º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ Leadership Development

As we continue our journey towards Creating Better Futures. Together, it’s important to take a moment to reflect on the significant role that leadership plays in achieving our strategic ambitions. At the heart of our strategy lies a commitment to creating a culture of collaboration, innovation, inclusion, creativity and responsibility - values that are only realised when each of us steps into our roles as leaders, regardless of our position or title.

Leadership at our University is not just about those with formal titles.  It is about inspiring and empowering each other, driving positive change, and continuously striving for personal and professional growth.  To support this, through the work on Project Expectations, we are placing a renewed emphasis on leadership development to ensure all staff are equipped with the skills, knowledge, and confidence needed to navigate the complexities of our current landscape.  

Our leadership development currently incorporates our º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ Leadership Forum, our Leadership Learning Sprints and our Leadership Resources, with additional elements to be added in 2025.  Further details on what’s currently available are below. 

Please note that these new initiatives are designed to complement, not replace, our core programs and other forms of learning. 

º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ Leadership Forum

Our º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ Leadership Forum is a biannual event, bringing together 150 of those in named leadership positions initially to: 

  • Develop our leadership vision - discover approaches that enable outstanding leadership achievement and impact. 
  • Share Best Practice - hear from our range of speakers and exchange ideas and insights with your fellow leaders to foster innovation and excellence. 
  • Network and Collaborate with Peer - build and nurture professional relationships in a supportive and inspiring environment.  

The next º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ Leadership Forum takes place on 16th December 2024 as an invite-only event. 

Leadership Learning Sprints

These short, focused sessions are designed to enhance specific skills and knowledge areas and to support your professional development.  The Leadership Sprints are no longer than 45 minutes long and feature subject matter experts.  They provide opportunities for understanding, debate and sharing practical tools as part of a collaborative and engaging learning experience.  Topics include: 

Understanding how Academic Motivations Align or Misalign to Leadership Priorities.

Invited Expert Speaker: Prof Tony Edwards, º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ London

Date and Time: 15th November 2024 11.30am - 12.15pm

 

Understanding More º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ the People We Lead Through the Lens of Different Personality Types.

Invited Expert Speaker: Dr Cheryl Travers, º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ Business School

Date and Time: 19th November 2024, 1pm - 1.45pm

Understanding the Impact of Cultural, Generational, Gender, Race, Religion Differences on Individual Needs from Leaders.

Invited Expert Speaker: Lisa Brooks-Lewis, EDI Service.

Date and Time: 25th November 2024, 9.30am - 10.15am

How Understanding Oneself Can Improve How You Lead Others, Using the Concept of Reflexivity.

Invited Expert Speaker: Dr Amanda Harrington, º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ Business School.

Date and Time: 12th December 2024, 1pm - 1.45pm

All learning sprints will be delivered through the new Learning and Development Workshops area on Teams, you’ll be able to see the option to ‘Join’ a session a few minutes before the scheduled time.  If you would prefer to receive appointments for these into your calendar, please complete the MS Form to indicate the Sprints you are interested in and we will send them through to you.

Leadership Resources

The initial Learning Resources include the recorded presentations and other resources from the July º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ Leadership Forum, which can be found from this link to the ReVIEW system. 

Our Leadership Resources will continue to grow as more recorded sessions, bite-sized learning pieces and range of reading materials become available.