| Leading Beyond Borders Experienced Leader 2021 |
Leading Beyond Borders, Experienced Leader 20216 October 2021 - June 2022An online programme designed for experienced leaders operating in the Migration and Refugee sector who seek to enhance and refine their leadership capabilities. The programme aims to build a stronger sector led by skilled, empowered, and generous social leaders. Free Applications now closedPartners
Programme informationLeading Beyond Borders 2021 Programme for Experienced Leaders is a fully funded eight-month online leadership development journey designed for those with six plus years’ leadership experience. This experience can be in a paid
or voluntary capacity, and does not all have to be UK-based. This programme is co-designed and co-delivered in partnership with Clore Social Leadership, the Centre for Knowledge Equity and LEx Movement (Lived Experience Leaders Movement hosted by the Centre for Knowledge Equity). It is developed with the support of Migration Exchange. This builds on the success of our 2020 summer programme, 'Responding to Covid-19 Online Programme: UK Migration & Refugee Sector'. If you are an emerging leader within the UK Migration & Refugee sector with three to six years' leadership experience, please visit Leading Beyond Borders, Emerging Leader. Programme Detail
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Reach your potentialApplications are now open, with 60 places available. Click on the button below to find out more about the application process and submit yours straight away. Please do not delay. Eligibility criteriaExperienced LeadersWe categorise Experienced Leaders as individuals with six plus years’ experience leading projects, teams and/or departments. This experience can be paid or voluntary and does not all have to have taken place within the UK. If you have less experience than this, please visit Leading Beyond Borders, Emerging Leader. Working in the UK Migration and Refugee sectorThis programme is specifically for those working or volunteering within organisations whose mission, purpose and work is focused on the issues of migration and refugee protection. To be eligible, the primary activities of your work must include working with or providing services to people in the UK who are migrants, refugees and/or people seeking asylum. Priority applicantsApplications from Lived Experienced Leaders* are strongly encouraged. Where possible priority will be given to Lived Experience Leaders, small and medium-sized charities and groups, and at least 50% of places will also be for those
working outside of London. Keen to developYour interest in using your leadership skills and knowledge to help make the world a better place is key. Your determination to develop yourself so you can lead social change effectively is a highly important criteria for your application. *Lived Experienced explainedLived Experience Leaders are those who have direct, personal first-hand experience (past or present) of immigration systems and who have activated these experiences to inform, shape and lead their social purpose work to directly benefit the communities they share those experiences with. For example, you arrived into the UK as a migrant or asylum seeker and have personal first-hand experience of the immigration system. If you have worked in the immigration system, we refer to this as practice experience and not lived experience. What Our Previous Participants SayOutcomesYou will be guided to develop inspirational, empowering, courageous, focused, passionate and generous leadership capabilities - qualities essential to any effective leader. You will learn how and what these skills and behaviours look like in action, where your strengths and areas of improvement lie, and how you can develop and encourage them in yourselves and others.
Develop the social leadership capabilities needed to tackle 21st Century social challenges. Boost your confidence in your leadership abilities and learn to confidently navigate complexity, uncertainty, and change. Become more effective in your leadership role, learning how to enable high-performance within your teams. Get to know yourself, your unique purpose and the impact you have on others better, to improve communication skills and relationships, and prevent burnout and anxiety for yourself and your teams. Gain access to a peer group of experienced leaders who will support and challenge you to reach your full potential. Take on challenges you are currently facing in your organisation. Join the Clore Social Leadership Fellowship upon completion of programme. Become a member of our online community to connect and collaborate with changemakers across the social sector and beyond.
Application informationProgramme priceThanks to the generous and kind support of the funders, we are able to offer this programme for free. This is part of our joint commitment to provide accessible skills and development training to all. It is a unique opportunity to access thousands of pounds worth of leadership skills and development training for free. Application guidanceWe recommend for you to download and read the Application Guidance (Word document) to plan your answers in advance before completing the online application form, as the form will not save your answers, so you must complete it in one go. Application dates and process
Reach your leadership potential to make a real and lasting impactProgramme elementsThe programme will offer access to a wealth of leadership development interventions designed to help participants build the skills, knowledge, and networks needed to lead social change effectively.
A four-week online learning course which uses a self-reflective model to guide participants through the core components of social leadership development. During the two live classrooms, participants will discuss the course learning and reflective tasks in the context of the Migration & Refugee sector. Participants will finish the programme with a long-term Leadership Development Plan, ready to make the most of the other elements of the programme. For more information on Discover, please click here. The programme may change depending on the needs and skills identified. However, core modules include: Focused Strategist; Resilience; Courageous Changemaker; Passionate Advocate; Empowering Enabler; Leader As Coach; Generous Collaborator; Inspiring Communicator; Building Networks for Social Change. The fireside chats are an opportunity to hear from Migration & Refugee sector leaders about their own experience of leading and key lessons, failures and tips they learned along the way. By sharing these leadership stories you will be vicariously learning key leadership lessons. Coaching offers essential support on your leadership development journey. It guides you towards identifying your strengths and areas for development, so you can tap into your talent and overcome the barriers that might
be holding you back. Coaching concentrates on where individuals are now and what they are willing to do to get where they want to be in the future. Coaching is: (1) Client-driven: you drive the subject matter (i.e.
