{"items":[{"id":"220","ordering":"163","state":"2","checked_out":"0","checked_out_time":"0000-00-00 00:00:00","created_by":"942","title":"Journey to Social Enterprise","location":"Cape Town","tutor":"Rachael Millson","intro":"This programme has been designed for leaders of Non-Profit Organisations who are at the stage of exploring the feasibility of income-generation ideas in order to enable them to transition towards social enterprise.","description":"<p>Journey to Social Enterprise will provide you with business start-up knowledge, tools and skills in order that you can create, develop and sustain your social enterprise. It will cover key areas of business development, which you can use to develop a Business Plan for your social enterprise.<\/p>\r\n<p>The programme will give you a framework for structuring new activity in your enterprise. It provides support at all stages of your business planning and leads to the completion of the Business Plan for your enterprise. It will challenge you to test the feasibility of your ideas against a realistic assessment of the market and give you practice and feedback on presenting your business proposition.&nbsp;<\/p>\r\n<h3>&nbsp;<\/h3>\r\n<h3><span style=\"color: #f7942f;\"><strong>On this programme you will:<\/strong><\/span><\/h3>\r\n<ul>\r\n<li>Define the values and purpose of a social enterprise to better understand where it sits in relation to the corporate and voluntary sector.<\/li>\r\n<li>Articulate the benefits to you and your beneficiaries of transitioning towards social enterprise<\/li>\r\n<li>Explore how to actively manage both a social and economic mission<\/li>\r\n<li>Assess the feasibility of your income generation ideas with respect to market opportunities<\/li>\r\n<li>Apply a range of business tools and skills to establish sustainable income streams for your social purpose<\/li>\r\n<li>Create a dynamic and workable business plan to support the development and growth of your social enterprise idea<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\r\n<h3><span style=\"color: #f7942f;\"><strong>Learners<\/strong><\/span><\/h3>\r\n<p>This programme has been designed for leaders of Non-Profit Organisations who are at the stage of exploring the feasibility of income-generation ideas in order to enable them to transition towards social enterprise.<\/p>","image":"images\/Art-Banner\/South_Africa\/Man_Thinking.jpg","price":"","start_date":"2015-10-20","end_date":"2015-11-10","display_date":"Past Programme","times":"9.30am - 4pm","duration":"6 days ","contact":"Rachael Millson","email":"southafrica@socialenterprise.academy","telephone":"+27 (0) 21 447 2556","booking_text":"Book Now","booking_url":"","pdf":"","disqus_commenting":"No","publish_up":"0000-00-00 00:00:00","publish_down":"0000-00-00 00:00:00","locname":"Cape Town","funders":"Strengthen Our Society","funders_logos":"images\/Brand-Logo\/Stengthen-Our-Society-for-web.jpg","type_ids":"2","colour":"alpha","url":"\/whats-on\/journey-to-social-enterprise-220"},{"id":"160","ordering":"1","state":"2","checked_out":"0","checked_out_time":"0000-00-00 00:00:00","created_by":"940","title":"Journey to Social Enterprise","location":"Johannesberg","tutor":"Rachael Millson","intro":"A programme that supports you to cultivate an entrepreneurial mindset and develop business models that both generate income and increase social impact.","description":"<p>Many non-profits in South Africa are looking for ways to generate income in order to decrease their reliance on donor funding and become more financially sustainable. Only in this way will they be able to achieve long-term social impact.&nbsp;<\/p>\r\n<p>At the same time, businesses are looking at how they can play a positive role in society by tackling the social and environmental challenges that exist in the communities they operate within.&nbsp;<\/p>\r\n<p>Social enterprise in an innovative model that can empower entrepreneurs and non-profit organisations, to design business solutions to social problems, enabling sustainable and systemic change to take place. Through a unique approach of peer-led learning and development, this programme will support you in your journey of developing a social enterprise, from start-up and financial development to growth and replication.