Take the LEAD! Leadership Excellence and Development Programme Launched for York and North Yorkshire

Leadership and Excellence Development Programme Overview

The Leadership Excellence and Development (LEAD) Programme is tailored for business owners who want to strengthen their leadership skills and drive business growth. Over six months, this programme covers key areas essential for your success, delivered by experts in their fields through a mix of workshops, coaching, and consultancy.

Funding

We’re pleased to inform you that the courses in this programme are 50% funded by the UK Government through the Shared Prosperity Fund, as allocated by North Yorkshire Council and City of York Council. This funding makes the programme even more accessible, allowing you to gain valuable skills and insights at a reduced cost.

Focus Areas

Recruitment and Workforce Management

Learn innovative strategies to recruit, develop, and retain top talent with expert guidance from GPC Skills (Gareth Preece).

Personal and Leadership Growth

Overcome personal barriers and unlock your potential through transformational one-on-one coaching with Andrea Morrison Coaching (Andrea Morrison).

Business Leadership and Management

Gain valuable insights into effective leadership and management practices with the Going for Gold programme from Assetiam Business Consultancy Services (Andy Knowles).

Strategy, Innovation, and Team Development

Enhance strategic thinking, foster innovation, and build strong teams through short, impactful sessions led by Biskit Ltd (Edward Ryder).

Sales, Marketing, and Customer Service

Improve your skills in sales, marketing, and customer service, with focused interventions and cohort-based learning from Culco Ltd (Lisa Lister) and Seventh Wave (Jancis Dunn).

Staff Retention, Engagement and Development

Learn how to keep your staff engaged and motivated, improving retention and productivity, with support from Pro-Development (Michelle Mook).

Peer-to-Peer Leadership Support

Benefit from peer-to-peer support and shared learning over six months, ideal for businesses with larger turnovers, facilitated by TAB York (Natalie and Elliot Rich).

Who Should Join?

This programme is ideal for all business owners who are eager to enhance their leadership capabilities, improve team performance, and achieve sustainable growth. Whether you’re in the early stages or looking to scale, the LEAD Programme offers the tools, expertise, and support you need to thrive.

Get in touch with Adrian O’Neill our Skills Specialist to take the LEAD!

Our partners

UK Shared Prosperity Fund

The courses in the Leadership Excellence and Development programme are 50% funded by the UK Government through the Shared Prosperity Fund, as allocated by North Yorkshire Council (£150k) and City of York Council (£25k).

The UK Shared Prosperity Fund aims to improve pride in place and increase life chances across the UK investing in communities and place, supporting local business, and people and skills.

For more information, visit https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/uk-shared-prosperity-fund-prospectus

Take the LEAD! Leadership Excellence and Development Programme Launched for York and North Yorkshire

The Leadership Excellence and Development (LEAD) Programme is tailored for small business owners who want to strengthen their leadership skills and drive business growth. Over six months, this programme covers key areas essential for your success, delivered by experts in their fields through a mix of workshops, coaching, and consultancy.