We work closely with our partners and clients, designing bespoke programmes and projects to meet their needs. Programmes and projects take place in the UK and/or overseas; they can be based on one of the Leadership Foundation’s existing UK programmes and adapted to meet the organisational and cultural needs of the client, or we are happy to design completely new programmes.
An example of a bespoke leadership development and capacity-building programme delivered in the UK: University of Bradford and Pakistan Higher Education Commission
Background Pakistan has a mission to improve its higher education system, and its Higher Education Commission embarked on a programme of visits to understand and evaluate their higher education provision.
Programme Working with ministries, vice-chancellors and senior university academics the Leadership Foundation commissioned reports on leadership in Pakistan and designed tailor-made programmes. The University of Bradford hosted the programme, which was attended by a group of vice-chancellors from different regions of Pakistan.
Outcomes The university and the local authority welcomed delegates, and a series of specific meetings about collaborations in different disciplines led to a flow of inward students. In Islamabad the University of Bradford and its vice-chancellor are seen as a top international partner.
University of Bradford vice-chancellor, Professor Mark Cleary said,
“One should not underestimate the value of opportunities of this kind. The personal contacts build awareness, trust and confidence which go on to make effective internationalisation a reality”.
An example of an existing UK leadership development programme delivered overseas: Senior Strategic Leadership, Australia
Leadership Foundation associate John Ramsden recently delivered an adaptation of the Leadership Foundation’s UK programme Senior Strategic Leadership in Melbourne, Australia to a group of participants from Australia and New Zealand. The programme was tailored to meet the requirements of the participant group and was developed in collaboration with the LH Martin Institute for Higher Education Leadership and Management. The programme focused on the challenge of establishing strategic direction in the current dynamic tertiary education environment and engaging others in the future direction of their organisation. Delivery methods included development groups, leadership through drama, experienced guest speakers, case studies and master classes.
The Leadership Foundation offers a wide range of Leadership Development Consultancy to support international and UK higher educations institutions (HEIs) in achieving strategic international objectives.
For more information contact David Lock, Director of International and UK Projects or Nicola Longley, International Projects Manager.