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Inspiring Leaders Programme

Drive meaningful change by joining a small business advisory board, access a high-level network and broaden your impact.

the challenge


Planning your next move?

Are you tired of the same old course content and career advice, where you are expected to learn from theory alone? You know about the frameworks and the top tips, but something is still missing.

Maybe you are taking the next step in climbing your career ladder or are eyeing a portfolio career and you are unsure of where to start.  

We are offering a unique and output-driven programme where theory and experiential learning come together to provide you with the A-Z on the real-world application.  

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What’s in it for you…

  • Stand out from your peers when moving up the career ladder by becoming a more competitive candidate with real-world leadership experience.

  • Better understand the skills necessary to thrive at an executive level. This programme exposes you to diverse ways of thinking and encourages collaboration with leaders outside of core expertise.  

  • Build relationships with other experienced leaders. This high-value network can open doors to future business opportunities, partnerships, and valuable connections outside your current industry.

  • Take the time to identify and reflect on your strengths and blind spots. Improve your self-awareness and emotional intelligence to become a more well-rounded leader.

  • The Inspiring Leaders Programme is recognised by the Chartered Management Institute (CMI), offering alumni access to a pathway for further learning, and a CMI certificate of attendance.

Want to find out more?

Inspiring Leaders Programme offers a unique opportunity to enhance your skills, connect with influential leaders, and make a meaningful difference.

How it works


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Advisory Board Experience

You’ll join a small business advisory board. This experience allows you to apply your skills in real-world situations, and learn how other leaders respond to the challenge.

You’ll be supporting two different small businesses for six months each - you’ll take part in their advisory boards, and eventually chairing meetings and mentoring one of the businesses.

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Cohort Reflection Sessions

You’ll get together with your peer learning group three times over the year - to share experiences, reflect on what you’ve learned and strategise how you’d tackle situations in the future.

From start to finish, we ensure that every aspect of the programme contributes to your leadership development goals.

E-learning

In addition to your hands-on experiences, you can access​ the online self-paced learning and materials. ​

Carefully curated bite-size content, each lesson designed for only 5-10 minutes a day, that complements​ your learning journey and provides you with the flexibility​ to expand your knowledge on your terms.​

Autumn 2024 cohort dates

Onboarding/Introduction Session - Friday 25th October – 9:30am – 12pm

Cohort Reflection Session 1 – Friday 7th February – 9:30- 11:30am

Cohort Reflection Session 2 - Friday 20th June– 9:30am – 11:30am

Cohort Reflection Session 3 - Friday 17th October – 9:30am – 11:30am

Who is inspiring leaders for?


Inspiring Leaders Programme is designed for individuals who:

  • Have a minimum of 5+ years of corporate or (senior) management experience​

  • Aspire to executive leadership or governance roles

  • Want to deepen their leadership skills through hands-on experiential learning ​

  • Are eager to broaden their professional network and connections

  • Would gain fulfilment from using learnt expertise to drive positive social impact​ outside of their day-to-day role

What does it cost?

Choose the payment option that suits you best:

  • Pay in Full: Make a one-time payment of £1795+VAT

  • 12 Installments: Spread the cost across 12 easy monthly payments of £149+VAT

What’s the time commitment?

Participants dedicate on average 2.5 hours per month while on the programme. This may include a board meeting, cohort reflection session or self-paced learning using our online resources.

Inspiring Leaders Programme meets the rigorous quality standards to achieve CMI Accreditation and has been recognised by Chartered Management Institute. 

Inspiring Leaders Programme alumni will benefit from:

  • Access to 100,000s of relevant content through ManagementDirect online

  • A building block for further learning post programme

  • CMI certificate of attendance

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