<\/p>\r\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\r\n<h3>On this programme you will:<\/h3>\r\n<ul>\r\n<li>Deepen your understanding of social enterprise<\/li>\r\n<li>Apply a range of business tools and skills to establish sustainable income streams for your social purpose<\/li>\r\n<li>Create a dynamic and workable business plan to support the development and growth of your social enterprise idea<\/li>\r\n<li>Learn collaboratively with other organisations at a similar stage of development<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\r\n<h3>Learners<\/h3>\r\n<p>This programme is aimed at:<\/p>\r\n<ul>\r\n<li>Non-profit managers who are considering transitioning to increased income generation<\/li>\r\n<li>Entrepreneurs who want to find out more about the social enterprise movement and model<\/li>\r\n<li>Corporate businesses who are interested in how they can address social and environmental challenges via the model of social enterprise<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\r\n<h3>Modules<\/h3>\r\n<p><strong>Session 1 Understanding Social Enterprise<\/strong><\/p>\r\n<ul>\r\n<li>Social entrepreneurship, social change and the social enterprise model<\/li>\r\n<li>The case for change: the current reality of NPOs<\/li>\r\n<li>The journey to social enterprise<\/li>\r\n<li>Sharing South African and global case studies<\/li>\r\n<li>The centrality of the social\/environmental mission<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<p><strong>Session 2 Revenue Models <\/strong><\/p>\r\n<ul>\r\n<li>Revenue models within the social enterprise structure<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<p><strong>Session 3 Triple Bottom Line<\/strong><\/p>\r\n<ul>\r\n<li>Understanding Triple Bottom Line<\/li>\r\n<li>Achieving blended value<\/li>\r\n<li>Trade-offs to balance social and economic mission<\/li>\r\n<li>Ethical decision-making and the sustainability framework<\/li>\r\n<li>Session 4 Legal Structures<\/li>\r\n<li>Non-profit and for-profit legal structures<\/li>\r\n<li>Tax implications for PBOs<\/li>\r\n<li>Examining the case for a hybrid model<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<p><strong>Session 5 Transitioning towards Social Enterprise<\/strong><\/p>\r\n<ul>\r\n<li>Benefits to NPOs of transitioning towards social enterprise<\/li>\r\n<li>Barriers to overcome in the transition<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>","image":"images\/Art-Banner\/South_Africa\/Women_Talking.jpg","price":"TBA","start_date":"2015-09-07","end_date":"0000-00-00","display_date":"Past Programme","times":"10am - 4pm","duration":"TBA","contact":"Rachael Millson","email":"southafrica@socialenterprise.academy","telephone":"061 864 6799","booking_text":"Get in Touch","booking_url":"mailto:southafrica@socialenterprise.academy","pdf":"","disqus_commenting":"No","publish_up":"2015-09-06 17:39:00","publish_down":"0000-00-00 00:00:00","locname":"Johannesberg","funders":"Trialogue","funders_logos":"images\/Brand-Logo\/Trialogue.jpg","type_ids":"2","colour":"alpha","url":"\/whats-on\/journey-to-social-enterprise-160"},{"id":"79","ordering":"62","state":"2","checked_out":"0","checked_out_time":"0000-00-00 00:00:00","created_by":"940","title":"Crucial Conversations","location":"Inverurie","tutor":"Gill Dolphin","intro":"On this programme, you will develop the&nbsp;confidence to solve problems and step up to the&nbsp;leadership challenge of managing successful crucial&nbsp;conversations.","description":"<p>It is a discussion between two or more people&nbsp;where the stakes are high, opinions vary and&nbsp;emotions run strong.&nbsp;When you are in a situation like this there are three&nbsp;options: you could avoid it, you could face it and&nbsp;handle the discussion poorly, or you can face it and&nbsp;handle the discussion well.&nbsp;<\/p>\r\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\r\n<h3><span style=\"color: #008080;\"><strong>On this programme you will:&nbsp;<\/strong><\/span><\/h3>\r\n<ul>\r\n<li>Increase your awareness of your own style and&nbsp;behaviour under stress<\/li>\r\n<li>Be able to use a simple model for engaging in&nbsp;dialogue<\/li>\r\n<li>Understand the principles for structuring a safe&nbsp;environment for dialogue<\/li>\r\n<li>Practice skills for crucial conversations&nbsp;including listening and offering feedback<\/li>\r\n<li>Work on developing confidence to face a&nbsp;crucial conversation<\/li>\r\n<li>Apply what you learn to your own situation<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\r\n<h3><span style=\"color: #008080;\"><strong>Learners<\/strong><\/span><\/h3>\r\n<p>This programme is for staff and directors of third&nbsp;sector organisations, or those working with them,&nbsp;based in Aberdeenshire and Aberdeen city. Aimed at people interested in developing skills in crucial&nbsp;conversations, it is especially ideal for previous&nbsp;Academy learners who have completed leadership or&nbsp;personal development programmes and are interested in&nbsp;continuing their learning and development.