The 42nd cohort of this highly successful ILM recognised programme starts on the 2nd April 2025 and bursaries of up to 15% are still available. Please select the following to download – Programme Brochure and Programme Application Form.
This highly successful ILM Recognised programme, introduced in 2007 in partnership with Chief Executives and the Local Government Association, develops practical strategic leadership skills immediately transferable to work.
Participants will be equipped to challenge future service provision and lead and deliver successful change using “hard skills” of commercial and strategic decision making and “soft skills” of influencing, persuading, inspiring high performance and building agile cross functional collaborative teams, as well as gaining practical tools and techniques for leading strategic and tactical change.
A proven programme that has demonstrated excellent payback. Over 500 local government senior managers have attended this programme in the last 15 years, delivered by the same experienced consultants with constantly updated content. Delivered in partnership with theLGA for 8 years.
15% to 10% bursaries available – apply early
Gain knowledge, skills and confidence to achieve your next role with ILM certification and membership.
Share wide range of ideas and best practice with delegates from authorities of all shapes and sizes across the UK
On par with leading MBA programmes, delivered by highly experienced KBA consultants
Access our online Change Leadership methodology and tools.
Online personal development planning and a 360 degree tool.
Develop practical strategic leadership skills immediately transferable to work.
Use tools and approaches for innovating and generating efficiency gains.
Time commitment to the programme suits busy senior managers.
Learn from Chief Executives from authorities across the UK.
Quality time for yourself to think and maximise the investment in the programme
The programme is aimed at high performing senior managers who aspire to be Strategic Leaders. Typically assistant directors, heads of service and aspiring heads of service who want to develop their strategic leadership capacity. Most importantly delegates must be motivated and opened minded to develop and learn new skills and techniques
The programme, recognised by the ILM at level 7 equivalent, consists of the following modules in 9 days, plus 6 self managed knowledge share action learning sessions across 9 months.
On completion participants will be ready to:
Blended learning including teaching of world class principles and concepts; group exercises using tools to apply learning to work. Use of MBTI® to increase self awareness and our innovative Headspace® and Real Time Learning® techniques to discover breakthrough insights. Knowledge Share groups will be established and provided with a clear structure to maximise the sessions.
Bursaries are available to cover 15% to 10% of the fees for appropriate candidates – early bookings will be given priority. The delegate fee, that includes all materials, tools, certification and day delegate venue costs is £5,865 (ex.VAT) plus a £110 ILM fee. With a 15% bursary is £4985.25 ex. VAT and plus a £110 ILM fee.
We make it our business to understand our clients thoroughly, to increase our knowledge constantly and to deliver exceptional value to our clients.
