LSE Leadership Programmes

The LSE Introduction to Leadership Programme

The LSE Introduction to Leadership Programme is for professional services staff in management roles at bands 7 & 8 who may aspire to be senior managers and leaders of the future.  The programme has been designed to help these staff collectively lead and deliver the Schools emerging strategy over the next few years.  

The programme has a number of core elements which are designed to support individuals in the development of their management and leadership skills and requires a commitment of 10 days spread over an 11 month period.

The programme modules cover:

  • Introduction & Launch Event  –  22 January 2025, 9.30am – 4.30pm
  • Transformational Leadership  -  25 February 2025, 9.30am – 1pm
  • Leader as a Coach – 27 March 2025, 9.30am – 1pm
  • Leading Teams & Inclusive Leadership – 30 April 2025, 9.30am – 1pm
  • Leading Yourself -  28 May 2025, 9.30am – 1pm
  • Leading Change & effective influence – 25 June 2025, 9.30am – 1pm
  • Plenary Session  - 24 July 2025, 9.30am – 1pm
  • Plenary Session - TBC SEPT 2025, 9.30am-1pm

To apply for a place on the programme please complete the ITL Application Form 2025 v1.

Deadline for all applications is 5.30pm on Friday 15 November 2024.

If you would like any further information about this programme, please contact hr.learning@lse.ac.uk

LEAP: 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 to be confirmed by the end of Autumn Term 2024. For more information, please download the programme overview on the right of this page or contact us at hr.learning@lse.ac.uk

 

The LSE Leadership Development Programme

The LSE Leadership Development Programme (LSE LDP) is for academic colleagues who are to become Head of Department or who may aspire to have a career in Academic leadership, and professional services staff in senior roles at band 9 and 10. The programme has been designed to help these staff collectively lead and deliver the School's future during a time of change.

A combination of one day workshops, action learning sets and individual executive coaching. The programme covers:

  • Exploring the role of a Leader at the LSE
  • Being effective when communicating as a Leader
  • Influencing others
  • Working collaboratively
  • Managing yourself and time effectively to achieve results
  • Leading people through change
  • How to develop strategic thinking

Dates for the next cohort will be confirmed in due course.

If you would like any further information about this programme please contact Jacinta Stevens, Head of Organisational Learning j.stevens4@lse.ac.uk