<\/p>\r\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\r\n<h3><span style=\"color: #008080;\"><strong>Programme fee<\/strong><\/span><\/h3>\r\n<p>With the support of our partner organisations,&nbsp;North Alliance and Scottish Government, this&nbsp;programme is fully funded and available to&nbsp;learners at no cost.<\/p>","image":"images\/Art-Banner\/Group_Chatting_4.jpg","price":"No cost","start_date":"2015-08-25","end_date":"2015-08-25","display_date":"Past Programme","times":"10am - 4pm","duration":"1 day","contact":"Kate McArdle","email":"kate@socialenterprise.academy","telephone":"01463 238088","booking_text":"Join the Waiting List","booking_url":"http:\/\/www.socialenterprise.academy\/scot\/crucial-conversations-inverurie","pdf":"637ec31323283a898b318b88d9ec7cfb-Crucial-Conversations---Inverurie---August-2015.pdf","disqus_commenting":"No","publish_up":"0000-00-00 00:00:00","publish_down":"0000-00-00 00:00:00","locname":"Inverurie","funders":null,"funders_logos":null,"type_ids":"1","colour":"delta","url":"\/whats-on\/crucial-conversations-79"},{"id":"248","ordering":"191","state":"2","checked_out":"0","checked_out_time":"0000-00-00 00:00:00","created_by":"945","title":"Skill Up","location":"Inverness","tutor":"Gill Dolphin","intro":"This programme will support you in this journey by developing your understanding of the attitudes, skills and approach employers are looking for in future employees, and strengthening your confidence in your abilities.","description":"<p>When thinking about going into employment, it is important that you know what to expect.<\/p>\r\n<p>You will also have the opportunity to connect with various sector-based employers and apply your learning as you develop direct competency-based work experience and become \u2018work-ready\u2019.<\/p>\r\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\r\n<h3><span style=\"color: #f7942f;\">On this programme you will:<\/span><\/h3>\r\n<ul>\r\n<li>Develop self-awareness by identifying your own strengths and the contribution you can make to an organisation<\/li>\r\n<li>Gain confidence in your abilities and develop your self-esteem&nbsp;<\/li>\r\n<li>Explore the characteristics and mindset employers look for in future employees<\/li>\r\n<li>Complete a CV writing and interview skills workshop with mock interviews<\/li>\r\n<li>Take part in a speed-networking session where you\u2019ll meet various potential employers<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\r\n<h3><span style=\"color: #f7942f;\"><strong>Learners<\/strong><\/span><\/h3>\r\n<p>This programme is for young people with limited experience of the workplace who would like to learn more about what is expected of them in the working world. <br \/>It will also act as a tool to help you explore your employment, volunteering or apprenticeship options.<\/p>\r\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\r\n<h3>&nbsp;<\/h3>","image":"images\/Art-Banner\/Leadership_Exercise_Book_2.jpg","price":"Fully-Funded","start_date":"2015-07-30","end_date":"2016-01-28","display_date":"Past Programme","times":"10am - 4pm","duration":"8 days","contact":"Jess Kemp","email":"jessica@socialenterprise.academy","telephone":"0131 243 2696","booking_text":"Book Now","booking_url":"","pdf":"7dfc8a1ec509b95e29fc4eed905db5db-Skill-Up---Inverness---March-2016.pdf","disqus_commenting":"No","publish_up":"0000-00-00 00:00:00","publish_down":"0000-00-00 00:00:00","locname":"Inverness","funders":"Highland Highlife","funders_logos":"images\/Brand-Logo\/Highlife-Highland-forweb.jpg","type_ids":"4","colour":"beta","url":"\/whats-on\/skill-up-248"},{"id":"247","ordering":"190","state":"2","checked_out":"0","checked_out_time":"0000-00-00 00:00:00","created_by":"945","title":"Coaching Skills","location":"Edinburgh","tutor":"Anne Houston","intro":"This practical programme has been specifically designed to support Energy Saving Trust in developing a coaching culture, by investing in the skills of our managers.","description":"<p>Learning will be focussed on \u2018coaching\u2019 - an effective approach in motivating and stimulating development across all levels of staff and the organisation.