Aspiring Leaders Programme

Programme overview

Aspiring Leaders is an interactive development initiative aimed at individuals who are preparing to take their first step into a leadership and management role.
The programme is delivered through a blended learning approach whereby theory is taught through practice, experience is shared and technology is utilised to provide realistic scenarios.

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Next course date: 24th October 2024
Address: Unit 18 Bradbourne Drive, Milton Keynes MK7 8BE
£310.00 excl. VAT
1.5 days (1 day face to face & 2hrs online)
CPD certified
Course run by: Tom Cliffe

Next course date: 24th October 2024
Address: Unit 18 Bradbourne Drive, Milton Keynes MK7 8BE
£310.00 excl. VAT
1.5 days (1 day face to face & 2hrs online)
CPD certified
Course run by: Tom Cliffe

Issured’s comprehensive Aspiring Leaders programme includes the following elements:

1 day
Face to face immersive workshop

An interactive workshop using real life business scenarios to learn and practice various team management and leadership skills and techniques, including:

Leadership skills &
team management

Communication

Problem Solving

Stakeholder Engagement

Resource Management

Conflict Management

Planning

1 hour
Self directed learning

3 x 20 minutes of online learning modules will be provided to you to watch in your own time and at your own pace. The following topics will be covered:

Inclusion and Diversity

Unconscious Bias

Team and Self Wellbeing

2 hour
Online development sessions

This is an opportunity to focus in more detail on:

Managing Individuals

Creating and maintaining Personal Development Plans (PDPs)

Open forum to discuss any situations that may have arisen since the
last session, an opportunity to collaborate with others and understand
what tools and techniques could be used to overcome these situations

60 minute
Mentoring time

Mentoring with an experienced member of Issured. Use this time to discuss your PDP, career next steps and seek any other help and advice you may find useful.

1 day
Face to face immersive workshop

An interactive workshop using real life business scenarios to learn and practice various team management and leadership skills and techniques, including:

Problem Solving

Planning

Resource Management

Communication

Conflict Management
(tackling difficult conversations and situations)

Stakeholder Engagement

Self directed learning |Aspiring Leaders | Issured

1 hour
Self directed learning

3 x 20 minutes of online learning modules will be provided to you to watch in your own time and at your own pace. The following topics will be covered:

Inclusion and diversity

Unconscious Bias

Team and Self Wellbeing

2 hour
Online development sessions

This is an opportunity to focus in more detail on:

Managing Individuals

Creating and maintaining personal development plans (PDPs)

Open forum to discuss any situations that may have arisen since the last session, an opportunity to collaborate with others and understand what tools and techniques could be used to overcome these situations

60 minute
Mentoring- time

Mentoring with an experienced member of Issured. Use this time to discuss your PDP, career next steps and seek any other help and advice you may find useful.

Frequently Asked Questions

Who is the Aspiring Leaders course for?

This course is intended for people who have aspirations to become leaders in the near-future but don’t have the experience yet to enter a leadership role.

Do I get a certificate after completing the Aspiring Leaders course?

Yes. Both the whole day session and the twilight session must be completed before receiving the certificate. The Aspiring Leaders course is CPD certified, therefore will count towards other qualifications.

What experience do I need before attending the Aspiring Leaders course?

Whilst no experience is required to attend this course, already being in a workplace will give you the opportunity to implement your learning into your current role. If you have been in employment since leaving full-time education and would like to take that next step into leadership, this course is ideal for you.

Is this an individual or group course?

People can sign-up as individuals or be registered as a group through an organisation. Due to the nature of the course, there will be team activities but we are happy to accommodate to a number of learning styles and ensure that attendees are comfortable.

You may also book as an organisation in which we can tailor the content to your industry/business.

There is a mixture of individual and group tasks, ensuring a real-life experience of leadership.

How is the online part of this course run?

