ETF Chairs of the Future programme
The Chairs of the Future programme is a leadership development course delivered by the Institute of Directors (IoD) and the Education and Training Foundation (ETF). This programme is aimed at supporting established governors with the objective of becoming a chair in the FE sector to identify the skills and competencies they have and the ones they need to develop to lead a board.
To book, please book directly on the ETF website by clicking here.
Who is this for? The Chairs of the Future is aimed at those aspiring to become Chairs within the next 1-3 years, this could include vice-chairs, committee chairs, and senior governors.
Training aim The programme brings together the IoD's experience and insight into chairing senior leadership groups with issues that organisational chairs in all sectors (including FE) are facing now, for example, Covid-19 recovery, Brexit implications, and the ESG/sustainability agenda. Participants will have the opportunity to reflect on their roles as governance leaders throughout the programme and following its completion, by participating in all learning components. Participation in the programme includes:
- StrengthScope profiling and 1-2-1 feedback
- Attendance on 2 day residential course
- 5 virtual action-learning set group sessions
- Coaching and mentoring opportunities
- Case study development
- Invitation to Alumni Conference in 2024.
Outcomes Having completed this programme, participants will have a greater understanding of:
- Ability to manage/build an inclusive team
- Relationship building with Principal/CEO and GP
- Championing a culture of continuous improvement.
- Strategies for external stakeholder engagement
- Resilience planning and risk management
Length The programme will include a 2 day residential with a range of high-profile keynote speakers, with participants receiving follow-up coaching and taking part in five action learning sets over the following 3 months. Participation in the programme includes:
- StrengthScope profiling and 1-2-1 feedback
- Attendance on 2 day residential course
- 5 virtual action-learning set group sessions
- Coaching and mentoring opportunities
- Case study development
- Invitation to Alumni Conference in 2024.
Participants are expected to undertake all learning elements within the programme.
Entry requirements This programme is open to vice-chairs, committee chairs, and senior governors aspiring to become a chair within a FE college.
Contact us If this course is not currently available at a suitable date/location, please register your interest and we will let you know about new events as they are announced. If you have any questions, please contact:T: 0800 0 831 830E: [email protected]
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