Leadership Development

Leadership-Development

Recognising that leadership development plays a fundamental part in the future success of the social enterprise movement, Social Enterprise UK has developed a ‘Social Enterprise Leadership Development programme’ which will be delivered by Real Partners CIC.

 

The programme is currently funded by Big Lottery's BASIS programme but will continue once this funding has finished, and the course developed and tailored for the following three professional groups:

  • Social enterprise emerging leaders
  • Existing social enterprise senior leaders
  • Leaders of organisations looking to become social enterprises

Take a look at course brochures for our upcoming events.

 

Social Enterprise Emerging Leaders Programme    Social Enterprise Senior Leaders Programme    Liberate Social Enterprise Leadership Programme    Youth Organisations Social Enterprise Leaders Programme

     Emerging Leaders   |   Senior Leaders | "Spin-out" Leaders |  Leaders of Youth Organisations

 

Liberate Social Enterprise Leadership Programme

 

Liberate is the leadership programme for leaders of social enterprises and mutuals 'spinning-out' of the public sector. The programme will  help leaders of 'spin'outs' to:

  • Build an effective, business-like organisation outside the public sector,
  • Create a staff team and culture for maximum performance and impact,
  • Develop the personal skills, knowledge, and networks you need as a social enterprise leader.

Liberate will start in Spring 2012- venue tbc

  • Development Day 1 "Transform" – 8 March 201
  • Development Day 2 "Sustain" – 29 March 2012
  • Sector Case Study and Leadership Day – 3 May 2012
  • Development Day 3 "Grow" – 31 May 2012
  • One-to-one Planning and Coaching - June 2012
  • Peer to Peer and Partnering Event – 28 June 2012

For more information, download the course brochure here. Applications are now closed, but you can express your interest in future courses by emailing leadership@socialenterprise.org.uk.

 

Social Enterprise Emerging Leaders

 

SEUK and Real Partners CIC delivered a successful programme for Emerging Leaders earlier in 2011, with a number of Development Days being hosted at Milton Keynes social enterprise, The Buszy. The Development Days were complemented by case study visits to local social enterprises Green Works and The Healthy Hub, as well as one-to-one coaching support.

Here is what some of our delegates had to say about it:

“Brilliant inspirational speakers, loved them and the days”

“It has given me the confidence to lead an organisation based on my vision and values”

“The opportunity to consider and relate theory in to practice and discuss operational challenges was hugely beneficial”

“As a result of attending I have an increased knowledge of enterprise models and can now support the development of further opportunities for us”

 

 Take a look here at our case studies telling the story of what some of the Emerging Leaders gained from the course. 

And below, hear a number of Emerging Leaders talk about what makes a good leader in the sector today.

Social Enterprise Senior Leaders

Following the Emerging Leaders programme was a course specifically for senior leaders of social enterprises, those in chief executive and management positions. The course took a similar format to the Emerging course, with visits to Stride and Bright Kidz, and the Development Days hosted at Leicester social enterprise Highpoint Conference Centre. Both the Emerging and Senior courses will come together for a Social Enterprise Leadership Networking event in early 2012.

Here is what some of our delegates had to say about their experience on our Leadership course:

"Totally fabulous, effective and challenging also! I felt completely supported and understood."

"The toolkits are great- high quality and will continue to be used long after the course."

"The live case study days added real value and worked well with the workshops."

Take a look here at our case studies telling the story of what some of the Senior Leaders gained from the course. 


*N E W* Youth Organisations Enterprise Leaders Programme

  

Are you the leader of a youth organisation looking to become more sustainable and enterprising? Or do you lead a new social enterprise that works with and for young people? Do you have experience in Leadership and Management but would like to develop your skills even further? Do you have responsibility for Project Management, Budget Responsibility, Strategy and Change, and Operations Management?

As part of the Catalyst programme, SEUK and Real Partners CIC are delivering the “Youth Organisations Enterprise Leaders Programme”, which is designed specifically to explore the essential requirements of leading an effective, innovative and successful youth social enterprise.

The course will start in March with a 2-Day Enterprise (14-15 March), followed by a 1-Day Leadership Excellence Workshop on 19 April. These days will be complemented by One-to-One Coaching sessions and Networking events. Participants will have the opportunity to hear from some of the leaders in the youth and social enterprise sectors, as well as learning and growing alongside like-minded peers.

To download the course brochure, please click here. 

Please note that due to overwhelming interest, applications for the first Youth Organisations Leadership Programme, starting in March 2012, have now closed.

A second cohort will run later in the year, and expressions of interest can be made by returning an application form to leadership@socialenterprise.org.uk.

 

 

Big Lottery BASIS programme - Investing in Social Enterprise Expansion

The Big Lottery's BASIS programme funds projects across England to improve access to infrastructure support in the third sector. Social Enterprise UK and five support organisations have been awarded funding to run Investing in Social Enterprise Expansion (I-SEE)

The other I-SEE projects

  • Expansion of the School for Social Entrepreneurs managed by the School for Social Entrepreneurs aims to scale-up the School's proven model for developing social entrepreneurs and their organisations. For more information please visit the 

  • Strengthening Social Enterprise Retail Skills in Rural Areas managed by the Plunkett Foundation aims to strengthen new and existing rural retail social enterprises.

  • Third Sector Consortia Development Project managed by REalliance CIC aims to enable social enterprises working in the community resource and recycling field to secure public sector contracts through the formation of successful consortiums. For more information visit.

  • Redevelopment of the Social Enterprise Training and Support (SETAS) website managed by Coin Street Community Builders aims to redevelop the SETAS  site as one of the central platforms that connects social enterprises with support and training.

  • Roll-out of Micro Coaches managed by Social Enterprise East of England aims to develop the Micro Coaches programme, a tested and structured programme of peer-to-peer business skills transfer, ready for a national roll-out.

For more information about our range of leadership courses, please contact craig.carey@socialenterprise.org.uk or holly.brereton@socialenterprise.org.uk

Click here to find out more about the Big Lottery's BASIS programme.