Developing Your Inner Leader

This course is designed for team leaders, managers, and team members who aim to enhance their leadership skills. It is designed for those who are new to leadership, managers considering a leadership role or leaders who are looking for some reflective space to review how they lead. 

The key areas of the curriculum include
 
Taking a Holistic Approach: This introduces a holistic approach to leadership development by focusing on bringing together both the internal and external skills required for leadership
 
Exploration of Leadership Styles: Explore the importance of traditional leadership alongside contemporary authentic, and purpose - driven leadership 
 
Reflective Opportunities: Opportunities to reflect on current challenges and explore new leadership approaches and a range of tools & techniques
 
Actionable Leadership: Equip participants with practical strategies they can immediately apply in their professional lives

Colette Lees - Course Leader

Colette has joined Derby as a Senior Lecturer in Strategy & Leadership teaching a range of modules at every level. Her previous academic career includes nine years as a senior lecturer and course director at the Business School, University of Central Lancashire and guest lecturer at various universities.

Alongside her academic career, Colette has a strong business focus and will be involved with the DBS-funded programs including SAIL and Help to Grow. Coupled with the directorship of companies and extensive business experience in corporate, SME & running her own small businesses, her most recent consultancy includes bespoke executive development with senior leaders and their teams in the aerospace detection industry. 

Colette’s passion is developing leaders through Emotional Intelligence. She is currently a doctoral student at the University of Southampton, researching Emotional Intelligence & Leadership Development and has been a guest speaker at a range of academic and professional events delivering seminars on Emotional Intelligence for competitive advantage and leader development.

Course Price

£650 per delegate

Please note: Refreshments and lunch are included in the course fee (includes day one and day two)