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Our Skills Bootcamp for Future Leaders is designed to empower current and aspiring leaders to excel in senior management roles. We will provide cutting-edge training in leadership, strategic thinking, business management, and innovation.
The creative industries in the West of England is a thriving sector, employing talented professionals and contributing significantly to the region’s economy. As this dynamic sector continues to evolve, the demand for skilled leaders will be greater than ever to navigate the challenges of the modern creative landscape. By developing future leaders, we aim to ensure long-term resilience and success for organisations across the creative industries, helping them thrive in a competitive market and build sustainable futures.
If you want to play a leading role in the growth of your organisation, join us to unlock your leadership potential and make a lasting impact on your career and the creative sector.
See our programme brochure for more detail on the programme and session content.
Due to funding restrictions, all learners must meet the following criteria:
See our programme brochure
Our Skills bootcamp is structured through a mixture of live tutor led interactive sessions, lunchtime learner forum and self-study resources. Alongside this, learners will be supported by an industry mentor who has extensive experience of working in a senior leadership position within the creative industries and our Career Coach who will work with you to reflect on your personal career aspirations and help build a roadmap to achieving these.
Across the ten weeks you will explore topics including:
Empowering Creative Teams through Effective Leadership
Developing organisational resilience
Building a brand in the creative industries
Co-creating value in client-agency relationships
Written agreement: the importance of contracts
Networking and pitching skills
Sources of funding
Cultivating a creative and innovative organisational climate
Future developments in the creative industry
Take a personalised virtual tour of the Business Management facilities and experience what a typical day could look like here for you.
Application deadline: Monday 2 December 2024.
Live sessions will take place in-person at Frenchay Campus, Bristol from 09:30-13:30 on the following dates:
Lunchtime forum sessions will take place online (via Teams) from 12:30-14:00 on the following dates:
Alongside these sessions, learners will be required to undertake self-study activity and 1-2-1 career coaching sessions.
Bootcamp fees
This Skills Bootcamp is only open to individuals applying through their SME employer, If you are looking to apply as an independent learner, or through a large organisation employer, please complete our Expression of Interest form (How to Apply section below) to be notified of suitable dates.
All successful applicants will be funded 90% of the fee with their SME employer required to pay the remaining 10% contribution of £354.05.
Please complete our expression of interest form via the Apply Now button and one of the team will be in touch to progress your application.