The Top Management Programme TMP 8

Orientation Day Personal Introductions – ‘Get to know each other’ Ground Rules – ‘Agree how we’ll operate’ Programme Design and Content – ‘Explore what we’ve designed and what you want’ Action Learning – ‘The logistics’ Mentoring – ‘Benefits and practical support’ Diagnostics - ‘Insights to aid learning’ Workshop 1 - Outline

Introductions Objective: to introduce yourself to most of the other participants – informally! Search for something you have in common 2 minutes/round At end – introduce yourself and the most interesting fact/coincidence you have noted – 1 minute.

‘Ground Rules’ Objective: to agree a set of guidelines about how we will behave/operate both within the large group and also within the action learning groups.

Principles, design & content Overall aim ‘What we offer’ Framework Content – Current themes Discussion

Overall Aims To enhance the strategic leadership capabilities of experienced and successful HE managers To create a TMP network which over time will have an influential impact on the HE sector

TMP: ‘What We Offer’ It is not/not only about Operational management issues Acquiring management knowledge’ - an MBA Higher education – only ‘What and who you like’ Passive non –engagement It is about Strategic level leadership issues About ‘leadership learning’ Gaining an external view ‘Learning from others’ Positive engagement and action

TMP7 Overall Framework ‘Mentor(s)’ ‘Action Learning’ ‘360 degree’ feedback ‘Resources’ ‘Workshops and Visits’ Practical Application Evaluation Diagnostics

TMP8 Overall Framework Your Contribution

Build on your past experiences of MD HE Management & Leadership Programmes (national, regional and institutional) MBAs European Management Programme Topic-based seminars & skills training Mentoring, coaching & action learning 360 degree appraisal

Professional learning Develop a network for interaction and collaboration Improve strategic performance More Financial Analysis experience Appreciation of Governance inside and outside the University Learn how to manage change Improve and gain more effective leadership skills

Personal Learning Improve confidence in all situations & develop communication skills Achieve a work / life balance Build contacts & network – benchmark against other institutions Assess strengths & weaknesses & how they are perceived by others How to deal with difficult people How to motivate people Which career path should I take

Hopes Networking & learning from the experiences of others Stimulating programme Reflective opportunities in a relaxed and supportive atmosphere Improved leadership skills Understand implications of national and international policies Realise career potential

Fears Unable to contribute effectively or influence the discussion Group dynamics not working Feeling exposed, undermining confidence or too inward looking Not informative or challenging Unrealistic demands on time & activities Theoretical, not practical information

TMP8 Workshops and Visits ‘Workshops and Visits’ Practical Application Evaluation Diagnostics

Workshops Workshop 1: Strategy, Leadership, Change & Governance –Hartsfield Manor, Betchworth, Surrey –20 th – 24 th June Action Learning - 12 th July 360 Feedback and Coaching - 6 th or 7 th September Workshop 2: Trends in Government & Europe –Rubens Hotel, London and Bedford Hotel, Brussels –20 th - 23 rd September Action Learning – 18 th October Workshop 3: People, Profit and Partnerships – The Dalmahoy Hotel & Country Club, nr Edinburgh – 21 st – 25 th November

Action Learning Definition: ‘a group of peers, each seeking to bring about some change in the world, who meet regularly to discuss where they are each experiencing difficulty and then testing in action the ideas arising from that discussion’ (Reg Revans) Ground Rules – absolute and total confidentiality Based around a personal project –Something major –Substantive and stretching –Involves action to bring about change

TMP Conditions for Effective Learning Engage with all participants and speakers Contribute experience Build on ideas of others Identify and share knowledge, contacts and resources Challenge others - constructively Above all try and demonstrate –‘infinite courtesy and relentless good humour’

The Top Management Programme TMP 8