DEVELOPING POLITICAL AWARENESS AND INFLUENCE

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1 DEVELOPING POLITICAL AWARENESS AND INFLUENCE THE CBI LEADERSHIP PROGRAMME: NEXT GENERATION Special introductory price for 2018 cbi.org.uk/ leadership

2 A programme to develop your executive potential Designed for high-potential senior managers, the CBI programme builds understanding of how to read and understand the external business environment to help companies best prepare for and manage risks to business arising from political, economic and societal change. This essential part of leadership is often missing from traditional leadership programmes and MBAs. CEOs from all sectors tell us they would have appreciated more focus on developing this skillset as they have moved upwards in business. With political uncertainty at an all-time high, shifting societal expectations changing consumer behaviour and rapid technological progress adding extraordinary new opportunities and risks for business, now is the time to develop this capability within your senior business management. Building on the success of the CBI s existing executive leadership programme, the programme aims to equip your next generation of executive leaders with the skills and confidence to engage with and influence the changing business environment through interactive sessions across the UK. Our alumni participants and sponsoring organisations tell us that taking part in the CBI s leadership programme creates more rounded individuals who better understand and translate the business environment for their own organisations and for clients. Executives should never think they make decisions in a political or economic vacuum. Their ability to understand and tame an increasingly uncertain and unstable business environment is key. Professor Jeremy Ghez HEC Paris

3 An immersive programme focused on live issues CBI experts and key stakeholders help participants understand the live context, key drivers and influencers of change through facilitated discussions, group exercises and real-time meetings. The programme is an eight-day course with a strong focus on developing the peer-group and embed skills and understanding over time. Modules include: The current political, economic and social context One day: London The operating environment for your business is heavily impacted by the wider economic, political and social context. In this first session we ll explore the key issues and drivers of the current environment, discuss why this matters and give you the tools and techniques to monitor this environment and use the latest insight and intelligence to best effect. Understanding Westminster & Whitehall One day: London Changes to the policy, legislative and fiscal agenda set by government can offer huge risks and opportunities for your business. In this session we ll look at the different stakeholders involved in determining this agenda, help you understand their drivers and how you can play a role in shaping positive outcomes for business. Building your influence with local stakeholders Two days: A UK region An increasing expectation is that business thinks global but acts local. In this session we explore what that means in practice, focusing on how you can lead and shape the agenda in your operating communities. We ll do this by visiting businesses that are very effective on this front. We ll also meet key stakeholders at the heart of a more devolved approach to ensuring the benefits of growth are felt across all of our communities. The UK s future post-brexit Two days: London or Brussels With the process of exiting the EU underway and with trading relationships, common standards and regulation all still to be decided, we ll look at how business can best navigate the uncertainty and prepare for the future. We ll explore what this could mean for the UK s competitiveness and examine the quality of the UK s relationships within the EU and what this means for the negotiations and our future outside of the EU. Business-led solutions to societal challenges Two days: London In this final session we ll bring all the programme learnings together. As a group you will design a proposed solution to current policy challenges and present your chosen idea to a panel of senior business and government leaders. 37% of businesses say improving leadership skills is their top business priority. CBI/Pertemps Network Group employment trends survey 2016

4 A cross-sector peer group to share ideas and challenges Designed for high-potential senior managers ready to broaden their perspective and further their leadership skills. We have an active alumni network for participants of our leadership programmes with leadership-focused events throughout the year. Who the programme is for We encourage applications from talented individuals from all sizes and sectors of business Candidates will have approximately ten to 15 years career experience and will have progressed quickly through their organisation taking on increased leadership and management responsibilities Candidates will ideally already be identified by their companies as high-potential, future executives. Committed to diversity A diverse cohort supports innovative thinking and the opportunity for critical challenge and debate. We know that your businesses are thinking through the talent pipeline and how you can support your female talent to move up through the organisation and we want the CBI Leadership Programmes to contribute to this. As such we aim to ensure the gender balance of each cohort is equal. The CBI fully supports the Parker Review recommendations on increasing the ethnic diversity of UK boards. We believe attracting and promoting talent from all backgrounds helps us build inclusive and productive workplaces. We therefore encourage companies to take these recommendations into consideration when reviewing nominations. Building your influence with local stakeholders The 2018/19 programme has an introductory cost of 4,000 plus VAT per participant, and there is an additional discount available for small businesses Companies or individuals will need to cover their own accommodation and travel costs in addition to the programme fee. 79% of UK CEOs are spending more time scenario planning due to the uncertain geopolitical climate CEO Outlook, KPMG

5 Why take part? Benefit to your organisation Enhance your succession planning Boost the confidence of your emerging leaders Offer a new challenge to test and develop your top talent Upskill your team to future-proof your business Meet your organisational objectives and benefit from our ongoing support. Benefit to participants Our leadership programme alumni have consistently found our programmes helped them progress their careers 49% of alumni promoted Understand how to step up and lead your organisation through change Access to the key players in government and business Secure a strong and supportive peer network Gain a competitive edge, proving your ability to innovate and solve real-world problems. Why the CBI? With more than fifty years experience, our influence is proven. We share our techniques and practical tools to ensure your stakeholders hear your point of view Our intelligence and insight is world class, providing the best knowledge about policy change and its impact on business Our access to government and business is unrivalled. Our programmes ensure you have a peer group and stakeholder network of the people that can help you and your business to prosper. 5% won national recognition and awards 41% promoted to a board position

6 To reserve your place at our special introductory rate or find out more, contact us at: e: t: Product code: 12159