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 customers. If your business can show that it intends to sell outside Northern Ireland, is actively pursuing growth plans and will contribute to increasing productivity and innovation in Northern Ireland, you could become a customer with Invest NI.

The criteria for Invest NI customers is as follows:

  • actual turnover >= £250,000
  • actual external sales >= 25 per cent or £250,000 per annum
  • growth potential

Growth potential is defined by Invest NI as:

  • potential employment growth >= 20 per cent or >= 20 jobs within three years; or
  • potential external sales growth >=20 per cent or >= £500,000 within three years; or
  • potential increase in GVA / employee >= 20 per cent within three years
Additional information:

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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