Career Stories
At Carnival UK we’re a diverse bunch, we have a multitude of skills, knowledge, and experience between us. We love to share your career stories…
Browsing: Development
Learning at Work : What’s on?
Throughout May, in support of nationally recognised Learning at Work Week and aligning with our mid year review window, the learning team have been hosting…
10 tips for continuous learning
This May is Learning at Work Month and we’re focusing on the value of continuous learning and development. Here are our top ten tips for…
Learning at Work Month
This May, in support of nationally recognised Learning at Work Week, we’re focusing on the importance and benefits of continual learning and development. This year’s…
Career stories
At Carnival UK we’re a diverse bunch, we have a multitude of skills, knowledge and experience between us. Throughout the year we’ll be sharing colleagues…
It’s time to set your goals for 2024
You recently heard from the ELT about how 2024 is all about working toward our goals together. By having our own clear goals and understanding…
Power Hours are returning for 2024!
2023 saw over 300 of you attend our Power Hours, so for 2024 we’re bringing back some of the most popular topics and introducing brand-new…
Sadie’s development story
As we continue our focus on development, we’re spotlighting another example of how one of our colleagues has been focusing on their own development journey……
Tilly’s development story
We’re half-way through the year so what better time to reflect on your development and think about where you’d like to be by the end…
Celebrating our amazing leaders
Earlier this year, we rolled out Level One of Leadership and Management Essentials to our existing shoreside managers. The programme has gotten off to a…
Get one step ahead with a Power Hour
Investing in yourself is the best way to keep your skills up-to-date and stay one step ahead of an ever-changing world. How would you like…
Kirby’s development story
With mid-year conversations happening this month, it’s a great opportunity to focus on the future and think about the development you need to support your…
Get ready for your mid-year conversation
The mid-year conversation window is open, which means it’s time to reflect on how you’ve performed so far, celebrate your achievements and discuss anything you…
Join a Power Hour in May and June
Exciting opportunities are all around us and keeping our personal development front of mind is how we can equip ourselves to make the most of…
End-of-year conversations
End-of-year conversations are an important part of our performance cycle at Carnival UK. They give an opportunity to reflect on what you’ve achieved against your…
Performance ratings and calibration
Please note that calibration only takes place for Shoreside colleagues We believe in giving all colleagues an indication of how they’re performing. We do this…
Performance and development
No one knows cruising like we do. Creating unforgettable holiday happiness for our thousands of guests is in our DNA. We do this through living…
More colleagues earn their White Star Service pin
Last week, shoreside colleagues from Cunard and Shared Services attended a special ceremony to celebrate completing the training required to earn themselves a White Star…
Three tips for better 121s
At the start of the year, you set your goals and you worked out the development you needed to help you get there. How are…
Power Hours are back by popular demand
Are you looking to challenge your thinking while meeting and building connections with other colleagues? Our brilliant, bitesize Power Hours are back for 2023 and…
Where will you develop?
