Regional Event: Leadership in and beyond Learning Development: How do you do it?

This event is free to members (log in for member rate). £50 for non-members.

This one-day in-person event will consider leadership through its widest definition in and beyond Learning Development by identifying how the notion of leadership is applied across the sector. It aims to foster meaningful connections during and after the event, or at least reassure that we are all in the same boat!

This event is relevant for those who are managing teams, leading projects, involved in wider university strategy and initiatives, or engaged with wider communities of practice. As well as those currently working within Learning Development, we also welcome those who might have an interest in this area. The day is intended to be thought-provoking, considering questions including but not limited to:

• What does leadership mean to you as someone within or interested in Learning Development?
• What would you like from leadership, or what would you like to avoid? How can you contribute to that?
• How do you make a positive impact as a leader in Learning Development or a related third space role (e.g., through projects, teams, and strategy)?
• What is the broader understanding of ‘progression’ in your role and how is this supported (e.g., developing research, leading strategic projects, career development)?
• What do you foresee as challenges (positive or negative!) for leadership within Learning Development as a third space? How will you navigate these?
• What are the challenges you face as a leader to a team of individuals working in Learner Development and, if relevant, how have you overcome them? (e.g., navigating strategic vs individual requirements/desires, external awareness).

The day will be structured to foster sharing and discussion.

Date: 8 July 2024

Time: 9.30am – 4pm

Agenda: View the timetable for the day.

Deadline to book a place: Tuesday 2^nd July or when 20 places are filled whichever is sooner.

Location: Room 5.05 (access via North Atrium), Business School, Manchester Metropolitan University Business School, All Saints, Oxford Road, Manchester M15 6BH

Directions: Travel to Manchester Metropolitan University

Access Guide: Access Guide Business School

Parking: Disabled parking is available. There is no other visitor parking. For parking, please use local carparks nearby. We recommend taking public transport where possible. The venue is only a five-minute walk from Oxford Road Station and a 20-minute walk from Piccadilly Station. The route from Piccadilly is also serviced by a regular bus.

Catering: Tea and coffee will be provided at breaks and a lunchtime sandwich buffet.

Please bring a water bottle: There are refillable water stations available across the campus.

Wifi: Eduroam is available alongside BT Wi-Fi.

 

If you have any questions, please contact Sandie Donnelly (sandie.donnelly@cumbria.ac.uk) Avril Buchanan (a.buchanan@mmu.ac.uk), Kate Haley (k.haley@mmu.ac.uk), and Chad McDonald (c.mcdonald@mmu.ac.uk).