ILM Level 5 Award in Leadership & Management

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1 ILM Level 5 Award in Leadership & Management October 2015 March 2016

2 Overview An introduction to the course Who is this course for? Our unique cross-sector course provides a structured and supportive environment for managers to assess their current leadership capabilities. The ILM-accredited qualification acts as a springboard to develop the key attributes of leadership: communication, confidence and commitment. This qualification is designed for department heads, directors, project managers, and other practising managers looking to: Develop technical knowledge and skills, strategic insight and practical expertise. Improve performance, and prepare for senior management responsibilities through accredited professional development. Benefits for you and your organisation What difference will the course make? Learn through practical application of leadership in action. Use core management techniques to drive better results. Develop your ability to lead, motivate and inspire. Learn to lead strategically, and manage day-to-day. Benchmark your managerial skills across other sectors. Raise your profile in your organisation. Encourage strategic thinking at this level to foster business improvements. Engage managers with training and development this qualification is designed to provide clear, measurable benefits to career-minded professionals. Customise this qualification to your own development needs.

3 Course outline and dates How will I learn? This six-month programme offers a blend of master classes with invited guest speakers, coaching sessions, and a special site visit that extends your learning outside the training room. Taking a fully cross-sector approach, we encourage delegates to consider their industry big-picture, as well as effective strategic thinking and partnership working. You will be tutored in both one-to-one sessions and small groups, and will be fully supported throughout the programme before earning your ILM accreditation. What core modules are involved? Developing a vision that chimes with existing strategy. Communicating and advocating at a senior level. Spotting the right partnerships and getting them off the ground. Understanding difference and the business benefits of an inclusive approach. Tapping into your emotional intelligence and using this to lead teams and motivate stakeholders. Developing and demonstrating your business acumen and political awareness. Using reflection techniques to build on your ability to adapt and act with integrity as a leader. How is the course organised? We hold three leadership and management master classes, each with an inspiring guest speaker whose insights offer a precious chance to understand the ways in which others have navigated leadership challenges, successfully or otherwise. Our programme of speakers has included candid contributions from those who have led companies and organisations in financial services, local government, the creative industries and senior civil service. Previous speakers have included: Scott Beaumont, Managing Director, Google Elaine Bailey, Managing Director, Serco Deborah Cadman OBE, Chief Executive, Suffolk County Council Paul Wilson CBE, HM Chief Inspector of Probation Sarah Hicks, Managing Director (Digital Banking) at Santander Jess Kuller, Senior Vice President HR, Genworth Financial.

4 Masterclasses are facilitated in a way which brings established leadership approaches and frameworks to life, and relates them directly to the delegates own professional experience. Delegates are inspired by each other (being drawn from a wide range of business backgrounds), with space given for sharing challenges, experience and good practice between the group. These connections are long-lasting. Our leadership and management alumni remain part of an important professional network beyond the life of the course. The course includes a half-day site visit to meet a leader who has led their organisation through major change. This session gives delegates a rare glimpse of leadership in action, and a deeper understanding of how leaders develop authenticity and integrity in their role. Pre-course orientation What is the course programme? An introduction to EW Group and our methodology Pre-course reading on leadership and management theory Setting of delegate objectives. Three master classes with guest speakers (plus site visit) 1. Organisational Culture Understanding organisational culture to lead effectively Examining core processes around decision-making How to analyse organisational culture and structure Cultural difference across business sectors. 2. Leadership Leadership models and theory Managing change and conflict Developing the business case for your organisation Using the Intercultural Development Inventory: a tool for managing cultural difference. 3. Strategy and Vision Developing your vision, and the strategy to achieve it Communicating key values and strategies Building Emotional Intelligence and business acumen Getting constructive feedback. Three executive coaching sessions with your course leader Exploring learning outcomes Practical application of learning from the course Developing your action plan

5 Guidance on the final ILM assignment Work-based final ILM assignment Entirely tailored to your own professional development, and to embedding learning within your organisation Researching the workplace context Preparing for and writing/presenting outcomes. ILM Level 5 accredited Award in Leadership and Management, together with: Our Leadership and Management learning and resource pack An invitation to join our Leadership Alumni Network. What are the course dates? Activity Pre-course calls 30 minutes per delegate Master class 1 One day in central London Venue TBC Coaching 1 90-minute session per delegate Master class 2 One day in central London Coaching 2 90-minute session per delegate Date w/c 5 th October 2015 Tues 20 th October 2015 End of October 2015 Tues 10 th November 2015 November 2015 Master class 3 Tues 8 th December 2015 One day in central London Coaching 3 December minute session per delegate Assignment Submission 19 th February 2016 Who will be leading the course? Our course tutor, Mark Lomas, was most recently Diversity Manager at the BBC. Mark has specific expertise in corporate leadership strategy and policy development, employee relations and managing sector-wide diversity initiatives. His other clients have included NHS Trusts and Clinical Commissioning Groups, the Law Society, the Bermuda Human Rights Commission, ITV, the Financial Reporting Council, Sheffield University and UKTV. Mark is also currently a tutor on our Appledore senior leadership training programme (ILM Level 7 Award in Strategic Leadership).

6 Fees and registration How much does it cost? Pricing: 2,700 (+VAT). How do I apply? For registration and enquiries, Beth Kirk today at: beth.kirk@theewgroup.com EW Group expertise What do previous delegates think about our ILM courses? [The course] has helped me to recognise the potential in myself It s given me a huge amount of motivation and the confidence to apply for a senior management role I wouldn t have done that had I not gone through the programme. Happily, my application was successful and I take up post next month. Niamh Farren, Assistant Chief Officer The course has enabled me to analyse my strategic leadership, further enhanced my understanding of the theory and practice, and provided valuable reflection time in an otherwise very busy, full-on environment". Manjinder Purewal, Head of Operations I found this approach to leadership really quite inspirational. It enabled me to think clearly about how I can use my own leadership style to build better teams and to foster a creative, adaptive and inclusive organisational culture. Kuljit Sandhu, Assistant Chief Officer Where can I find out more? EW Group has been delivering all-sector professional services and consulting in diversity and leadership for over 20 years. For more information, including our clients and projects, visit our website.