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Top Talent Manchester 2021

Date & time

  1. 5 July 2021 09:30 - 16:30
  2. 6 July 2021 09:30 - 16:30
  3. 18 October 2021 09:30 - 16:30
  4. 19 October 2021 09:30 - 16:30

Location

Primary partners: Canon (opens in new tab)

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Overview

Top Talent will help you accelerate your career progress by harnessing and honing your leadership skills. 

Technology is changing the way we deliver public services. In these times of disruption, our sector needs leaders with vision, talent and insight. True leadership is about people, not processes. Effective leaders think critically, take risks, inspire others and innovate in order to affect change. 

This programme is for people who have the talent and accountability to become outstanding leaders. Those who drive change through collaboration and passion. Top Talent encourages you to focus on your unique qualities, develop confidence in your own abilities and to create impact through action: empowering those around you to the betterment of all. 

Agenda

  1. 09:30 Overview of day 1

    The topics we will cover are:

    • Welcome & introductions
    • Beliefs and values
    • Authenticity
    • Mind-set
    • Bias

Partners

Post is in term ONE

Requirements

It is important to note that we encourage applications from all job functions and all levels in the public sector. All are key to service transformation; including finance, planning, programme management, customer account management, social services, ICT, digital, HR etc.

We assume participants on the course will:

  • Have some team leadership or management experience (we will accept applicants about to move into a first leadership role, depending on the sponsor support)
  • Be motivated and ambitious to succeed as a leader of change
  • Be willing to contribute to group discussions and presentations
    Be enthusiastic and open-minded
  • Through their executive sponsor, be identified as a potential high-impact leader in the organisation

Other things to note:

  • A commitment to the whole course is mandatory.
  • Participants must have good communication skills and be willing to contribute with enthusiasm and energy.
  • You will be expected to spend at least two hours in preparation time before each workshop.
  • Outside of the course modules, there will be a requirement to engage in a one-hour personal coaching session (via phone/Skype).
  • The course is designed to minimise travel costs and time away from the office. Course materials, refreshments and lunch are included.
  • Travel and any accommodation required is the participant’s responsibility.
  • Overnight stays between consecutive course days are expected for networking and project work.
  • The course attendees will be invited to attend one of our conferences to present the final group project and take part in a graduation ceremony during the evening dinner.
  • If any part of the course cannot be attended, then the candidate will not graduate (exceptional personal circumstances will be considered of course).

Additional questions?

Don’t hesitate to contact us to discuss your options and any other questions you might have.