20 March 2025

Congratulations to our Leadership Development cohort

Congratulations to the second cohort who successfully completed our Leadership Development Programme last week.


Over the past 12 months, they’ve invested time in self-reflection – holding up the mirror to explore the kind of leader they are and aspire to be.


Using Insights as a foundation, they’ve deepened their understanding of themselves and others whilst also tackling the challenges of change, the theory behind it and how to manage it effectively.


One part of the programme saw colleagues working in small groups to develop an initiative to make us better tomorrow than we are today. They presented those ideas to members of the Board and some of those ideas are now being worked up and being incorporated into our ways of working.


Paula Baleson, our Social Value Manager, took part in the programme and said:

A very worthwhile and valuable programme. I'm grateful for the opportunity, with a bonus being having the chance to get to know and work a little closer to colleagues from across our regions. Thank you to Neil, Melissa, and Chris for a superbly curated series of modules designed to inspire and challenge, and to Mark, Fraser and Mike for their feedback on our final presentations.

Paula Baleson, Social Value Manager

Our Leadership Development programme equips people to hold senior positions in the immediate and mid-term future, ensuring that we continue to grow and succeed together. We recognise and promote talent from within, creating opportunities within the business.

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