How can LEAD help my business?
What is the commitment / cost to my business?
Why do PINNA & LSN's LEAD programme?
When does PINNA & LSN's first LEAD programme start?
How can I find out more about PINNA & LSN's LEAD programme for myself?
How can I find out more about PINNA & LSN's LEAD programme for my clients?
How do I register my interest in PINNA & LSN's LEAD programme?
Do you have any literature about PINNA & LSN's LEAD programme I can read/share with other people?
How can LEAD help my business?
The businesses that have taken part in LEAD over the last 4 years have benefited from a significant increase in sales turnover as a result of their participation.
Other benefits include:
- improved staff productivity and more effective business processes
- equip you with the skills to manage your business more effectively in this tough economic climate
- increased confidence allowing you to make the right decisions
- allows you to work on the business not in it
- it's the Board you can't afford - the support and advice from peers is invaluable
"No matter what issues or concerns a business owner has, LEAD can help by offering them the chance to learn from others who have had similar experiences"
Marian Ginesi, Linco Communications, LEAD delegate, Lancaster University, February 2009.
If you are an owner-manager of a business with up to 20 employees based in the North West who:
- wants to gain confidence in and improve your leadership skills
- is looking to grow your business but aren't sure of the direction you should take
- is looking for support in developing new business processes and ways of streamlining the business
- feels isolated and doesn't have a peer support network to turn to for advice
then LEAD is the course that can support you in leading your business forward.
"LEAD has given me the power to take the action to empower my staff and myself to drive my business forward
LEAD delegate, Lancaster University, February 2009.
LEAD concentrates on two areas of the business: the business itself and the personal development of the owner-manager.
The programme is made up of several elements which run alongside each other throughout the 10 month duration:
- Overnight experiential - the first element of the programme is a 2 day group activity with an overnight stay. This helps members of the cohort get to know each other and helps them start thinking about their current leadership style.
- Masterclasses -10 masterclasses are split into 2 themes, business growth and leadership.
- Coaching -a solutions focused coaching approach changes how members work with people both inside and outside their organisation.
- Action learning sets -a group of 6-7 cohort members who meet to discuss real business issues resolving them through listening and questioning techniques designed to establish positive actions.
- Shadowing and exchanges -cohort members are partnered for a series of shadowing visits and exchanges. The process begins with a shadowing exercise where members will observe and reflect on the behaviour of their chosen exchange partner in their place of work. This is followed up by a series of exchanges where both members will go into their partner’s business and conduct a mini evaluation project.
- On-line forum - members share what they have learnt in masterclasses and discuss issues from action learning sets. They also have access to podcasts, masterclass presentations and additional reading.
What is the commitment / cost to my business?
LEAD is a 10 month programme and requires 2-3 days commitment a month. This is a high value course supported by the NWDA resulting in a maximum cost of £2K to the business. There is Train to Gain Leadership and Management funding which may be able to reduce this further (depending on eligibility).
"It’s probably more important in the current economic climate than if I’d attended the course when the company was performing better financially"
LEAD delegate, Lancaster University, February 2009.
Why do PINNA & LSN's LEAD programme?
- Leadership & Management development is what we do – it’s our core business
- we regularly run programmes with this mix of learning interventions to accommodate different learning styles
- we specialise in Coaching & Action Learning
- all our Coaches & Action Learning Facilitators are qualified & practicing coaches educated to at least post-grad level & have all passed a stringent assessment process to be a PINNA/LSN coach
- PINNA is a micro SME & therefore alive to the issues faced by micro SMEs (in fact one of our directors is doing cohort 1!)
- we take a practical & pragmatic approach - owner/managers will get help to work on real issues they’re facing in their business
- fantastically inspirational and high caliber Leadership masterclass speakers
When does PINNA & LSN's first LEAD programme start?
Our first LEAD programme started on 23 September 2009 and our second LEAD programme on 3 February 2010 (see full programme dates). Our next LEAD cohort is expected to start in May 2010.
How can I find out more about LEAD for myself?
Contact Jo on 01995 642276 or click here to book your place now on a FREE preview session...
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How can I find out more about LEAD for my clients?
If you think you have clients who may be interested in the programme and would be interested in finding out more, contact us to find out more about our 'introducers club'. As an introducer, we will give you something which is of benefit to your business.
How do I register my interest in the LEAD programme?
Contact Jo Royle on 01995 642276 or click here to register your interest.
Do you have any literature about PINNA & LSN's LEAD programme I can read/share with other people?
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