We are excited to announce the launch of our new Leadership Learning Sprints, designed to provide valuable insights and practical tools to enhance your leadership skills. 

As we step into the new year, we invite you to join our upcoming Leadership Learning Sprints featuring subject matter experts, opportunities for debate, and practical tools you can immediately apply. 

Here’s what some of your colleagues have said about their experiences of previous sprints: 

“I really enjoyed and gained value for my practice from the sprint that I attended. It was an opportunity to hear from someone with expertise in leadership, to give real value in a small amount of time.”  – Emma Walton, Library Services 

“The sprint provided a valuable opportunity to hear from an experienced colleague, and to address some of the key issues that face us all when we step into leadership, such as effectively managing time, having difficult conversations, and creating equitable work environments. It was so useful to carve out a small amount of the day to think over these things.” – Professor Claire Warden, School of Design and Creative Arts 

Here are the details for the upcoming sprints: 

• 6 February, 1pm-1.45pm
  Preparing for Empowered Leadership (Part 1) 
  Strategies for Effective Leadership in a Dynamic World: VUCA landscape 
  Sharon Platts, Organisational Development and Change 

• 14 February, 1pm-1.45pm
  Preparing for Empowered Leadership (Part 2) 
  Understanding Empowerment: The power of self-awareness and reflection 
  Professor Zeynep Aycan, Loughborough Business School 

• 28 February, 1pm-1.45pm
  Empowered Leadership Through Communication 
  The Art of Effective Communication in Leadership 
  Dr Jeannie Holstein, Loughborough Business School 

• 3 March, 1pm-1.45pm
  Developing From Failure 
  How failure can be a catalyst for leadership growth 
  Professor Tony Edwards, Loughborough University London 

• 13 March, 1pm-1.45pm
  Inclusive Leadership 
  Inclusive Culture starts with Inclusive Meetings: Diversity of thought and empowerment 
  Lisa Brooks-Lewis, EDI Services & Helen Shaw, SWAI 

To register for the sprints, please complete the MS Form and indicate the sessions you are interested in. We will send calendar appointments for these sessions directly to you. 

If you’d prefer you can turn up on the day to the Leadership Sprint you’re interested in by joining the live session on our dedicated Teams channel. 

We encourage you all to take advantage of this opportunity to enhance your leadership skills and connect with colleagues across the University. Stay tuned for updates and additional opportunities to get involved. 

Let’s continue to build a vibrant, inclusive, and supportive Loughborough community together.