Leadership Bites – Second helpings and Series 2
03/04/2025 -
Leadership Bites Series 1 has successfully completed, and the verdict is in!
Really good session – not too much talking at us, I liked breaking out into rooms and having discussions with others.
I enjoyed having the opportunity to chat with others in the breakout session and the session leads at the end.
Session was very informative, and the breakout rooms were useful.
Open space and calm. Good to listen and discuss with people’s thoughts.
Great to have a short bit of time to reflect and focus on leadership without taking too much time out of the day.
Loved the option at the end to stay on or have time for H&WB (health and wellbeing) so going to take 10 mins in the fresh air with the dogs – thank you!
Bitesize nature of webinar works really well – enough info to be useful and it’s reasonably easy to schedule in with other commitments.
This was an excellent session…even when you know these models, it’s important to regularly refresh your memory on the importance of practicing these skills.
These comments are directly from our evaluations and give a taste of what participants thought about our first Leadership Bites series.
We have built on this, and the feedback from our 2024/2025 enquiry exercise, to develop Series 2: Communication Skills for Leadership. Recognising that communication skills are core to all other aspects of leadership, we will explore 8 models, each helping us to think practically about a key element of communication to help you hone your skills and develop your confidence.
Leadership Bites is designed as an offer for those new, early stage or ‘slightly rusty’ leaders, and who would appreciate the opportunity for some leadership basics that are relevant regardless of sector, role or employing organisation. As we know, time and attention are scarce, so we have designed learning spaces to offer short, focused and connected learning that is relevant and useful. You can read our launch blog for a little background or our programme page for more details on how the events run. All links are at the foot of this page.
This year we are offering both Series 1, focusing on key leadership models, and Series 2, focusing on communication for leadership.
More details of the content in both series can be found on our programme page.
To help manage demand, and to cater for different preferences, we are offering two options for each series:
Individual sessions – only register for the individual sessions that appeal to you. This is the model we offered last year and is ideal if you prefer to choose sessions specific to your needs or interests.
Cohorted sessions – register once to attend all 8 sessions as part of a small consistent group. These will all run at the same time, on the same day of the month and you sign up, and commit to, the full set of dates in one registration. This will allow you to build on your learning, build relationships across the small group, and enjoy richer conversations as you get to know your cohort as the sessions progress. Once your registration is confirmed, we will send session invites for the full series, including an introduction session to meet your cohort and a short feedback and celebration session to conclude and celebrate the journey we will have taken together. Certificates available for those who would like them!
Both options will offer the same sessions – the only difference is the level of commitment and connection within the groups. All sessions still feature the Flexible Final 15 where you have the option to stay for the full hour and connect further or to take that time as a wellbeing action. Therefore, if you appreciate the break before your next meeting, clinic, visit or task, you can take this time. You will be able to record the full 60 mins of learning regardless, recognising that breaks are as important as the learning itself.
Whatever the appetite, all are welcome. This learning space is open, free to all, and set at the first stages of leadership. We have online sessions with smaller participant groups so that connection and conversation can be maximised to help you learn together.
Like to find out more? Contact hello@leadingtochange.scot
We’d like to thank Claire, Susan, Fiona, Michaela, David, Jenny and Sara for delivering and recording our Series 1 sessions.
If the session times and dates don’t work for you, there is a Leadership Bites Takeaway for each session available on our resources page. You can find out more using the buttons below.
