Below are a number of programmes for M&L being considered in Scotland with some explanatory notes.
This datasheet introduces Action Learning as a major solution to many Management and Leadership issues faced by companies of all sizes – but particularly micro businesses and small to medium-sized enterprises. The datasheet will also link you into the 20 point good practice model that all action learning should be based on.
1. Business Fix Action Led Business Improvement programme – Business Fix were involved in the first pilot in Scotland and are building an excellent reputation for delivering Action Learning programmes across a number of sectors (although they’re expensive).
2. Social Enterprise Academy - SEA – This organization has a number of qualified and experienced Action Learning facilitators offering a range of M&L modules which all use an action learning approach; examples included here can be delivered with the suggested content or delivered to suit your needs. They can lead to certification by the Institute of Leadership and Management or without certification depending again on your needs:
SEA Responsive Leadership
SEA Leadership Strategy and Change Management
SEA Leadership Inspiring and Motivating People
SEA What is your time worth
3. Action Learning - community of practice outline - The Social Enterprise Academy is keen to develop a Community of Practice of Action Learning facilitators who will be quality assured and certificated Action Learning practitioners. Two possible programmes can be offered – both are certificated by the ILM.
Action Learning training - ILM development award
Action Learning training - ILM endorsed award
It is important to the SfBn that employers are able to contact quality assured action learning facilitators and so a programme to train and build capacity here is vital for the future.
4. Scottish Leadership Foundation – was launched in the spring of 2001 with a clear remit to focus on raising the quality of leadership in Scotland's public services in line with the new Scottish Parliament's modernising agenda. It is a membership-based organisation with membership open to public services bodies such as the National Health Service, Further and Higher Education establishments, Voluntary Sector organizations and a small number of private companies and individuals. Their “Change Through People” brochure below gives a comprehensive idea of how they approach this important area.
Change through people brochure
The Scottish Leadership Foundation also work with a number of key professional M&L partners eg Dancehammer – a well known transformational leadership training organization – an example of a specialist programme for women is included below.
Leadership for Women
5. The Dynamic Leadership Centre in Erskine is home to Changemasters who have been inspiring and transforming leaders for 16 years. They have a Dynamic Leader programme spread over 9 months and a series of one-day workshops that focus on key aspects of leadership including:
- Coaching
- Facilitating Meetings and Delivering Briefings
- Running Motivational Appraisals
- Personal Power and Confidence
- Persuading and Influencing
Changemasters brochure
6. Carnegie Business Training and Development offers a wide range of programmes and courses providing organisations with the opportunity to develop skills and competencies of their teams.
Through working closely and in partnership with your organisation, Carnegie Business Training and Development will design and deliver business solutions to meet your organisational needs and that can make a positive and measurable impact on your business.
Carnegie Business Training and Development has extensive experience of working with a wide range of organisations in both the public and private sectors throughout Scotland, UK wide, and Internationally. For examples of their programmes check the link below:
http://www.carnegiebusinesstraininganddevelopment.co.uk/index.php?option=com_blcctraining&Itemid=93
7. Vital Resources - Founded in 1983,they have grown to be one of Scotland’s leading Training and Development companies. Their diverse client list includes organisations across a wide range of industries including, oil, high tech, manufacturing, public sector, drinks, and financial. They help organisations achieve results by effectively harnessing the human potential within your organisation. For examples of their programmes check the link below:
http://www.vitalresources.co.uk/leadershipdev_executive/leadership.asp
8. Institute of Directors in Scotland - The key role for the IoD in Scotland is to provide help, support and guidance for directors and other business leaders. By doing so they aim to help them develop and function even better - so helping the businesses to thrive and in turn the Scottish economy to grow.
The Scottish Director Development Centre is dedicated to providing unrivalled personal and professional development for company directors and senior managers in Scotland. The portfolio of services available includes courses, programmes and qualifications and the centre's aim is to enhance and improve the diverse set of skills essential for senior decision makers in today's high-paced business environment.
The portfolio includes:
- Company Direction Programme
- Other Courses
- Scottish Director Networks
- Executive Coaching Service
- Board Development Service
- Highlands & Islands Director Development Network
While the SDDC is based at IoD Scotland's headquarters at 29, Abercromby Place, Edinburgh, EH3 6QE (telephone: 0131 524 9890) - the Centre's services are transferable to any location in Scotland.
For examples of their programmes check the link below:
http://www.scottishdirector.com/
9. Learning Works is an excellent site run by Highlands and islands Enterprise - it has up to the minute information and advice on skills and skills development; access to a range of courses and training providers across a range of topic areas including management and leadership; access also to a range of really useful business diagnostic tools which all free and easy to use; access to information on funding sources and many other resources. To review this site and what it has to offer check out the general link below:
