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Working with and through othersJanuary 2025 - July 2025£785A facilitated programme for individuals working in International Development to equip you to navigate cross-cultural contexts effectively. Applications closed Register your interestOverview
This programme is rooted in a strengths based approach to deepen your self-awareness, equipping you to navigate cross-cultural contexts to ensure a truly inclusive working relationship. The programme is made up of two tools; Lumina Spark Personality Profile and Action Learning Sets. Applications will be assessed based on professional experience and leadership-related challenges and goals. Key details
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Eligibility criteriaWorking in International Development You will be an individual working in International Development; improving the lives of individuals worldwide through areas of need and interest. Emerging Leaders This programme is curated for individuals who have gained at least three years of leadership experience, either paid or voluntary, leading projects, teams, volunteers and/or departments, from any sector. The kind of roles we expect in this cohort include but are not limited to Managers, Project Managers, Team Leaders, Senior Managers and Heads of, who are ready to take their leadership skills to the next level. Keen to develop This is a fantastic opportunity for individuals who are interested in taking their leadership development journey forward, developing their coaching skills and understanding themselves more deeply. The experience allows participants to explore their own identity, evolving their understanding of self and working across contexts. What's includedLumina Spark Personality ProfileYou will begin the programme with an in-depth look at yourself through the Lumina Spark model. This tool provides a comprehensive portrait of your whole personality, helping you understand who you really are, what drives you, how you relate to others, and areas for improvement. After you have completed the assessment, and been provided with a comprehensive report you will have a 1-1 session with a professional coach with social sector experience, where you will have the opportunity to discuss your results and understand how to use them to further your personal and professional development.
Action LearningOnce you have completed your exploration into your personality, you will be invited to attend the Action Learning sessions. Action Learning takes place in small peer groups providing a confidential space to develop coaching skills, whilst finding answers to real-world challenges. Meeting on a monthly basis, the group is introduced to the concept of Action Learning by a professional facilitator who will lead the sessions. During each session, participants present a challenge or opportunity they've encountered, and the group offers prompts to help the individual identify their next steps. This method not only provides practical solutions but also promotes a culture of coaching, helping participants refine their coaching skills, which can be applied in their workplace in real time. What Our Action Learning Set participants sayYour Action Learning FacilitatorJenny Munday is a qualified Action Learning facilitator who has over ten years' experience across the social sector, holding senior roles including Chief Operating Officer at Engineers Without Borders UK and trusteeships at Treads Youth Advice & Information Centre and A Girl Called Happy. Jenny is currently the Director of Development at Clore Social Leadership, working in close collaboration on the development of new programmes and projects and securing funding to increase the organisation's reach and impact. A Clore Social Fellow herself, Jenny’s career has focused on supporting individuals, organisations and systems to thrive – to which leadership development has been central. Your Lumina Spark CoachBeth Goodard has been facilitating learning programmes for the last 20 years and people describe her as purposeful, powerful, playful, present and as a person who works in partnership with others. Throughout the course of her career, she has had a focus on developing people in leadership positions or transition points in their life, especially younger people between the ages of 18 – 30 and, as a passionate advocate of ‘championing the underdog’ (the result of being a teenage Mum), ensuring that she practices what she preaches in terms of equality, diversity and opportunities for all. Dates
We know that professional development can have a transformational impact for you and your organisation, but making time for it can be a challenge. Please see below for an overview of the programme schedule to help you plan ahead.
Frequently Asked QuestionsAction Learning is beneficial for individuals and organisations across various industries and sectors. It is particularly valuable for leaders, managers, teams, and professionals seeking innovative problem-solving and skill development. Action Learning offers several benefits, including enhanced problem-solving abilities, improved decision-making skills, better teamwork, increased self-awareness, and innovative solutions to complex challenges. Topics cover the spectrum of workplace challenges and opportunities such as, line management, managing up, collaboration, project next steps, development opportunities, cause specific and managing wellbeing. No, you do not need to have experience in Action Learning, we welcome individuals who meet the above Who’s it for criteria. If you are unsure if you meet the criteria please get in touch at info@cloresocialleadership.org.uk. We want to remove as many barriers as possible to support you to engage with this development opportunity. If you, or a colleague, need any reasonable adjustments please email us at info@cloresocialleadership.org.ukto
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