<\/p>\r\n<h3><br \/><span style=\"color: #f7942f;\"><strong>The case for coaching<\/strong><\/span><\/h3>\r\n<p>Coaching skills, particularly listening and questioning techniques, increase the range of management and leadership behaviours within an organisational culture. <\/p>\r\n<p>Developing a coaching culture is therefore about much more than one-to-one coaching sessions, it is a leadership practice that can take organisations from good to great.<\/p>\r\n<p>Its method is rooted in integrating individuals and teams with organisational learning and change, to enhance performance in a dynamic way.<\/p>\r\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\r\n<h3><span style=\"color: #f7942f;\"><strong>On this programme you will:<\/strong><\/span><\/h3>\r\n<ul>\r\n<li>Build your confidence and competences for coaching and identify the contexts to effectively use this style <\/li>\r\n<li>Reflect on your individual approach and gain insight into your own motivations<\/li>\r\n<li>Develop new ways of tackling challenging issues<\/li>\r\n<li>Use insights to enhance your own coaching style and its effective use with colleagues<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>","image":"images\/Art-Banner\/Group_Chatting_7_2.jpg","price":"Fully-Funded","start_date":"2015-05-13","end_date":"2016-12-29","display_date":"Past Programme","times":"10am - 4pm","duration":"2 days","contact":"Marie Duguid","email":"marie@socialenterprise.academy","telephone":"0131 243 2697","booking_text":"Book Now","booking_url":"","pdf":"430d7af9197cc8c48be8b65520de4926-EST---Coaching-Skills---March-2016.pdf","disqus_commenting":"No","publish_up":"0000-00-00 00:00:00","publish_down":"0000-00-00 00:00:00","locname":"Edinburgh","funders":"Energy Saving Trust","funders_logos":"images\/Brand-Logo\/Energy_Saving_Trust_Logo_Brown_RGB_30mm-forweb.jpg","type_ids":"4","colour":"beta","url":"\/whats-on\/coaching-skills-247"},{"id":"57","ordering":"42","state":"2","checked_out":"0","checked_out_time":"0000-00-00 00:00:00","created_by":"940","title":"Award in Leadership in Gaelic","location":"Isle of Skye","tutor":"Anne Martin","intro":"On this programme, you will gain invaluable insight into what it takes to be an effective leader and explore the qualities of vision, inspiration, and empowering the commitment of others in the context of these challenges.","description":"<p>The current education context is one of rapid change and development for the Gaelic sector. The pressures on Gaelic medium\/language education particularly, to raise standards and sustain improvement is a real challenge that is unlikely to recede in the coming years.<\/p>\r\n<p>The wider Gaelic sector faces opportunities to work together for the benefit of the sector.<\/p>\r\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\r\n<h4><span style=\"color: #f7942f;\"><strong>This programme will support you to:<\/strong><\/span><\/h4>\r\n<ul>\r\n<li>Reflect on your role and identify your key strengths and areas for growth<\/li>\r\n<li>Develop your leadership in the context of challenges your may face, e.g. responding to the growing demand for Gaelic learning, and working collaboratively with others in the sector<\/li>\r\n<li>Gain clarity on setting direction for your work and developing confidence in communicating change.<\/li>\r\n<li>Gain confidence in your abilities as a leader<\/li>\r\n<li>Learn to use participatory techniques and other skills to improve your ability to engage in partnership working<\/li>\r\n<li>Gain a nationally recognised qualification from the Institute of Leadership and Management (ILM)<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\r\n<h4><span style=\"color: #f7942f;\"><strong>Learners<\/strong><\/span><\/h4>\r\n<p>This programme is for teachers and other educational professionals who would like to gain confidence in their ability to be an effective, progressive, and self-aware leader, potentially progressing their careers into headteacher or principal roles.<\/p>\r\n<p>It will be delivered in a Gaelic medium with learning materials provided in both Gaelic and English.