The programme comprises a series of three one-day workshops, coaching, mentoring and group project work over three months, facilitated by expert leadership coaches and trainers.

Leaders who have undertaken an Empowering Women programme have the chance to share their thinking and learning together. Members actively contribute to the alumni network through sharing and presenting their work, participating in learning opportunities and supporting colleagues who are participating in the programme.

Part one (day one): Discovering yourself

Covering a range of topics including recognising the importance of people; building honest relationships; developing a more productive dialog with yourself; and defining your value proposition.

Part two (day two): Thinking of others

Focusing on a range of topics including creating a group of acquaintances and associates; effective communication; developing your objectivity and reducing your subjective behaviour; and using office politics positively.

Part three: One-to-one coaching session

Following the workshop you will have a session with an experienced coach on a challenge or goal of your choice, with particular emphasis on what is important for you and your future.

Part four: Final group session at one of our conferences

Your group will review what was learnt during the previous workshop and coaching sessions, before agreeing and planning the best way to take things forward.

Part five: Graduation ceremony

Join other Leadership Academy graduates at our annual President’s Conference dinner as your spectacular efforts are recognised.

Programme Benefits

For the individual

• Encouragement to look within themselves for the right leadership style, rather than comparing them to others
• Increased awareness of themselves and their abilities
• The authority, capacity and motivation to implement change

For the organisation

• Increasing the number of leaders in the talent pipeline for better succession planning
• Participants will become ambassadors and role models, inspiring others to improve performance
• An improved culture of trust and collaboration in teams

Learning Outcomes

• Value the diversity you offer and that of other
• Know how to articulate the value you bring
• Be loyal to your values and beliefs as an authentic leader
• Operate as you want to be perceived as a leader
• Demonstrate and feel more confidence in yourself as a leader
• Develop and maximise the power of your networks
• Adapt your communication style to achieve better results
• Influence others and validate your credibility as a leader
• Assert yourself and tackle challenges head on

Requirements

This programme is suitable for any level of leader/ manager in an organisation; in fact a broad spectrum adds value to the whole group. The range of participants to date include junior team leaders and project leaders, through to heads of service.

The assumptions made about participants are:

• ​Some experience as a team leader/manager (or about to take on such a role in the coming months)
• Enthusiasm to learn and contribute fully with a group
• A strong desire to be proactive about change and career progression
• A desire to make a bigger difference and greater impact in their leadership role

A commitment to the whole programme is mandatory. Participants must have good communication skills and be willing to contribute with enthusiasm and energy. Outside of the workshop modules, there will be some requirement to engage in the coaching and mentoring sessions (via phone/skype), as well as collaborating online with others in the group during the programme.

​The programme 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.

​The course attendees will be invited to attend our annual two-day President’s Conference to take part in a graduation ceremony during the evening dinner.