The Leadership Foundation

The Leadership Foundation believes that through insight, inspiration and information you can become a truly effective leader.

It is the objective of The Leadership Foundation to work with Chief Executives, Board Directors, Senior Managers and emerging leaders to develop the self-confidence, vision and behaviours to become exceptional leaders.

“Great leadership is about human experiences, not processes.  Leadership is not a formula or a programme; it is a human activity that comes from the heart and consider the hearts of others.  It is an attitude, not a routine.”  Lance Secretan, Professor of Entrepreneurship.

The Art of Leadership

Leadership is a popular and perhaps overused word.  For some people it is something to be embraced, for others it is to be feared or is a mysterious thing that is the preserve of an elite few.

“Being a leader takes more than managerial or technical skills. One must be an evangelist, a teacher, a risk-taker, a motivator, a visionary and.... one must be very thick-skinned.”  Helen Soulé, MS D

Leadership and Learning

Every leader is responsible for his or her development and must be committed to learning, developing and growing.  Learning and development creates better people and better business.

The Leadership Development Programme is a journey of personal awareness and self-improvement.  You will gain insights into leadership to empower and transform yourself, your people and your business.

The Leadership Development Programme

For a period of 12 months you will be immersed in a learning environment where you will:

  • Understand how to influence thinking, action and behaviour
  • Create lasting change in yourself and others
  • Discover your inner strengths
  • Improve your leadership skills and capability
  • Reduce isolation and loneliness
  • Boost the effectiveness of your teams and business
  • Apply these tools in and beyond your own business

The Programme includes:

Coaching –   one-to-one leadership coaching sessions

Master Classes – learn from experienced leaders

Insight Sessions – develop insights and solutions in a non-competitive peer environment

Briefings – regular e-briefing, newsletter and articles on current leadership topics

Web-based Support – maintain contacts and network via the members site

You will have an opportunity to participate at one of 3 levels:

Full Membership

£6,202 (including VAT)
VCS members contribute £620 (including VAT) with the balance met from Northern Rock Foundation funding.

Attendee Membership

£70.50 (including VAT) per masterclass
£380.70 (including VAT) for 6 masterclasses (@10% discount)

How to Apply

By applying to join the Leadership Programme you become a member of The Leadership Foundation.

Places on the Programme are Limited and applications are now being considered for the 2008/09 programme.

You can apply on line by completing the application form.

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