Leadership Essentials for Aspiring Leaders Programme
This programme is for anyone at band 6 or below who is looking to better understand what it means to be a leader. The programme will develop skills that will support individuals in understanding how leadership weaves into their role now, their future career and personal aspirations and what it means to be a leader at LSE.
The programme consists of one full day and three half day face-to-face modules over four months, with some self-study required before each module. Participants will also conduct and receive feedback on their own leadership skills review as part of the programme.
The programme covers
- The distinction between Leadership and Management, Showing leadership in your current role, The key concepts of leadership, Your space as an authentic leader
- Finding yourself as a leader, Understanding your strengths and values, Envisioning the leader you want to be and how to get there
- Inclusive leadership and you, Emotional intelligence and leadership, Essential people skills for leadership (coaching, influencing etc.)
- Introduction to leading teams and team dynamics, Leadership at LSE, Self-development planning and personal goal setting, Recognising and overcoming imposter syndrome, Career development and ongoing professional development
This programme is due to pilot in March 2025, with dates as below:
Module 1: 11th March 2025 09:30 – 16:00 (lunch provided)
Module 2: 16th April 2025 09:30 – 13:00
Module 3: 13th May 2025 09:30 – 13:00
29th May 2025: Understanding and overcoming imposter syndrome workshop 10:00 – 13:00
Module 4: 18th June 2025 09:30 – 13:00
Please note that the pilot cohort is now fully booked.
For more information, please download the programme overview or contact us at hr.learning@lse.ac.uk