There are two parts of the Aspiring Leaders course that are held online. The first is the self-directed learning through our portal. Here you can learn at your own pace and dive into quizzes, course material and additional resources should you wish to deepen your understanding of leadership.

The second part, the Twilight session, will take place on our own platform Mea: Connexus. This doesn’t require you to sign-in or to download software, instead you will be sent a meeting link to join the video call and you can simply click on the link which will open in your preferred browser.

Next steps: What do I do after Aspiring Leaders?

The Aspiring Leaders programme was created to give young professionals real-life business leadership scenarios based on the experiences of our training expert team.

To continue developing your leadership knowledge we recommend researching CMI Level 5 Leadership and Management courses. This is the next step for those looking to gain a qualification, opening new doors and possibilities to progress into senior leadership roles.

These next steps will be discussed during our mentoring session so we can understand your ambitions and we can help guide you forward towards your aspirations.

Who is the Aspiring Leaders course for?

This course is intended for people who have aspirations to become leaders in the near-future but don’t have the experience yet to enter a leadership role.

Do I get a certificate after completing the Aspiring Leaders course?

Yes. Both the whole day session and the twilight session must be completed before receiving the certificate. The Aspiring Leaders course is CPD certified, therefore will count towards other qualifications.

What experience do I need before attending the Aspiring Leaders course?

Whilst no experience is required to attend this course, already being in a workplace will give you the opportunity to implement your learning into your current role. If you have been in employment since leaving full-time education and would like to take that next step into leadership, this course is ideal for you.

Is this an individual or group course?

People can sign-up as individuals or be registered as a group through an organisation. Due to the nature of the course, there will be team activities but we are happy to accommodate to a number of learning styles and ensure that attendees are comfortable.

You may also book as an organisation in which we can tailor the content to your industry/business.

There is a mixture of individual and group tasks, ensuring a real-life experience of leadership.

How is the online part of this course run?

There are two parts of the Aspiring Leaders course that are held online. The first is the self-directed learning through our portal. Here you can learn at your own pace and dive into quizzes, course material and additional resources should you wish to deepen your understanding of leadership.

The second part, the Twilight session, will take place on our own platform Mea: Connexus. This doesn’t require you to sign-in or to download software, instead you will be sent a meeting link to join the video call and you can simply click on the link which will open in your preferred browser.

Next steps: What do I do after Aspiring Leaders?

The Aspiring Leaders programme was created to give young professionals real-life business leadership scenarios based on the experiences of our training expert team.

To continue developing your leadership knowledge we recommend researching CMI Level 5 Leadership and Management courses. This is the next step for those looking to gain a qualification, opening new doors and possibilities to progress into senior leadership roles.

These next steps will be discussed during our mentoring session so we can understand your ambitions and we can help guide you forward towards your aspirations.

Testimonials

A great start to help me progress in my new leadership & management role. Particularly enjoyed the conflict management and stakeholder engagement sessions. The whole day is ran as an immersive workshop, so you can get stuck into some management and leadership activities in a supportive learning environment, which I felt very welcomed at.

Kirsty, Aspiring Leaders Course

The Aspiring Leaders course was hugely interesting, and has helped me to broaden my mindset and considerations when faced with challenges in a leadership role. Tom made every effort to ease our nerves in the days leading up to the course, and created an incredibly relaxed, welcoming atmosphere both during the online and in person sessions. The tasks we completed as part of this course were well structured and great at encouraging discussion – which everyone felt comfortable participating in. Everyone we met at Issured was friendly and welcoming, and the whole course was an excellent experience.

Spokes Education, Aspiring Leaders Course

Course Provider: Tom Cliffe

Tom Cliffe is the Head of Training and Development at Issured Limited. He has a huge wealth of experience in training and learning & development, and runs a vast array of courses at Issured.

Establishing and managing his own businesses has given him the knowledge to train individuals, focusing on workforce development, tailored training packages and workplace inclusion.

Tom worked on the design, development and implementation of the Aspiring Leaders course and has extensive experience in both education and employment.