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About the Leading within a Group programme
Take your leadership skills from good to great.
If you're a senior executive in an internationally owned company based in Northern Ireland, or a locally owned multi-site operation or group, this programme is for you.
The Leading within a Group programme is designed to elevate your decision-making, strategic thinking, management of change and leadership influence and impact, from good to great.
Leading within a Group can also enhance leadership team communication, decision-making and cohesion where there is more than one participant at the same time.
How can my business benefit from the Leading within a Group programme?
You and your business will benefit from the following key programme features:
Executive Education: Access world-class leadership insights from experts and top business leaders, designed to equip you with cutting-edge strategies.
Executive coaching: Receive one-to-one coaching to support your leadership development and help apply the learning within your organisation.
Peer learning: Engage with a network of like-minded leaders to share experiences, tackle challenges, and explore new opportunities together.
For more information download our Leading within a Group Programme (PDF).
Who is eligible for the Leading within a Group programme?
The Leading within a Group programme is only available to Invest Northern Ireland clients. If you would like more information on becoming a client, see How we support business.
To be eligible, you must also meet the following criteria:
- Senior executive(s) in an internationally owned company based in Northern Ireland, or a locally owned multi-site operation or group.
- Ambition to grow and develop leadership influence and impact and the Northern Ireland business.
- Can demonstrate commitment and availability to work with the executive coaches, attend residentials and participate in peer networks.
What is the Leading within a Group programme structure?
Our Leading within a Group programme offers a blended learning experience with three key elements:
Executive Education - Irish Management Institute
Executive education focuses on strategy, leadership, and performance. It uses skilled facilitation, international case studies and keynote speakers to provide you with practical tools and techniques to help develop leadership competencies. There will be two 2-day executive education residentials delivered over the programme.
Executive Coaching - Wilson Sloan Consulting
Executive coaching will translate the executive education learning into practical, actionable change for you and your organisation. It will empower you to be a more confident, capable, and effective leader to deliver on growth ambitions. Three days / 22.25 hours of one-to-one coaching support will include coaching diagnostics and psychometric exercises and techniques.
Facilitated Peer Networks
Working with other leaders facing similar challenges will provide you with an opportunity to engage, learn, share experiences and identify potential business growth opportunities.
Leading within a Group Programme Tutorial
Curious about transforming your leadership approach? Watch this tutorial to explore our Leading within a Group Programme, where Executive Education, Coaching and Peer Networks come together to help you lead with greater impact.
Discover more
Bazaarvoice, a software solutions provider, took part in our Leading within a Group Programme. Learn how the experience enhanced their leadership skills and equipped them with practical tools to drive innovation and accelerate growth.
How to apply
If you are interested in finding out more or applying for the Leading within a Group programme, please contact your Invest NI client executive or complete this enquiry form.