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Connected Leadership Programme

Programme aims

The Connected Leadership Programme is designed for established leaders seeking to explore leadership from the perspective of the individual, team, and the organisation. With a flexible structure that includes a core pathway and six specialist modules, you can tailor your leadership development to meet your specific needs. This programme emphasises connected, collaborative, and values-driven leadership, helping you develop self-awareness, improve strategic thinking, and lead and inspire teams more effectively. You'll also learn strategies to build resilience, embrace adaptability, and foster positive change within your role. 

Who is it for?

This programme is designed for staff who have held a leadership role for at least 12 months and contribute to advancing the University’s strategic goals. Leadership at the University takes many forms, and not all leaders hold formal management authority. For this programme, leaders are defined as "individuals who have the responsibility to advance University priorities through the engagement and influence of others." 

How does it work? 

The programme has two flexible components. You can choose to complete just the Core Pathway, focus solely on specialist modules, or combine both: 

  • The Core Pathway – This option offers a structured, in-depth exploration of core leadership practices. This pathway is ideal for senior leaders and includes two full-day workshops, a 360-degree assessment and participation in an action learning group.  
  • Specialist Modules – These six modules each consist of three workshops and are perfect for individuals wishing to focus on specific leadership skills. You can sign up for a single module to concentrate on one area or combine multiple modules to target the competencies you want to develop.  

Information sessions and explainer video

You can find out more about Connected Leadership and our other leadership programmes in an upcoming information session, or by watching a brief explainer video.  If you have any questions about this programme, please contact leadership@leeds.ac.uk.

Explore the Core Pathway and Specialist Modules

Core Pathway

Find out more about the Core Pathway for an in-depth, structured exploration of core leadership practices. View upcoming cohorts and book your place.

Specialist modules

Find out more about the six specialist modules to focus on specific leadership skills and target the competencies you want to develop. View upcoming modules and sign up.

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Leadership development information sessions

Join us for an information session to learn more about the full range of leadership development programmes offered by OD&PL, each designed to support leaders at different stages of their careers. In the information session, we’ll review the course content, explain the application process, and help you identify which programme may be the best fit for you. There will also be time for any questions you may have.

Watch a brief explainer video

Watch a brief explainer video introducing the Connected Leadership Programme. Discover who the programme is designed for, how it supports our leaders, and how the programme operates.

You might also be interested in

The following are some of our other leadership development programmes may also be of interest:

  • Discovering your Leadership – For early stages of leadership development for aspiring and new leaders.
  • Establishing your Leadership – For leaders who are just starting to find their feet in a new leadership role but still feel in transition.
  • Aurora – For women (including non-binary and transgender colleagues) in grade 6-8 roles, designed and facilitated by Advance HE.
  • Leading in Student Education – For colleagues who hold a leadership role within student education.

If you're unsure which programme is right for you, our information sessions provides an overview of all these options, helping you to decide which might be best suits your needs.

If you have any questions about this programme please email leadership@leeds.ac.uk.