In Conversation with Mark Thurston
Thursday 29 January 2026, 09:30 - 10:30, Online
Join us for an engaging In Conversation webinar with Mark Thurston, CEO of Anglian Water Group. Mark will share personal leadership insights for 20 minutes before taking questions from the live audience.
Virtual Fireside Chat February 2026
Thursday 19 February 2026, 17:45 - 19:00, Online
An opportunity to join live and interactive hosted breakout rooms to discuss key themes with alumni and their guests.
Responsible Leadership: Preventing burnout Workshop
Thursday 19 March 2026, 09.30 – 13.15, Online
Focussing on wellbeing and resilience, this Leadership Lab will explore how we as leaders can strengthen our ability to respond to setbacks and challenges. The workshop will also offer insights into how we might support those working for us, for example spotting early signs of burnout and mediating against it.
Virtual Fireside Chat April 2026
Tuesday 14 April 2026, 17:45 - 19:00, Online
An opportunity to join live and interactive hosted breakout rooms to discuss key themes with alumni and their guests.
Navigating CEO, Chair and Board Dynamics
Tuesday 28 April 2026, 09.30 – 13.15, Online
This half-day Leadership Lab will explore the key relationships between the Chief Executive and Chair and the wider Executive and Board, to ensure effective leadership. Key areas for consideration will include how to ensure strong, complementary, and harmonious working relationships, and clarity over roles and areas of responsibility.
Stepping into a New Context: Career Transitions
Thursday 14 May 2026, 09.30 – 13.15, Online
This Leadership Lab is designed for those moving into a new career or sector, or those returning to work after a career break. During the session we’ll consider purpose, values and reinventing yourself to prepare for a new opportunity. Particularly relevant for people who have enjoyed a career in the military or police and are stepping down after service, and for those considering changing sectors or moving into portfolio careers.
In Conversation with Sophie Turner Laing OBE
Tuesday 16 June 2026, 11:00 - 12:00, Online
Join us for an engaging In Conversation webinar with Sophie Turner Laing OBE for an inspiring conversation on leadership in the creative industries. Sophie will share personal leadership insights for 20 minutes before taking questions from the live audience.
Leadership Agility: Facing the unknown with confidence
Tuesday 15 September 2026, 09.30 – 13.15, Online
We live in volatile, constantly shifting landscapes at work and in wider society. This Leadership Lab will explore how to lead with agility in times of change and uncertainty. We’ll consider how to overcome the limitations of fear, the value of listening, and how to equip leaders with the ability to face unexpected challenges and opportunities with confidence.
Future Leadership: Navigating the next decade
Tuesday 6 October 2026, 09.30 – 13.15, Online
A horizon-scanning session focused on how AI and other technological developments are likely to affect leaders over the next ten years. This Leadership Lab is suitable for future as well as more established leaders.
Harnessing values for decisive leadership
Tuesday 3 November 2026, 09.30 – 13.15, Online
This Leadership Lab will explore the relationship between personal and organisational values, and how this can influence our motivation for leadership. The session will consider issues including the misalignment of values, the extent to which we can shape organisational values, and what to do when personal or organisational values change.
Wednesday 25 November 2026
Wednesday 25 November 2026, 17:45 - 19:00, Online
An opportunity to join live and interactive hosted breakout rooms to discuss key themes with alumni and their guests.