Over the last few weeks, you’ve looked towards the future and you’ve set your goals for the year ahead. It’s now time to think about…
Developing our leaders with Leadership and Management Essentials
At our last business update we shared our commitment to developing our leaders at all levels. As part of this we recently launched Leadership and…
Our Contact Centre Development story
As we continue our focus on development, we’re spotlighting another example of how one of our teams has been focusing on their own development journey. …
New Carnival UK Graduate Cadet programme
Did you know we help hundreds of people each year start their career at sea though our in-house Cadet programme? And we’re about to welcome…
Aish’s Development story
As we continue our focus on development, we’re spotlighting another example of how one of our colleagues has been focusing on their own development journey.…
New challenging conversations guide
For many people challenging or difficult conversations will often feel like your being forced to act out of your comfort zone. Walking into challenging conversations…
Getting started as a Mentor or Mentee
Here at Carnival UK, we recognise the benefit of learning from others and building on our connections to enhance individual development, so what better way…
Nicola’s development story
As we continue our focus on development, we’re spotlighting another example of how one of our colleagues has been focusing on their own development journey…
Preparing for your Q3 Enabling Conversation
The Quarter 3 (Q3) Enabling Conversation window is now open until 31 August. Carry on the conversation that supports your regular one-to-ones with your line…
The Accounting and Capital team development story
As we continue our focus on development throughout the year, we’re delighted to hear stories from so many of you who are driving your own…
Lawrence’s development journey
As we continue to focus on our development throughout the year we’re bringing you another example of how one of our colleagues has stepped out…
Kasia’s Development Story
With the launch of our latest shore learning guide this week, we’re spotlighting another example of how one of our colleagues has been focusing on…
Enjoying face to face learning once again
In April, after two years of entirely remote based learning, we were excited to welcome David from Future Proof into Carnival House for our first…
Hybrid Power Hours and Leaders Exchange
Since September, the Learning team has been hosting virtual Power Hours and Leaders Exchange sessions as a way for colleagues to take time out for…
Development drop-in clinics are now available
Earlier this year our Learning team ran virtual drop-in sessions inviting you to attend and ask any questions you had about your own development, resources…
Hollie’s development journey
With so much change happening across the business it’s important we still make time for our own development. That’s why we want to bring you…
Rosy’s development journey
No two career journeys looks the same and by sharing our own experiences we can help to inspire others. Here’s Rosy’s development story … Rosy…
Last few days for Enabling Conversations and Goal Setting
Every year we have our cycle of Performance conversations, each one designed to support your career aspirations and personal development. As we come to the…
Anna’s development journey
Although it continues to be a busy time for many of us, it’s important that we don’t forget to focus on our own development and…
Jayesh’s development journey
As we all turn our attention to our own development for the year to come, we’re bringing you another example of how one of your…
2022 goal setting window now extended
To give you more time to reflect the goal setting window has been extended from 14 January to the 28 February. By Friday 28 February…
A new year to take control of your development
The New Year presents a great opportunity to reset and look to the future, so what better time to consider your development for the year…
Introducing the second edition of the shore learning guide
As we approach the end of the year it’ll soon be time to turn our attention to our goals and development opportunities for the year…
Hayden’s development journey
At Carnival UK we put our people first and part of that means giving people the support and opportunity to grow and develop in their…
Performance and reward 2021
Like 2020, 2021 has been an unprecedented year; one where we’ve all pulled together as a united team to deliver amazing things. To differentiate performance…
Talking ’bout a resolution…
It’s that time of year; oversized uniforms, brand new stationary set and exciting plans for the school term ahead. As children go back to school,…
Jess’ development journey
As we continue to focus on our development throughout the year, we’re bringing you another example of how one of our colleagues focuses on theirs.…
It’s time for Q3 Enabling Conversations
Every year we have our cycle of Performance conversations, each one designed to support your career aspirations and personal development. As we approach the end…
Flavio’s development journey
As we continue to focus on our development throughout the year we’re bringing you another example of how one of our colleagues focuses on theirs.…
Abbi’s development journey
As we continue to focus on our development throughout the year, we’re bringing you another example of how one of our colleagues focuses on theirs.…
Matt’s development journey
As we continue to focus on our development throughout the year, we’re bringing you another example of how one of our colleagues focuses on theirs.…
Mid-year Conversation window is now open
Our Mid-year Conversation window is now open from today until 28 May. All Carnival UK shoreside colleagues must have a mid-year conversation with their line…
Maria’s development journey
As we continue to focus on our development throughout the year we thought we’d bring you another example of how one of our colleagues focuses…
Moulding your role to make the most of it
When we use our skills and strengths at work, our happiness and productivity soars. That’s what research from Harvard Business Review says about job crafting…
What’s more important than your IQ?
When it comes to developing ourselves, we tend to focus on practical tasks (IQ) that will move us ahead. Attend that meeting. Do that project.…
James’ Development story
It’s important to keep up focus on our development throughout the year so that we can take full advantage of any opportunities that come up.…