Introducing Leadership (Code: C1853)
BackIntroducing Leadership is an interactive and engaging Professional Development Programme course which combines leadership theory, practical application to real-world challenges and an opportunity to network with other new and aspiring leaders from the sector. This is a 9 hour course comprised of 6 x 90 min modules delivered live online. Delegates will receive an invitation to join ETF's learning platform in advance of the the first session with Zoom joining instructions.
Pricing options
Open Delivery: £445 pp
In-house delivery: price on request
Please note: bookings will close 7 days prior to the commencement of the course.
Upcoming
SET Membership
SET members are entitled to an exclusive 10% discount off this ETF professional development course.
Find out more about SET membership on the Society for Education and Training (SET) website.
Who is this for?
This course is designed for:
- emerging leaders in FE and Skills : Individuals currently in teaching, support, or professional services/operational roles who aspire to transition into their first leadership posts or who have been recently appointed.
- newly appointed middle leaders: Professionals who have recently stepped into middle leadership positions and seek structured support to enhance their effectiveness.
- FE and Skills professionals preparing for promotion: Staff preparing for leadership interviews or roles requiring enhanced strategic and team management capabilities.
- FE and Skills institutions seeking leadership development: Colleges and training providers looking to develop their talent pipeline and improve leadership capacity within their organisations.
Training aim
Module 1: Exploring Leadership and Professional Standards. Introducing the programme, exploring the leadership standards and establishing a reflective, collaborative learning approach.
Module 2: Foundations of Leadership. Defining key concepts and exploring values associated with middle leadership.
Module 3: Leading and Following: Building Effective Teams. Developing understanding of team dynamics, influence and wellbeing in leadership.
Module 4: Stakeholder Engagement and Leadership Communication. Embedding effective leadership behaviours through communication and collaboration.
Module 5: Leading Strategically and for Quality Improvement. Developing strategic thinking and enhancing quality through effective leadership practices.
Module 6: Future Focus as a Leader. Consolidating learning and identifying priorities for future leadership development.
Outcomes
You will have the knowledge and confidence to:
- Self-assess areas of leadership and relate these to professional standards for new leaders
- Discuss the role of middle leaders and the characteristics of effective leadership
- Explore personal values and those belonging to organisations and styles of leadership
- Analyse strategies for managing others including supporting staff well being and leading with emotional intelligence
- Stakeholder analysis and effective communication strategies
- Techniques for fostering a shared vision and setting expectations for others
- Review approaches for quality improvement and innovation including the utilisation of data
- Identify strategies for the development of individuals, teams and organisations
- Techniques for implementing strategic thinking into operational practice
- Apply reflective practice, coaching strategies and action planning for personal professional development
Length
9 hours (6 x 90 min modules delivered live online).
Entry Requirements
- Have a role in the FE and Skills sector
- Are new to leadership or planning to apply for your first leadership role
Contact us
If this course is not currently available at a suitable date/location, please register your interest and we will let you know about new events as they are announced.
If you have any questions, please contact:
T: 0800 0 831 830
E: enquiries@etfoundation.co.uk
