Events

Wednesday 17 September 2025, 09:30 - 13:15, Online

Join us as we use this safe space to open up the conversation, peeling back the layers from different sectoral perspectives, to explore behaviours and consider how we might use compassion, kindness and collaboration to break down the barriers.

Wednesday 24 September 2025, 18:00 - 19:15, Online

An opportunity to join live and interactive hosted breakout rooms to discuss key themes with alumni and their guests.

Tuesday 18 November 2025, 09:30 - 13:15, Online

Join us for the final workshop of the year as we look at how we might prepare for the next decade, exploring how we could conquer the fear of the unknown, embracing opportunities and new developments, to confidently and courageously navigate through all that lies ahead.

Wednesday 3 December 2025, 16:30 - 17:30, Online

Our guest speaker, Bishop Libby, Bishop of Derby and the first woman appointed as a bishop in the Church of England, will share her leadership insights before taking audience questions. A member of the House of Lords since 2019, she leads on Young Offender Institutions and Sport for the Church of England. Passionate about mental health and young people, she is also Vice-Chair of Trustees for the Children’s Society.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.