- Who to ask, and how to speak up safely
- What to do when something goes wrong
You might also like
Something has gone wrong. What do you do first?
A colleague tells you a box fell from a shelf and nearly hit someone. Nobody was hurt. Choose what you would do first.
Measuring change without jargon
Plain language: what to do at work, why it matters and what to do when something goes wrong.
What you will learn
- What your organisation expects, in plain words
- How to handle the situations you are most likely to meet
- Who to ask, and how to speak up safely
- What to do when something goes wrong
You might also like
Something has gone wrong. What do you do first?
A colleague tells you a box fell from a shelf and nearly hit someone. Nobody was hurt. Choose what you would do first.
Safety at work
Practical sessions on hazards, manual handling and looking after each other.
Upcoming sessions
Times are Sydney time. Every session is recorded.
Related
Safety at work: the basics
Practical sessions on hazards, manual handling and looking after each other. Bring your questions; the trainer leaves time for them at the end.
You are registered. We have added it to your calendar.What we will cover
- 1Why it matters
A short case from a real workplace.
- 2What good looks like
The three things to get right, every time.
- 3Practise together
Work through a situation in small groups.
- 4Your questions
Time at the end for anything you want to ask.
Leading people
Feedback, difficult conversations and supporting a team through change.
Upcoming sessions
Times are Sydney time. Every session is recorded.
Related
Leading people: the basics
Feedback, difficult conversations and supporting a team through change. Bring your questions; the trainer leaves time for them at the end.
You are registered. We have added it to your calendar.What we will cover
- 1Why it matters
A short case from a real workplace.
- 2What good looks like
The three things to get right, every time.
- 3Practise together
Work through a situation in small groups.
- 4Your questions
Time at the end for anything you want to ask.
Boards and governance
Board papers, decisions on the record and what good looks like.
Upcoming sessions
Times are Sydney time. Every session is recorded.
Related
Boards and governance: the basics
Board papers, decisions on the record and what good looks like. Bring your questions; the trainer leaves time for them at the end.
You are registered. We have added it to your calendar.What we will cover
- 1Why it matters
A short case from a real workplace.
- 2What good looks like
The three things to get right, every time.
- 3Practise together
Work through a situation in small groups.
- 4Your questions
Time at the end for anything you want to ask.
Community engagement
Listening, consultation and making decisions with people, not for them.
Upcoming sessions
Times are Sydney time. Every session is recorded.
Related
Community engagement: the basics
Listening, consultation and making decisions with people, not for them. Bring your questions; the trainer leaves time for them at the end.
You are registered. We have added it to your calendar.What we will cover
- 1Why it matters
A short case from a real workplace.
- 2What good looks like
The three things to get right, every time.
- 3Practise together
Work through a situation in small groups.
- 4Your questions
Time at the end for anything you want to ask.
Measuring change
Outcomes, evidence and reports your funders and board can check.
Upcoming sessions
Times are Sydney time. Every session is recorded.
Related
Measuring change: the basics
Outcomes, evidence and reports your funders and board can check. Bring your questions; the trainer leaves time for them at the end.
You are registered. We have added it to your calendar.What we will cover
- 1Why it matters
A short case from a real workplace.
- 2What good looks like
The three things to get right, every time.
- 3Practise together
Work through a situation in small groups.
- 4Your questions
Time at the end for anything you want to ask.
Getting started with Lode
Set up your organisation, invite people and assign your first course.
Upcoming sessions
Times are Sydney time. Every session is recorded.
Related
Getting started with Lode: the basics
Set up your organisation, invite people and assign your first course. Bring your questions; the trainer leaves time for them at the end.
You are registered. We have added it to your calendar.What we will cover
- 1Why it matters
A short case from a real workplace.
- 2What good looks like
The three things to get right, every time.
- 3Practise together
Work through a situation in small groups.
- 4Your questions
Time at the end for anything you want to ask.
For new starters
A first month that makes sense: the right policies, the right courses and someone to ask.
How it works
Three steps, and you can change anything later.
Switch it on
Choose the courses and policies for the programme.
Invite your people
Add your people and assign their programme.
See how it is going
A clear view of who has finished, who needs a hand and what is due.
What you will see
Who has finished, who is part way and who has not started. Private answers stay private.
Related
For managers
Assign learning fairly, see who needs support and have a useful conversation about it.
How it works
Three steps, and you can change anything later.
Switch it on
Choose the courses and policies for the programme.
Invite your people
Add your people and assign their programme.
See how it is going
A clear view of who has finished, who needs a hand and what is due.
What you will see
Who has finished, who is part way and who has not started. Private answers stay private.
Related
For learning administrators
Accounts, courses and records in one place, with reports that agree with each other.
How it works
Three steps, and you can change anything later.
Switch it on
Choose the courses and policies for the programme.
Invite your people
Add your people and assign their programme.
See how it is going
A clear view of who has finished, who needs a hand and what is due.
What you will see
Who has finished, who is part way and who has not started. Private answers stay private.
Related
For small organisations
Run credible learning without a specialist. Start small and add more when it helps.
How it works
Three steps, and you can change anything later.
Switch it on
Choose the courses and policies for the programme.
Invite your people
Add your people and assign their programme.
See how it is going
A clear view of who has finished, who needs a hand and what is due.
What you will see
Who has finished, who is part way and who has not started. Private answers stay private.
Related
Safe work practices
Manual handling, reporting a hazard and the basics of a safe workplace. Finish the courses below and pass a short check.
What you need to do
Take the courses in any order, then the check.
Related
Code of conduct
What your organisation expects of you, and what you can expect of it. Finish the courses below and pass a short check.
What you need to do
Take the courses in any order, then the check.
Related
Leading a team
Meetings, feedback and supporting people through change. Finish the courses below and pass a short check.
What you need to do
Take the courses in any order, then the check.
Related
Community engagement
Listening, consultation and decisions made with people. Finish the courses below and pass a short check.
What you need to do
Take the courses in any order, then the check.
Related
Good governance
Board practice, conflicts of interest and decisions on the record. Finish the courses below and pass a short check.
What you need to do
Take the courses in any order, then the check.
Related
Measuring outcomes
Evidence, honest numbers and reports others can check. Finish the courses below and pass a short check.
What you need to do
Take the courses in any order, then the check.
Related
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