Unlock your career potential with ADEPT’s new Leadership Pathway Programme
ADEPT’s unique new leadership programme is designed for managers working in place services looking to elevate their career, make a meaningful impact and develop their skills as a future leader.
Developed in partnership with Solace, ADEPT’s inspirational programme has been designed to meet the needs of managers looking to move into a more senior leadership role. It is the precursor to ADEPT’s highly regarded Leadership Development Programme.
The 2024/2025 Leadership Pathway Programme is now underway and applications are closed. If you are interested in attending a future cohort please email [email protected].
About the programme
Created for people currently in an officer or manager role from Tiers 5 and 6 as well as potentially from Tier 7, depending on experience. Applicants need to demonstrate the ambition and ability to make a difference to their place, organisation and to ADEPT.
Working with colleagues, place directors, course leaders and guest speakers, the programme will give you the opportunity to explore:
- Self-awareness and your personal brand
- Being an effective manager
- EDI awareness and understanding and being an inclusive leader
- Leading for place
- Creating a high performing team and leading a team
- Political astuteness
- Working across the organisation and collaboration
- Managing your career
- Developing networks with colleagues from across the country
Through a comprehensive schedule of online sessions and interactive module days, you’ll gain the insights, tools, and strategies needed to thrive in a place-based leadership role.
Don’t miss this opportunity to transform your career path and become an inspiring leader, helping to shape vibrant and sustainable communities.
Timings and modules
Each programme will launch with a detailed overview of the aims, concepts and modules and an opportunity to network with colleagues. The two-hour online launch is followed by five in-person module days:
- Launch: 2-4pm, 31 October 2024
- Module 1: 18 & 19 November 2024
- Module 2: 16 & 17 January 2025
- Module 3: 6 March 2025
We are seeking expressions of interest from a wide range of people and backgrounds. ADEPT is committed to providing opportunity, encouraging diversity and enabling both the programme and our organisation to benefit from fresh perspectives in an inclusive environment.
The entire programme costs £999* and we hope aspiring leaders will take advantage of a programme designed specifically for them. You can apply by downloading an expression of interest form and submitting it to [email protected]. The deadline for applications is Friday 20th September 2024.
We ask course participants to volunteer to host the in-person modules at their local authority. Locations for the in-person modules will be sent to successful participants once host authorities have been confirmed.
* Costs do not include accommodation and are subject to VAT at standard rate.
For further information click here and to download an expression of interest form click here.