LEADING FOR THE FUTURE

A leadership group for

Chief Executives and senior leaders

As former Chief Executives of charities, we know that senior roles can be lonely and challenging, with little time for reflection and development.

About

Leading for the Future leadership group meets four times a year. It is a space for reflection, support, dialogue and learning, surrounded by like-minded professionals, supporting you to:

The programme is aimed at Chief Executives and senior leaders working in the public and not-for-profit sectors, who want a supportive and confidential space to connect with other leaders and peers, who may be facing similar challenges and opportunities.

What the programme comprises:

✅ 90 minute online events held three times a year

✅ A face-to-face day retreat at the end of the programme

The programme runs over the course of a year, providing regular support and connection during that period (in manageable time slots for busy Senior Leaders). The group comprises 8-10 participants, as well as Lucie and Ciara as facilitators.

Details:

We start each session with consideration of specific content on a particular leadership topic as a basis for discussion. Where appropriate, we send out some pre-reading ahead of the session. Lucie and Ciara facilitate the group so that everyone can get the most out of the sessions.

Topics can be brought by Lucie and Ciara and can also be shaped by the interests and concerns of the group. Topics from previous groups have included 'Leading through uncertainty and a time of change', 'Building resilience wisely', 'Leading across systems' and 'Leading hybrid teams'. In addition, sessions have focused on the development of 'self' as leader and values-based leadership.

Each member of the group commits to a full year with the group and attends all sessions. New members cannot join during this time.

Lucie and Ciara have both worked as Chief Executives of charities and have a long track record in the public and not-for-profit sectors. They now work as independent consultants, facilitators and coaches. They are both accredited by the European Mentoring and Coaching Association (EMCC).

In addition, Ciara is a Professor of Practice in the Centre for Leadership at the University of Exeter Business School and Lucie is a Leadership Fellow there.

We ask that participants commit to attending all four sessions.

The price for the year is £1200 plus VAT, payable ahead of the programme start date. Please contact Ciara if you wish to discuss staged payments for the programme.

In addition to the leadership group, you may wish to supplement your leadership development with some 1-2-1 coaching with Lucie or Ciara. Please contact Lucie or Ciara if you would like to discuss further or if you would like a copy of their coaching profiles.

This programme has been adapted from a similar programme developed and delivered by Lucie and a colleague during the pandemic when leaders were looking for support during a time of radical change.

Previous participants of the programme say: 

WANT TO KNOW MORE?

If you would like to talk to either Lucie or Ciara about the programme, please contact:

We look forward to seeing you there!