The core modules

1a Shared purpose, a guiding compass

The University Strategy talks about having the shared purpose of being a university for the common good. For you as a leader or as a discreet leadership team, what specifically is your shared purpose of common good that fits in with this strategic focus? What tangibly is your vision and when will this vision be brought to fruition? How does this future state compare with the current state and what are your enablers and disablers?

1b Enabling through coaching

The University Vision sets challenging expectations that cannot be delivered by directive leaders whose teams wait for their solutions and decisions. They must create an inclusive culture where within the shared purpose, individuals think for themselves, take responsibility, are proactive and reach their full potential. To do this leaders must coach their team members, questioning, listening and exploring options and providing feedback rather than telling them what to do. This module provides the skills and attitudes to do this effectively.

2 Shared power, distributed leadership

To become more agile we need to 'entrust those with the right expertise to make decisions and get on with carrying them out' - in short we need to create a culture of distributive leadership both in environment and in structure we need to create the processes, live the values and develop the culture that will make this all work.

3 Purposeful collaboration, trust & interdependence in a connected community

Having identified our specific common purpose, the University Strategy encourages us to collaborate with stakeholders. Who are your stakeholders and how would each of them buy into your purpose? What interests and concerns would they have around working with you on your shared purpose? What does collaboration mean to both you and them? What are the 'ground rules' and ways of working and how will you develop them with your fellow collaborators? Trust is created when you know and understand your fellow collaborators. How can you start to develop this understanding and therefore trust?

4 Curiosity & innovation, failing fast & learning quickly

The University Strategy emphasises three words - 'creativity', 'innovation and 'agility' - How can your team approach everything they do not only to do it differently and better but to make decisions rapidly, sometimes getting it wrong but learning from the experience?