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Governance Professionals' Leadership Programme

  • Governance Professionals' Development Programme

Strengthen your leadership capabilities, strategic influence and confidence as a Governance Professional through expert-led learning, practical case studies and peer collaboration, equipping you to navigate complex governance challenges and enahnce board effectiveness

Who is this for?

This programme is designed for experienced Governance Professionals working in the FE and skills sector who want to strengthen their leadership skills, increase their influence at board level and develop their role as a trusted adviser to Chairs and CEOs.

Programme structure

The programme uses a blended format, combining face-to-face and online learning to provide both networking opportunities and flexibility.

Participants choose either Leeds or London for the face-to-face day. The subsequent online sessions bring the full cohort back together. The programme is supported by online Action Learning Sets and an individual case study project, enabling participants to apply their learning to live governance challenges in their own organisations.

What will you gain?

Gain the confidence, strategic insight and practical approaches to strengthen your influence at board level, navigate complex governance challenges and advise senior leaders effectively. Through FE-specific case studies and peer learning, develop approaches you can apply directly within your organisation to support effective governance.

Core Learnings

Strengthen their leadership presence and operate confidently as a strategic partner and trusted adviser to Chairs, CEOs and boards

Influence effectively without direct authority, using evidence, communication and sound judgement to shape board-level discussion and decision-making;

Navigate board dynamics, power relationships and challenging behaviours, and help Chairs create productive boardroom relationships

Support organisational change and innovation while balancing effective oversight, accountability and stewardship of public funds

Understand how risk is perceived and communicated within FE, and challenge established thinking to support better board-level decisions 

Understand the governance implications of AI, including the leadership, ethical, safeguarding, copyright and data-protection considerations for FE organisations

Apply learning to real governance challenges through peer discussion, Action Learning Sets and an individual case study project

Build a strong professional network with other experienced Governance Professionals across the FE and Skills sector

Book places now

View all available cohorts, dates and booking deadlines below. Simply click the relevant date and follow the instructions to book a place for you and/or your team.

If you require an invoice for payment please contact enquiries@etfoundation.co.uk with your request.

January 2027 cohort LONDON/ONLINE

Starts: 13 January 2027

Booking closes: 6 January 2027

January 2027 cohort Leeds/ONLINE

Starts: 15 January 2027 

Booking closes: 8 January 2027

 

Need more help?

If you have any questions, please contact:

T: 0800 0831 830 
E: enquiries@etfoundation.co.uk