Steps to Leadership: Accelerate
COHORT 14 NOW AVAILABLE!!! Starts Thursday 10th May 2012
The Steps to Leadership Accelerate programme is an innovative, creative and exciting 'new and potential managers programme'. The delivery and content of the programme is unlike any other leadership programme currently offered and was developed by the public sector for the public sector.
The overarching priority will be to enable delegates to develop skills and competencies to become effective managers and leaders in the public sector in the future. It will also provide support and development opportunities to those individuals with the ambition and potential to further their career.
Who is Accelerate suitable for?
This programme is aimed at new or aspiring managers who desire to progress their career within local government and the public sector. In addition to learning lots of useful techniques and tools that you can immediately use, it will also broaden your perspective and understanding of local government and the public sector and prepare you for future roles.
What will you gain?
- Lots of practical tools you can use to enhance your approach to leadership.
- An increased awareness of the issues facing leaders within the public sector
- An opportunity to network with and learn from other managers within the public sector.
- Enhanced future career prospects.
Accelerate is also an ILM recognised development programme. All delegate receive 6 months ILM membership, giving them access to online learning tools and resources.
To read more about how candidates have progressed after completing the Steps to Leadership Accelerate programme please visit the case study page
What will Accelerate involve?
- Attending 6 full day workshops
- Participating in 3 half day Learning set meetings
- Completing 4 module projects (4 hours personal study per project) .
Modules:
- Motivating and managing a team
- Partnership working
- Officer and Elected Member relations
- Self promotion
New Cohort
The Steps to Leadership Accelerate programme is now open for bookings for Cohort 14. Please see the Information for Applicants page for booking information
To find out what delegates thought of our Steps to Leadership: Accelerate programme please click the link.
Steps to Leadership Accelerate can be delivered in house at your organisation and can also be tailored to include topics or issues important to an organisation. Please email Samantha Darby, s.darby@wmcouncils.gov.uk to discuss these flexible options.