Developing the Leader

Course schedule

Click on a course for more information and booking:

datecourse
25 JunDeveloping the Leader 1
08 OctDeveloping the Leader 2
04 FebDeveloping the Leader 3

About the courses

“Leadership is hard to define as everyone has their own ideas about what makes a good leader, and the traits that one should possess.”
—Social Enterprise Academy

All projects have managers but not all have leaders. The "Developing the Leader" course not only defines the roles and activities of leaders, it teaches the skills. This series of training days is for anyone who has been in befriending a few years and is seeking to develop both their personal and professional skills. It also ideally suits those people who have completed the "Core Skills in Befriending" course and are looking for the "next stage". The sessions can be taken individually or ideally as a set.

“When staff have been in post for some years they can be unsure of what training will be of value to them – yet this is exactly the time to reflect and look ahead.”
—'Developing the Leader' course attendee

Course facilitator

Developing the Leader is designed and delivered by Joette Thomas who brings diverse experience from work with individuals and organisations. Working in human services since 1990, Joette has a Master's degree in Women's Studies and Psychology, and is a graduate of the reputable 'COACH U' Coach Training Programme.

She works with individuals as a personal coach, and also provides coaching in the workplace. Her work with organisations includes a range of organisational development supports including team building, organisational review, evaluation and training. She has a particular interest in working within the voluntary sector, as its work is aligned closely with her own personal values. Joette managed the Saheliya befriending service from 2000–04 and is a former chairperson of Befriending Network Scotland.

Cost

Each Developing the Leader course costs £60 per session, or you can book the full three-course package for the discounted price of £150.