Shape the system
Work alongside peers to tackle shared challenges, amplify collective voice, and deliver lasting change across FE and skills.
Grow together. Shape systems. Inspire Change.
An immersive experience
- Separate streams for CEOs and emerging CEOs ensuring a safe space for true candour and relevance.
- Two, two-night residential per year to immerse yourself in a new community.
- Peer-led learning, expert input, case studies and problem-solving with engagement and participation at the heart.
- Ongoing alumni community network sustaining relationships and learning beyond the programme.
Theme led framework for development
The two days of immersive development will be framed around six themes, creating a journey of reflection, learning and action. Together they provide a holistic framework for participants to explore new perspective, strengthen resilience and apply insights to their own organisational context.
Strategic Finance
Systems Leadership
Policy
Innovation
Sustainability
Culture
Investment for long-term impact
Strengthen your team
Be able to lead with clarity and resilience to make better decisions, inspire your teams, and drive sustainable performance.
Invest in yourself
Build the confidence, skills, and trusted peer network to thrive and shape the next stage of your own development journey.
The space to share challenges and create collective solutions.
CEO Programme
Gain a deeper understanding of their role as change agents. Apply thinking about leadership in the context as individuals, their organisation and the sector as a whole.
Inclusive Leadership Programme
Free-to-attend and designed and delivered by University of Portsmouth, this programme supports FE and skills leaders in embracing equity, diversity, and inclusion as a personal priority.
Looking for whole-organisational support?
Explore our ETF Leadership Pathway programme offer which provides a connected, evidence-based journey for aspiring, middle, and senior leaders.