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Leadership in action28 July 2009 - 31 July 2009
Event overview
Is this course right for you?
This 3 day residential course will allow you to explore and develop your leadership skills. You will have the opportunity to look at relevant theory, practice your leadership style and receive feedback.
Attending this course would be relevant for you if you answer ‘yes' to one or more of the following questions.
Do you want to...
- develop your leadership skills?
- explore the concept of leadership?
- build confidence in your own leadership style?
o learn more about your strengths and weaknesses
o understand your personal values and how you make decisions
o recognise your achievements and how to use these to create future success
- give yourself more choices in how you lead?
o Understand the impact you have on those who you are leading
o Develop and maintain a sense of direction
o Influence people towards a common goal/purpose
- identify how these skills can benefit you in your current role?
What will it involve?
The course will be attended by up to 60 researchers from across the country, from different disciplines and career stages. The course will be led by a team of experienced facilitators who will work with you throughout the 3 days to support your learning. They will be from a variety of backgrounds with experience in leadership, academia and other sectors.
This course takes a ‘learning by doing' approach. There will be presentations on leadership theory, but for the most part, you will be actively participating in the sessions and activities.
This is an intensive 3 day residential course. When registering for the course you will be expected to attend for the full duration.
What's in it for you?
This course offers you the opportunity to:
- explore leadership both in theory and in practice
- work with a team of experienced facilitators from a range of career backgrounds, who will ensure you get the most out of the 3 days
- meet researchers from a variety of disciplines, backgrounds and career stages
- develop your understanding of leadership theory and how to apply it in practice
- receive feedback on your leadership style and how you can develop it
- take a few days out from your research both physically and mentally, and have some space in which to consider yourself and your next steps
Ambleside
- Audience:
- Postgraduate researchers.
Research staff
- Region:
- National
North West
- Organisation:
- Vitae
- Contact:
- Courses@vitae.ac.uk
- Location:
- Ambleside
Venue information
Entry requirements/cost
Eligibility/Entry
This event is open to research staff and postgraduate researchers, subject to availability.
Places will be allocated on a first-come-first-serve basis and once all of the places are full, applicants will be placed on a waiting list.
Cost
Places on the event are free but participants will need to cover their own travel expenses.
Book a place...
This event has already taken place. Next year's course hasn't been confirmed yet. If you would like us to notify you of the dates for the next year's course, please register your interest by e-mailing courses@vitae.ac.uk.
Additional information
Next steps...
Once you have been confirmed a place on this course, you will next hear from us 3-4 weeks before the course when the Vitae team will send you the pre-course information. Please note that there may be a small amount of pre-course preparation involved. If you have not received any information two weeks before the course, or if you have any questions between now and the event please contact us.
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