What Delegates Thought
What did Steps to Leadership: Accelerate delegate’s think of the programme:
Delegates who completed the Steps to Leadership: Accelerate programme in January 2011 were asked to provide feedback about how they have benefitted from the programme.
A summary of responses from 44 delegates are included below: (Questions 1 to 6 are directly linked to the objectives of Steps to Leadership: Accelerate programme as advertised in the marketing material for the programme).
- 100% of Delegates agreed or strongly agreed that the programme gave them the practical tools to enhance their approach to leadership
- 100% of Delegates agreed or strongly agreed Accelerate gave them an understanding of the challenges faced in by the public sector leaders and how to tackle them
- 98% of Delegates agreed that the programme has or will enhance their future career prospects
- 93% of Delegates agreed the programme met their expectations
- 100% of Delegates would or may recommend the Accelerate programme to others
Qualitative Comments
The delegates were also asked to provide examples and comments about what the programme meant for them and the most significant impacts it has had. Some responses from delegates are below:
- “In July 10 gained promotion at work. I now lead a team of 5 staff. I feel that through what has been learned through the four modules will help with future career and enable me to become a good manager” Employee of Staffordshire County Council
- “Learnt new techniques for managing and motivating my project teams – Gained recognition on how I can improve in the self promotion module and I now have a better understanding about elected members” Employee of Warwickshire County Council
- “Better understanding on how to interact with individual members of staff using the SDI techniques I have learnt - also on how to improve my network within my organisation and how to improve own brand” Employee of Rugby Borough Council
- “Has provided development goals that will improve my career opportunities but also given me the time to reflect upon my current role and how I should shape my future” Employee of Rugby Borough Council
- “Improved my overall theoretical knowledge and have a better understanding of how other organisations within the public sector function - Sharing experiences with other delegates very useful” Employee of Warwickshire County Council
- “Using SDI throughout the course has helped me understand how I work and how colleagues are motivated. Feedback from other delegates on the course was useful as I was able to focus on weaker areas” Employee of Stoke on Trent City Council
- “The programme has help Identify a clearer career path, and has been a springboard from which to move on after a lengthy period of stagnation, and has helped me modify my supervisor style”Employee of Redditch Borough Council
Delegates were asked: What has attending the Accelerate Programme meant for you. Some responses from delegates are below:
- “Improved self analysis, increased knowledge of traits & how I’m perceived by others, both, team members, peers & manager. Highlighted areas for development & where I would like to progress my career in the near & long term future” Team Leader – Redditch Borough Council
- “Excellent Opportunity, the most fulfilling opportunity to date on how to personally develop as a leader, plus a great opportunity to observe excellent tutors” Principal Planning Officer – Telford & Wrekin Council
- “Given food for thought, elements will be put into use during work for benefit of improvement of my team, organisation and self” Employee from West Midlands Fire Service
- “Reflecting on my performance, evaluating where I am now and what I need to do to get to where I want to be, plus gaining the opportunity to network with other public sector employees and sharing ideas and experiences” Performance Officer – Walsall MBC
- “Gained a wider range of skills and greater confidence” Employee from Stratford-on-Avon District Council
