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Connect with like minded professionals to tap into a growing resource across the UK and beyond.
Members actively contribute to the alumni network through sharing knowledge, expertise, experience and their own personal development journeys.
Alumni members participate in learning and development opportunities and supporting other colleagues who are participating in the course. They also continue to support each other in their specific cohort and more widely via the established community after attending one of our courses or programmes.
This community supports peer–to–peer development and discussion and facilitates mentoring and coaching opportunities across the public sector.
Alumni are provided with the appropriate tools to continue to grow and develop, develop their leadership skills and hence create the talent pipeline for the sector.
Our hall of fame showcases success stories from alumni, who have go on to achieve great things following their time with us at the Leadership Academy.
Read more about the available training and find the best course for you or a colleague.
Take time out to focus on learning and thinking. Meet like-minded people and create success together.
Our alumni group is a fantastic peer support network. It’s a place where everyone helps and encourages each other.
Each month, a leadership academy graduate writes about their training and learning experience. Discover more about what happens during one of our programmes and how it can positively impact you when you’re back at the desk.
Updated on Tuesday 4 June 2024. Since August 2023 Sam has been working for Socitm as our Institute Director. … Read more
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Become an advocate and get into the Hall of Fame. Tell us what Leadership academy training has done for you.
Browse the training and webinar calendar and find things to support your day-to-day work and longer-term professional development.
Create a professional partnership to expand your development. Mentors and mentees get new perspectives to challenge their status quo.
To claim your CPD points or another copy of the programme certificate get in touch with our Leadership Academy Manager
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