Topic outline


  • Welcome to your Developing My Leadership Programme

    For many people, it is difficult to think of themselves as a leader or as someone who is a role model and a source of inspiration for those around them. We hope that this learning journey will support you to recognise what enterprising leadership means and how it supports the vision and ambition of your organisation.

    This 6-day practical programme is designed specifically for people who are working towards positive social impact and change and want to make a contribution to the lives of people and our planet.

    • Module 1 - Leading Myself

      5 September and 12 September 2023, 10.00am - 4.00pm

      • Identifying and exploring your personal leadership goals,  
      • How to support people and teams in your organisation in the current climate
      • Increasing your self-awareness and understanding of yourself and the impact you have in your organisation
      • Explore different leadership approaches and what it means for you as you step into leadership
      • Identify your strengths and areas for development and explore how you can apply them in your practice

      • Module 2 - Leading Others

        3 October and 10 October 2023, 10.00am - 4.00pm

        • How to identify and create healthy and engaging workplaces in the current climate
        • Developing your understanding of what motivates you and how to help motivate others
        • Strengthen your approach to delegation and empowering others
        • Explore the key skills of listening, questioning and feedback and how you can use them in your leadership

        • Module 3 - Leading within my Organisation

          7 November and 14 November 2023, 10.00am - 4.00pm

          • Explore diversity and preferences and how to tap into difference in teams and the community
          • Consider how to manage change and transition in your organisation, bringing teams with you on this journey
          • Explore communication skills and enhance your ability to have positive and courageous conversations
          • Review your learning journey and personal leadership goals
          • Look forward and plan for the future, focusing on embedding learning following the programme

          • Your Facilitator

            • Sally has been working for the charity and not for profit sectors for almost 20 years. A former senior manager at Oxfam GB she has since worked with a number of organisations across the sector.

              For more information on Sally please click here.

          • Approach to Learning

            • We deliver our programmes in leadership, entrepreneurship and social impact using action learning that is supported by Kolb’s learning cycle. This means that learners experience a responsive process that helps them to really learn, rather than simply receive information they may quickly forget...

              For more information on the Academy's approach to learning please click here.


          • Award in Leadership Learning Manual

            • Download the Award in Leadership Learning Manual here File

              Manual Front

              This manual aims to support your learning on the Leadership Programme. It is not an academic textbook but rather a guide with what we hope are helpful thoughts, relevant approaches and theories to help you explore the topics we are covering. 

              The manual has some of the handouts that facilitators might be using during the programme which you can share with your colleagues. We have included links and some additional reference materials.


            • Leadership Resources and Reflections Journal File

              This reflective journal is a space for you to put your thoughts and reflections as you go through the programme. 

              This is a digital copy. Please save the copy to your computer and edit that file.


          • Qualification: SEA Award in Leadership

            Your programme offers the opportunity to complete a fully accredited micro-credential in Leadership. This is a 10-credit SCQF level 9 Social Enterprise Academy qualification that is credit rated by Glasgow Caledonian University. Further information on the qualification and assessment requirements can be accessed via this link, which will take you to a dedicated SEA Leadership qualification page. The page includes a full assessment guide and all of the qualification and supporting information you will require to achieve the award.

            If there are any issues with these dates, links, or instructions please get in touch via: learnersupport@socialenterprise.academy

            • Register for the Qualification 

              Please click on the link below to register for the qualification before the end of your programme, if possible. The link will remain accessible for one week after your final session. Please follow the instructions provided and ensure you use the programme code provided below as the reference.

              Programme code: 350LDS0923

            • Submit your Assessment

              The submission deadline for the assignment is within three months of the final date of your programme. Use the link below to submit your assignment before midnight on the submission date - submission opens one week in advance. 


              Submission deadline: 16 January 2024

          • Forum

            Here you can share reflections, arrange to meet other members of your group or post useful content. 

            Please note: Please be mindful of the content you post, where possible we encourage you to anonymise any specific references to individuals. Your programme facilitator and the system administrators at the Social Enterprise Academy will have access to this forum and will be able to read your posts. 

          • Access your Learning Library

            • We have partnered with Emerald Works to give you access to a curated library of over 2000 engaging and interactive resources, covering topics such as change management, delegation, negotiation, communication, feedback, resilience and much more. 

              You will need to create an account on your first visit, this will include choosing a username and your email address. 
              After that please feel free to browse the content for something that will support you in your development journey. 
              Note: As a small team we are working through the content to make sure everything is relevant for a social change organisation. For this reason, there may still be some articles aimed at more corporate audiences.

              Learning Library

          • Key Contacts

            • Michael Costello | Learning Programme Officer

              michael@socialenterprise.academy

              Lynsey Stewart | Programme Coordinator

              Lynsey@socialenterprise.academy