Leader Programme
Summary:
Support for businesses to develop the leadership capability of key people through a range of flexible learning solutions. Support combines one to one and peer learning in addition to the latest leadership thinking from experts and guest speakers.
Eligibility criteria:
This support is available to Invest Northern Ireland clients, which are manufacturing and/or tradeable services businesses with the potential to both:
- achieve at least 25% of sales external to Northern Ireland (or at least £250,000 external sales, whichever is lower)
- employ at least ten staff, within five years
If you can demonstrate that your business meets these criteria, you may be eligible to apply to become an Invest NI client.
Additional information:
The programme is aimed at the overall leader of an SME, the managing director, CEO or owner-manager who can demonstrate:
- a clear strategic need and willingness to change
- commitment and time available
- turnover ideally greater than £1 million
- a history of profitable trading
- an existing robust business model
Participating businesses will:
- benefit from the advice of an experienced business mentor to assist in the development of a growth action plan
- gain an insight into your personal leadership style in your business through engaging with an executive coach
- engage in significant learning opportunities with other SME business leaders in group networking
Support organisation:
- Invest Northern Ireland
Phone:
0800 181 4422
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