Track 1 · Staff leadership development
How the Leadership programme runs
Stronger leaders, better-run departments
For senior and middle leaders, heads of department and new team leaders. Based on our Leadership programme: profiles, The Train Challenge with harder scenarios, a debrief on decisions and delegation, and an action plan.
Leader
Leads with self-awareness
- Knows their decision and communication style
- Spots their blind spots under pressure
- Delegates and gives feedback with more confidence
Measured by: profile, reflections, action plan review
Leadership team
Decides better together
- Less friction between departments
- Clearer ownership of decisions
- A shared language for difference
Measured by: debrief, follow-up review
Institution
A stronger leadership culture
- Middle leaders ready to step up
- Change delivered with less resistance
- Better staff engagement and retention
Measured by: staff survey and retention data
Track 2 · Student development
Students who know how they work, and can say so
Based on our Behavioural programme. Every student completes the Animal Profile, plays in a team built from the profiles, then reflects on their phone. They keep their report.
- Fits intoEmployability weeks, enrichment, tutorial and induction
- Group size24 per team, up to two sessions in a day
- Students keepTheir profile report and reflection summary
Student
Knows their strengths and can explain them
- Self-awareness and confidence
- Real examples of teamwork for CVs and interviews
- Keeps their profile report
Measured by: profile, reflections on the day
Group
Works well with people unlike them
- Communication under pressure
- Quieter students given a real role
- Respect for different working styles
Measured by: tutor observations, debrief
Institution
A memorable, practical enrichment activity
Evidence for employability and enrichment reporting
Evidence for employability outcomes
Measured by: student feedback
“The level of engagement throughout the session was exceptional, with students fully immersing themselves in the activities, discussions, problem-solving and learning collaboratively. The feedback they gave as part of the session made it clear that many of them had learned valuable insights and practice and how to approach behavioural differences as they progress into work and university. Given the positive impact and relevance of the experience, I intend to introduce it to all year groups earlier in the academic year, creating opportunities to reinforce and develop these skills throughout their studies and alongside their progress.”
Talk to us about your college
We'll help you fit a session into your enrichment calendar or leadership programme.