Leaders of the Future in Sustainable Development

This two-day residential programme is for anyone leading or wishing to lead on sustainable development within their Learning & Skills organisation, whether experienced or more recently appointed.

The programme aims to build your capability and confidence to be a leader, influencer and change agent, and to work across your organisation to embed sustainable development in all areas of activity. It provides ample opportunities for learning, sharing and networking, with sustainability leaders from within and outside the sector.

Benefits of attending

• A clear understanding of what sustainable development means, and what it means for your organisation
• A deeper understanding of your role as a sustainability champion, and how you can benefit your organisation
• The insights and experiences shared from some of the top sustainability practitioners in the learning and skills sector, focusing on the key sustainability areas of: Leadership & strategy Teaching & learning Sustainability in a small scale community college Estates, facilities, carbon & procurement
• An understanding of who you need to engage with, or continue to engage with, and how, to develop your organisation’s commitment and practice in sustainable development
• Awareness of information and support available within the learning and skills sector to assist you and your organisation in developing and implementing a sustainability strategy
• Tailor made action plans and strategies to develop your role, engage stakeholders, and increase your impact in your organisation
• A range of tools to take back and use with colleagues and students, to facilitate engagement with the sustainability agenda.

Improve your Institution's Capacity

To ensure your institution has the capacity and drive to embed sustainability, this event is ideal to get your colleagues up to speed on the issues of sustainability to really get your institution moving forward. Here are some testimonials from institutions that have sent several colleagues to previous events:

"The Leaders of the Future sustainability programme is one of the most stimulating courses I have been on [ever]. Following on, not only have we developed embedded lessons for learners but we have reviewed all our policies and procedures [and practices]. We have made savings and we are now much more in touch with our social responsibility. The trainers, colleagues and venue have led to peer relationships - overall an enlightning and highly recommended experience on which I am now placing further staff" - Neale Johnson, Doncaster GTA

“This year I have initiated a process to develop Sustainability Leaders in key areas of the college who will take responsibility for embedding sustainability into the curriculum and/or operations in each area. The Leaders of the Future programme is an ideal vehicle to build individuals’ capacity to drive change within their areas. Jane, who attended the November workshop, has already started implementing the plans put in place at the end of the 2-day event.” - Esin Esat, Bedford College

Comments from participants

“I gained access to more material and contacts and I also felt much more supported. I came away more energised to keep pushing the message across college."

"I now have a joined up thought process on implementing sustainability."

"My understanding [of sustainable development] was pretty good before the event, but now I've got more ideas and access to material to help others understand."

“I have a better understanding of the broader sustainability agenda, and renewed enthusiasm to go back to work and tackle big issues.”

“It reignited my passion to move the college forward on all aspects of sustainability.”

“Very impressed with the course and its delivery. The pace was just right.”

“It made me appreciate that small steps can make a difference.”

This programme is for anyone in the Learning & Skills sector - including sustainability champions and co-ordinators – who has responsibility for sustainable development within their organisation. It is suitable for people at all levels of experience and knowledge, from those who have significant experience to those who are just starting out in the role.

The programme is delivered for LSIS by the Environmental Association for Universities and Colleges (EAUC) and will take place on 22nd-23rd February 2012.

The two-day programme aims to build your capability and confidence to be a leader, influencer and change agent, and to work across your organisation to embed sustainable development in all areas of activity.

Past delegates have valued and greatly benefited from the mix of expert input and peer review and discussion, and left the course feeling empowered and confident to drive the agenda forward.

The course is priced at just £300 per person including all materials, meals, refreshments and overnight accommodation, and LSIS Accounts may be used to purchase places.

So if you think this course might be just right for you or for someone you know, take a look at the brochure and programme below or click here to register for a place.