SEND Leadership Programme 2021/22
Applications for the 2021/22 programme are now closed.
Leadership Development
For public sector organisations and their established and aspiring leaders
There’s never been a more important time to lead and to invest in leaders.
Our leadership development programme is designed to support public sector leaders working to develop their skills and presence as leaders.
We work with authentic, courageous, values-based organisations and leaders.
One of the programme’s unique characteristics is that alongside formal leadership theory it draws in the NDTI’s philosophy of all people, communities and organisations being rich in assets and practice from our work alongside large and small, statutory and voluntary sector organisations around the country and with a range of different people and ‘client’ groups.
We have successfully worked with hundreds of leaders across the sector which helps to continually refine and update our programme, which focuses on participant’s leadership capabilities and knowledge to expand influence to increase impact.
Whilst we will work with you to co-design and adapt the programme to your needs, the core programme contains:
- A detailed focus on the foundations of leadership, personal style and achieving change
- A Human Rights based approach to leadership
- Resilience and a positive psychology approach to leadership
- Brave leadership - authenticity, courage and trust
- Influencing and working in partnership with others
- Co-production, engagement and team/community leadership and decision making.
Delivery weaves together presentations, guest speakers, group work, individual reflection and action planning.
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Contact Details
Bill Love
Tel: 01225 255 268
Email: bill.love@ndti.org.uk
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“This was a really amazing programme. It has been extremely timely for me moving from health towards social care senior role.
The project was also incredibly positive to engage with and has started to make a massive impact at work. Brilliant facilitators as well. Great group of participants too!”
(Leadership Programme Participant 2018)