Future Generations Leadership Academy

The Programme

The Academy curriculum is designed and delivered to develop the leadership potential of 21 individuals, and includes:

The Big Challenge

A process that will run throughout the entire 10-months where the cohort will work together to prioritise, problem solve and offer solutions to the big challenges facing Wales, through the lens of the 7 Well-being Goals: a prosperous Wales; a resilient Wales; a healthier Wales; a more equal Wales; a Wales of cohesive communities; a Wales of vibrant culture and thriving Welsh language; a globally responsible Wales and the five ways of working. Participants will collectively identify a challenge facing Wales now and in the future, and will work with experts to identify possible solutions.

One Young World

Participants will attend and take part in international conferences including One Young World Summit in London. These opportunities are designed to offer an international leadership perspective.

Workshops

A series of interactive and practical workshops that will focus on building the skills needed to lead for future generations. These include: Understanding Self & Others; Future Trends & Scenarios; and Mental Toughness.

Leadership in Action

A series of sessions to build knowledge and insight by learning from the expertise and experiences of current leaders practicing the 5 Ways of Working: Long-term, Prevention, Integration, Involvement, and Collaboration.

Reverse Mentoring

This innovative element of the Academy will see us turn the traditional mentoring process on its head. You will participate in mentoring training including a practical workshop in preparation for being matched with a current CEO in Wales who you will work with to explore organisational culture and workshop solutions to challenges faced by their organisation.

Organisational Raids

The cohort will be expected to provide constructive challenge and insight to a collection of public bodies. We anticipate this taking place at a Public Services Board.

Summer School & Leadership Retreat

These two residential opportunities will happen during the latter half of the 10-month programme. They will offer an opportunity for you to network with current and future leaders outside of the Academy and offer additional experiences for you to develop your skills, knowledge and confidence.

Graduation

This celebratory event will bring the pilot of the Future Generations Leadership Academy to a close in October 2020. This will be an opportunity to reflect on your experiences and to share your learning with the rest of the Academy team and external guests.

We will share the journey of our participants through blogs, social media, our newsletter and vlogs.

Expressions of Interest

Expressions of interest are now open for our 2021 programme. We are calling on organisations or individuals who are interested in becoming partners to contact us. Partners will be expected to pay a fee, and will receive a range of benefits. Please contact Jacob Ellis for further information: Jacob.ellis@futuregenerations.wales

Interest from potential partner organisations:

We welcome interest from organisations in Wales who would like to explore the opportunity to become an Academy partner. Please complete an Expression of Interest form and a member of our team will be in touch regarding the 2021 programme

Interest from prospective participants: 

We are welcoming early interest from prospective participants for our 2021 Leadership Academy: Please complete an Expression of Interest form and a member of our team will be in touch when applications open for the 2021 intake.