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CO3 is proud to launch year 2 of the Inspiring Leaders Programme funded by Lloyds TSB Foundation NI “Creating Change Programme”. Having focused on the visible “hard” skills and tools of leadership in its first year, year 2 of the programme will explore what is less visible to the eye in leadership. We have entitled this programme The Intrigue of Leadership. The aim is to develop the invisible “soft” skills which are held by the most dynamic leaders which bring about high levels of success in their organisation. The Intrigue of Leadership is a four day, intensive, non residential programme for leaders of 3rd sector organisations. Participants will all be Chief Officers or Directors of organisations in the voluntary and community sector and applications will not be accepted from senior managers or other staff members. CO3 will offer two bursary places to leaders of smaller organisations to help encourage those leaders to prioritise taking some time out to reflect on their own leadership. We would encourage members to book a place on this programme very quickly as demand for places is expected to be extremely high. The four one day sessions will be held at City East Business Centre, 68–72 Newtownards Road Belfast, and will focus on the following themes: Leadership is Personal – 25 February 2010 Leadership is Entrepreneurial – 11 March 2010 Leadership is Relational – 25 March 2010 Leadership is Political – 1 April 2010 The cost of this programme would be approximately £1100 per participant without subsidy. We are delighted that with the support of Lloyds TSB Foundation NI and Anne McMurray Development Ltd we have been able to significantly reduce the cost of the programme to £395 per member of CO3 which will include the fee for the online MBTI assessment, all course fees, tea/coffee/lunch etc and all course materials. The rate for non-members is £595. We are also delighted to offer 4 bursary places to leaders of smaller organisations at £150 per person. Bursary places will be allocated in terms of merit and anyone interested in securing a bursary place should complete a Bursary application form (available from
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) by 2.30pm Friday, 22 January 2010. Leaders will participate in all 4 days of the programme and will benefit from self assessment using the Myers Briggs Type Indicator Step Two profile. Participants will complete the MBTI Step 2 online in advance of the programme. The feedback reports will be utilised as a personal, individual tool for leadership development by participants. The programme will be delivered by Anne McMurray Development Ltd. Anne is an associate trainer with the internationally renowned Centre for Creative Leadership (CCL). Anne will draw on CCL and other leadership research to provide participants with effective learning and development methods. The goal is to support each participant to make a positive difference to their leadership performance and organisational sustainability.
The principles of the programme are: Use of experiential and reflective learning Create a safe space where participants can explore real issues and take risks Utilise peer support and feedback Provide leadership frameworks and tools which people can apply to their reality Determine personal goals for leadership progress Generate commitment to shared responsibility for success Enquiry with experts from the public / private / third sector 1. Leadership is Personal Leadership comes from within – it starts with our decision to take up our leadership. We each do it our own way. 1.1 Objectives To increase self awareness and self-belief To develop understanding of personal leadership style To appreciate others’ strengths and how to work with them effectively as allies To use this to plan how to handle change, communication, conflict and manage energy 1.2 Indicative Content Session 1 MBTI Step II profile and feedback (self-assessment completed online prior to the event) Session 2 Practical activities to increase understanding and application of the MBTI Step II to leadership Session 3 Use of MBTI preferences to develop leadership resilience Session 4 Goal-setting and action planning 2. Leadership is Entrepreneurial Leadership credibility is determined by delivering success. This results from determination, effort and the ability to solve problems. Leaders in the third sector are social entrepreneurs who have a can do, positive attitude. 2.1 Objectives To define and apply entrepreneurial traits to our leadership To use innovation and creativity to address problems and develop new ideas To find out how to translate ideas into viable enterprises 2.2 Indicative Content Session 1 Being entrepreneurial – using the MBTI to develop their traits in leadership Session 2 Being innovative – using innovation methods to apply in practical ways to our organisation Session 3 Social Enterprise: case study in making it happen (EBSEC Maurice Kinkead) Session 4 Goal Setting: 2010–2011 3. Leadership is Relational Leadership effectiveness is dependent on follower support and collaboration with others. Leadership works through our ability to engage others around one vision and goals. 3.1 Objectives To inspire and motivate others through sharing one vision To build a culture of commitment and team work in our organisation To develop a ‘value’ network To build partnership working where strategically advantageous 3.2 Indicative Content Session 1 Stand and deliver – sharing our inspiring vision with others Session 2 Building the conditions and culture of partnership working Session 3 Developing a teamwork culture – do’s and don’ts Session 4 Designing a value network to help us lead more effectively 4. Leadership is Political Our leadership is enacted through how we use our power and influence to position and sustain our organisations in the wider environment, now and for the future. 4.1 Objectives To identify the sources of power available to us in our leadership To map the power dynamics between us and key relationships To understand how we influence others to work with us To learn from others how to effectively exert leadership power 4.2 Indicative Content Session 1 Understanding sources of power available to us and how to maximise these Session 2 Mapping power dynamics in our stakeholder network and identifying areas for action Session 3 Increasing our ability to influence effectively Session 4 Enquiry Space – engaging with external guests to share experiences of political influencing Critical to the success of the programme will be the participants’ experience of being part of a significant, professional development process. |
