Making Change Happen! - Inverness 2025

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    Making Change Happen; supporting and connecting aspiring leaders to tackle the climate emergency. 

    
    

    In this programme, you'll engage in discussions and practical exercises to help you become an effective leader in tackling the climate emergency.

    This programme is open to individuals from all sectors who are passionate about bringing change to their communities through climate action. 

    It will equip participants with key leadership skills and networking opportunities that can be applied to advance their own community role, start and/or grow social enterprises, groups or small businesses that address the unique opportunities and challenges facing their communities.

    Who is it for?

    This programme is open to individuals from all sectors who are passionate about bringing change to their communities in the Highlands, and the surrounding areas, through climate action, regardless of whether they have or aspire to a formal leadership position.

    Your place on the programme is fully funded and you can opt to pursue accreditation. Please note you will need to cover your own travel expenses & accommodation (if required). 

    Programme Details

    All four modules will take place The Treehouse (Scottish Canals), Carsegate Road, Inverness, IV3 8EX.  Each of the eight days will start at 10:00 and end at 16:00, with regular refreshment breaks.

    Monday 27 - Tuesday 28 January 2024	Monday 24 & Tuesday 25 February 2025	Monday 24 & Tuesday 25 March &  Monday 28 & Tuesday 29 April 2025
    Where: The Treehouse (Scottish Canals), Carsegate Road, Inverness, IV3 8EX Module: Leading and Understanding Myself (personal visioning, personal preferences & strengths, listening & emotional intelligence, personal leadership goals)	Where: The Treehouse (Scottish Canals), Carsegate Road, Inverness, IV3 8EX Module: Leading and Understanding Others  (leadership styles & approaches, motivating and empowering others, delegation, adopting a coaching approach and developing questioning skills)	Where: The Treehouse (Scottish Canals), Carsegate Road, Inverness, IV3 8EX Module: Leading your Organisation & Community (team dynamics & diversity, communication skills & courageous conversations, managing change & transitions, reflection & action planning)

     Attending these sessions will give you the opportunity to:

    • Discuss the unique challenges associated with leading initiatives to tackle the climate emergency locally with your peers as well as those who have been leaders in the region for many years.
    • Share ideas for climate action which can be taken in your organisation and community and discuss these with others who will help you to make plans for the future of your area.

    By participating in this programme, you will benefit from:

    • Exploring tools to improve your confidence as a leader.
    • Understanding your key strengths and weaknesses as a leader.
    • Leaving with innovative ways to facilitate climate action in your community.

    
    

    Your Facilitator

    Your facilitator for this programme will be Fabio Villani. Fabio has over 35 years’ experience in business and community development, management and leadership, developed through working in the private, public and third sectors, as well as volunteering:

    "Discovering the joys of facilitation 20 years ago changed my life and career direction; while I continue to consider everyday ‘a school day’, I am seldom happier than when facilitating participative peer learning in a room full of social entrepreneurs and community activists.

    I have hands-on experience of developing and supporting networks, and of community and organisational development, underpinned by a good understanding of a range of social policy issues, and a strong belief in the importance of social justice and community involvement."

    
    

    More Information
    

    Iain Boyd |Iain@socialenterprise.academy