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A Q&A where graduates share their experiences of Leadership Academy training. What has it added to their life, both … Read more

A Q&A where graduates share their experiences of Leadership Academy training. What has it added to their life, both … Read more

A Q&A where graduates share their experiences of Leadership Academy training. What has it added to their life, both … Read more

A Q&A where graduates share their experiences of Leadership Academy training. What has it added to their life, both … Read more

Earlier this year I took part in the Top Talent programme at an interesting point in my career…

I jumped at the chance of taking part in the programme… when reading about it I soon realised this was going to be different.

Jordan Mason – Finance Assistant [at time of writing], Socitm My name is Jordan Mason and I currently work … Read more

I was looking forward to developing my personal leadership style. I wasn’t really sure what to expect but kept an open mind.

Kurt Frary, IMT, Finance & Commercial Services, Norfolk County Council I took part in the Leadership Academy’s Top Talent … Read more

Geoff Connell, Head of Information Management and Technology at Norfolk County Council (and former Socitm President) If local authorities … Read more

Top Talent: Give it a go, pause the working day, and focus on yourself. It never really felt like work, a drag, or training…

By Toni Green, End user computing manager for the London Borough of Enfield Empowered women, empower women That’s the … Read more

The course was expertly lead and the content was delivered with a light touch in a collaborative way that seemed relaxed but was always focused.

New to leadership roles I felt I could do with improving skills. The process allowed me to reflect on my own skills and where I needed to improve. 

The Empowering Women programme is of huge importance to me…. It helped me to build a strong understanding of … Read more