the coaching agenda); (2) Focus-driven: setting goals, creating outcomes, managing personal change. Action learning is a tool designed for leaders to learn from other leaders. It uses the combined wisdom and skills of a diverse group of people to work through real situations they face in the workplace. Learn more about Action Learning in this video from our partners here. Lumina Spark is a personalised psychometric experience which will aid you in exploring your unique personality, help you increase your self awareness and enable you to better adapt your behaviours to improve personal and professional relationships and teamwork. Through the tool you will gain: increased self awareness as you understand your underlying motivations and everyday behavioural preferences, particularly natural strengths and areas of development; increased understanding of the value of diversity as you explore each others working styles; and increased understanding of your behaviour under pressure and the impact this can have on others. Learning Days will feature Clore Social’s and the Centre for Knowledge Equity’s expert facilitators delivering key leadership sessions and will strengthen the connections between the participants. They are an opportunity to have an immersive experience and deep dive into key content. A key part of the programme is building relationships and taking time out to spend with your cohort. Including: Peer Innovation Project (Challenge); Secondment / Placement (optional); Peer Coaching; Mentoring; Webinars and Masterclasses.
Our methodsThe programme learning will be guided by Clore Social Leadership’s Social Capabilites Framework and Leadership Development Model. Using our Leadership Development Model (below), you will learn how and what these skills and behaviours look like in action, where your strengths and areas of improvement lie, and how you can develop and encourage them in yourselves and others. Using our Social Capabilities Framework (below), you will be guided to develop inspirational, empowering, courageous, focused, passionate and generous leadership capabilities - qualities essential to any effective leader. Know Yourself, Be Yourself, Look After YourselfLeadership development must start with self-awareness. The most successful leaders critically assess their strengths, weaknesses, motivations and values. Leadership is tough, so it is also important to build physical and emotional resilience, and look after their own wellbeing so they can respond effectively to leadership challenges. Click on the inner circles to find out more. Assess ContextSocial sector ‘systems’ are rapidly changing. We live in a dynamic world that is transforming our workplaces, politics, ethics and communities. To meet these demands, social leaders need to understand the complexities of changing systems. They must also be aware of the challenges and opportunities that lie ahead to steer their teams and organisations, and make the most of what these changes offer. Click on the inner circles to find out more. Work With And Through OthersNo leader exists or succeeds in isolation. Social skills and empathy are required to inspire, motivate and empower others, whilst respecting diversity and celebrating the power that difference brings. Working with and through others involves collaborating, forming partnerships, as well as inspiring and growing other leaders, all while making a positive social impact. Click on the inner circles to find out more. Social Leadership Capabilities Framework
Being a social and ethical leader require certain capabilities. The Social Leadership Capabilities Framework outlines the attributes, behaviours and skills required for successful social sector leadership. The Capabilities Framework illustrates how and what these skills and behaviours look like in action. Having a framework enables leaders to reflect and assess their current skills. It empowers them to identify leadership gaps and plan their personal and professional development.
Empowering Enabler
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Focused Strategist
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Passionate Advocate
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Generous Collaborator
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Courageous Changemaker
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Inspirational Communicator
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Key datesApplication deadlineApplication deadline is Monday 19 July 2021, at 11:59pm. Be sure to submit your application early as places are limited. Moderation decisionThe moderation process will take place from 20 July - 3 August and applicants will be informed of the decision on 4 August 2021. Programme startThe programme will commence on 6 October 2021, with an induction learning day. The programme is expected to draw to a close in June 2022. ModulesThe programme will provide optional learning modules based on your needs and interests, as well as a number of essential modules, all designed to address and enhance specific skills needed for effective leadership. Some of the modules included are outlined below.
Leader as CoachLearn coaching skills to transform the way you lead, how you inspire your team, and how you can empower others by taking a coaching approach to leadership. Skills include: Active Listening, Giving & Receiving Feedback, Effective
Delegation.
Empowering EnablerEmpowering enablers energise others to take on new challenges and makes people aware when they are performing well by providing constructive feedback. Over the course of the module we will examine how to build a high performing team including volunteers and trustees as well as explore the collective decision making social leaders. 
Inspiring CommunicatorOne of the roles of leadership is to influence other people with your ideas and take people on a journey. This module will provide key concepts of how to influence, common barriers you might come across when influencing people and will give you the space to think about how you will approach influencing others in the future. It will also explore the power of storytelling for leaders and organisations. 
Generous CollaboratorOver the course of this module we will consider; Inclusivity, Diversity & Bias - Exploring inclusivity, diversity, equity and individual and collective bias for effective collaboration. Co-production, Beneficiary Engagement and the Value of Lived Experience - Leading collaboratively and meaningfully with key stakeholders reflecting on the advantages and challenges of working in collaborations. 
