Entering leadership can be a daunting prospect. The purpose of this course is to support aspiring or relatively new leaders to the world of leadership. It will not provide a list of how to lead, it will however aim to develop a new leader’s capacity to lead, ability to support others, and to become a more reflective practitioner. Throughout the day there will be a focus on the importance of reflection and of recognising the good leadership is rooted in building excellent relationships.
Aims
- To discuss and analyse a range of personal and professional attributes that are important to develop as emerging middle leaders
- To promote reflective practice as a tool for developing emerging middle leaders
- To provide opportunities to discuss and reflect upon current leadership practices
- To promote practices and attitudes that will improve leadership resilience
Key Outcomes
- To know what good, and bad, leadership looks like
- To understand personal aspects of leadership including motivation
- To know about the factors effecting the well-being of leaders and to consider ways to manage these
Dr Mark Whalley
