LEADING EDGE 2015 -16
EXCLUSIVELY FOR CHIEF EXECUTIVES IN THE THIRD SECTOR
• Develop your abilities and confidence in your leadership
• Enhance your entrepreneurial skills to achieve sustainable approaches to growth
• Develop practical skills to promote, market and grow your organisation
• Collaboratively explore your leadership challenges with fellow chief executives
12 DAYS | EDINBURGH | STARTING SEPTEMBER 2015
“Being a chief executive requires a particular type of resilience,
and this programme – with its networks, the support, the
insights, challenges, and ideas – helps fill that well of resilience.
That’s what I found particularly powerful.”
Ewan Aitken, Chief Executive
Cyrenians
Delivered by
LEADING EDGE 2015-16
A LEADERSHIP QUALIFICATION FOR A UNIQUE CHALLENGE
Designed to build your leadership skills in line
with the unique issues and challenges facing
chief executives in the third sector, Leading Edge
supports you as you deal with a range of staff,
client and stakeholder expectations.
In the last 7 years, over 100 chief executives have
experienced this transformational leadership
programme; sharing experiences through peer
learning and taking time to reflect and plan for the
future.
DURING THIS PROGRAMME YOU WILL:
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Share and reflect with peers on the challenges
and opportunities of leadership
Deepen your understanding of leadership
theories and apply them to your live issues
through action learning
Undertake a 360 degree feedback session to
increase your understanding of your leadership
styles and adaptability
PROGRAMME PARTNERSHIP
ACOSVO
A unique forum for chief officers in the third sector in
Scotland, ACOSVO promotes excellence in leadership
and management.
Social Enterprise Academy
The Academy is an innovative social business
delivering learning and development with a focus
on leadership, entrepreneurship and social impact
within the third sector.
YOUR PROGRAMME
Module 1
8 & 9 SEPT
Module 2
13 & 14 OCT
Module 3
17 & 18 NOV
Module 4
Receive an ILM Certificate in Leadership option
- equivalent to a degree-level qualification
20 & 21 JAN
Gain a free one-year membership to ACOSVO
24 & 25 FEB
Module 5
Module 6
YOUR TUTOR
22 & 23 MAR
Joette Thomas has been involved with Leading
Edge since it began in 2008. She has worked with
third sector organisations for over 20 years, gaining
experience in a range of relevant disciplines,
including 10 years working at chief officer level.
Introduction to the
Leadership Journey
The Leadership Role
Emotional Intelligence &
Self Leadership
Setting & Communicating
Direction
Winning & Maintaining
Commitment
Reflecting on the
Leadership Journey & Action
how to apply
CLICK HERE TO APPLY ONLINE
For more information, please contact:
PROGRAMME FEES
Gordon Jamieson - Social Enterprise Academy
Fees are determined by organisation turnover and
range from £500 to £1500. Payment can be spread
over the period of your studies and additional
funding may be available.
0131 243 2675 | gordon@socialenterprise.academy
WATCH THE LEADING EDGE FILM HERE
Social Enterprise Academy is an accredited Institute of Leadership and Management Centre
It is a company limited by guarantee registered in Scotland No. 272855 and Scottish Charity SC035936 SocEntAcademy
SocEntAcademy
www.socialenterprise.academy
www.acosvo.org.uk