Focused StrategistIn this module we will introduce content and activities which we hope will enable you to: Balance your time between the strategic and day to day operational concerns to drive performance; Take a long-term perspective and respond to future challenges and opportunities; Reflect on the impact of remote working on wellbeing and productivity and techniques that can support you and your team; Understand how strategy is developed in social organisations and how it is implemented in social organisations; Reflect on organisational governance structures and who is involved in developing strategy. 
ResilienceResilience is the ability to positively respond to setbacks. Being resilient is described as the process of adapting well in the face of adversity, trauma, tragedy, threats, or significant sources of stress. However during the challenges of the pandemic, a new definition has arisen wherein resilience is the ability to focus on adaptability and deal with uncertainty and the challenges of the unknown. Building on the learnings from the Focused Strategist module, we will share tools and techniques that will help create a healthy, resilient self and team. 
Passionate AdvocateWe define passionate advocates as those who are committed to the mission and people they serve. Over the course of this module we will explore the importance of individual values and consider the impact they have on your behaviour and actions as a leader. You will be given time and space to reflect upon your own values and lived experiences and see how they drive you, from everything from your decision making to your view of the world. 
Building Networks for Social ChangeThis module will provide you with information around the importance of building your network as a leader and the tools to develop your organisational collaboration potential. FundersThe programme has been initiated by Migration Exchange following extensive consultation with people working in the sector who generously shared their experiences and hopes for the future. Participation in the programme is free of charge thanks to the support of: Paul Hamlyn Foundation, Barrow Cadbury Trust, Esmée Fairbairn Foundation, Joseph Rowntree Charitable Trust, Unbound Philanthropy, Social Change Initiative, Lloyds Bank Foundation, Metropolitan Migration Foundation and A. B. Charitable Trust. Case studiesA safe space to get to know others and better understand yourselfBlog by Annie Edwards, Project Manager at Young Women's Worker: "I’ve been asked to write a blog about my experience on the Clore Social Emerging Leader: Women and Girls Sector Programme – my limit is 700 words, but I’m not sure I can write the word “AMAZING!” 700 times over, so I’ll try and break down my experience a little more for you." Launching ‘Responding to Covid-19: Leadership development programme for the UK Migration and Refugee“As someone with lived experience, I’m hoping that the programme will give me skills and confidence to advocate for myself, my families, and my community [...] and create space for us to grow and connect as leaders and in turn, become sources of support for others.” - Applicant for Responding to Covid-19: Leadership development programme for the UK Migration and Refugee Sector. Learn More The importance of continuous learning
Experienced Leader participant, Ed Tytherleigh, Chief Executive of Stoll, writes about his journey through the programme. Here for your developmentEmily Lomax, Clore Social Fellow and Programme Director for our Emerging Leader Women & Girls and Experienced Leader programmes shares a unique insight into programme delivery and participant experience during the crisis. Learn More Frequently Asked QuestionsNo, you don’t need to have any particular academic or professional qualifications to take part in the programme. We know that leadership development training can be very difficult to access in the social sector, so try
to make it accessible to those with minimal prior training. Your passion for and experience in the sector are all you need to apply. We classify the leadership experience required to meet the programme eligibility as professional, in-sector experience. This may have been accrued at different points throughout your career, at different organisations and can be paid or voluntary. Experienced Leader applicants should be able to display at least six years of such experience. If your experience falls outside of these criteria, but you feel you are otherwise well suited for the programme, let us know why your experience is relevant and transferable in your application. If you have any questions, please email us at programmes@cloresocialleadership.org.uk. This email address is checked three times a week, so please expect a response time of 48 hours. As a Clore Social Fellow, you will join a large network of social sector leaders from across the UK. Opportunities to connect with local fellows and continue learning will be supported, encouraged and facilitated wherever possible. We are always developing new programme offerings, and may have something of interest to you in the future, so keep in touch, and let us know if you have any ideas, or want to develop something with us for your organisation. Lived Experience Leaders (LEx leaders) will also be invited to join the UK-wide Lived Experience Leaders Movement where you will be able to connect with LEx leaders working across sectors and industries across the UK with an opportunity to learn from each other and build collaborations on intersectional issues. No, you don’t have to be attached to an organisation to be eligible. In your application, please demonstrate how you are currently supporting migrant and refugee communities and your experience in and commitment to the sector. Yes. In fact, a greater positive impact on an organisation has been noted when more than one individual has embarked on our leadership development programmes. Please submit your application and our panel will ensure a fair and balanced moderation process. Yes, most definitely. This programme is also for volunteers in the sector - you are leaders too! There are many social leaders who carry out their social purpose work through volunteering. All we ask that you please ensure you demonstrate your experience in and commitment to the sector. Yes, this programme is open to all volunteers in the sector - you are leaders too! However, we appreciate that there can be work/volunteer restrictions that some people in the asylum/immigration system(s) face. Please ensure that you protect yourselves and know your rights. While you do not need permission or buy-in from your organisation, we have found that the support of an organisation can positively impact on the development of the individual, especially in terms of implementing learning. As this is an online programme, the only materials you need is access to an internet connection and a device to work from (laptop, computer, tablet). All other materials will be provided for free online.
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