<\/p>\r\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\r\n<h4><span style=\"color: #f7942f;\"><strong>Programme Timings<\/strong><\/span><\/h4>\r\n<p>Please take note that timings for this programme vary on each date (see below). Dinner and B&amp;B accommodation will be available to learners for nights of May 7 and June 18.<\/p>\r\n<ul>\r\n<li>May 7 &nbsp; &nbsp; | &nbsp;11am - 6pm<\/li>\r\n<li>May 8 &nbsp; &nbsp; | &nbsp;9am - 2pm<\/li>\r\n<li>June 18 &nbsp;| &nbsp;11am - 6pm<\/li>\r\n<li>June 19 &nbsp;| &nbsp;9am - 2pm&nbsp;<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\r\n<h4><span style=\"color: #f7942f;\"><strong>Accreditation<\/strong><\/span><\/h4>\r\n<p>This programme leads to an ILM Award in Leadership (SCQF Level 9) qualification, this assessment may be submitted in Gaelic or English.<\/p>\r\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\r\n<h4><span style=\"color: #f7942f;\"><strong>Programme Fee<\/strong><\/span><\/h4>\r\n<p>With the support of our partner organisation, Education Scotland, we are offering this programme at a<strong> highly subsidised cost of \u00a3695 per learner<\/strong>.<\/p>\r\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\r\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\r\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>","image":"images\/Art-Banner\/Working_Together_3.jpg","price":"\u00a3695 per learner ","start_date":"2015-05-07","end_date":"2015-06-19","display_date":"Past Programme","times":"11am - 6pm \/ 9am - 2pm","duration":"4 days","contact":"Kate McArdle","email":"kate@socialenterprise.academy","telephone":"01463 238 088","booking_text":"Book Now","booking_url":"https:\/\/adobeformscentral.com\/?f=uNrsdtAeEMZVB48qIseGxQ","pdf":"7dab5ca721293dca47b425838e5f16e9-Award-in-Leadership-in-Gaelic---March-2015--Education-Scotland-.pdf","disqus_commenting":"No","publish_up":"0000-00-00 00:00:00","publish_down":"0000-00-00 00:00:00","locname":"Isle of Skye","funders":"Education Scotland","funders_logos":"images\/Brand-Logo\/Education-Scotland.jpg","type_ids":"1","colour":"delta","url":"\/whats-on\/award-in-leadership-in-gaelic-57"},{"id":"47","ordering":"32","state":"2","checked_out":"0","checked_out_time":"0000-00-00 00:00:00","created_by":"940","title":"Developing Smart Sustainability","location":"Edinburgh","tutor":"Jay Lamb","intro":"This intensive business planning programme is an opportunity for museums and galleries across Scotland to develop and grow successful projects and sustainable organisations.","description":"<p>It is a practical programme where you will use the time to enhance your core business knowledge and learn about tools and skills to help you to develop and sustain a thriving museum with a real impact in communities.<\/p>\r\n<h3>&nbsp;<\/h3>\r\n<h3><span style=\"color: #f7942f;\"><strong>During this programme you will:<\/strong><\/span><\/h3>\r\n<ul>\r\n<li>Deepen understanding of key concepts involved in leading a successful and sustainable museum<\/li>\r\n<li>Strengthen your core knowledge of business development tools and leadership abilities for effective strategies in sustainable development<\/li>\r\n<li>Create a dynamic and workable plan to help you action your organisations' growth<\/li>\r\n<li>Learn collaboratively with other museums at similar stages of development<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\r\n<h3><span style=\"color: #f7942f;\"><strong>Learners<\/strong><\/span><\/h3>\r\n<p>This programme is designed for individuals within museums who are keen to learn new skills and passionate about creating and developing a new\/existing idea to increase the impact of their organisation.<br \/>Learners will be interested in developing alternative income strategies to achieve self-sustainability, growth within the sector and impact within their community.<\/p>\r\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\r\n<h3><span style=\"color: #f7942f;\"><strong>Price<\/strong><\/span><\/h3>\r\n<p>With the support of Museums Galleries Scotland and Scottish Government, this programme is part funded. We are, therefore, able to offer this programme at a&nbsp;<strong>highly subsidised price of \u00a3150.&nbsp;<\/strong>Should travel prove prohibitive to attendance a bursary from Museums Galleries Scotland may be considered.<\/p>","image":"images\/Art-Banner\/Group_Chatting_7_New.jpg","price":"\u00a3150 (Part Funded)","start_date":"2015-02-11","end_date":"2015-04-16","display_date":"Past Programme","times":"10am - 4pm","duration":"5 days","contact":"Wendy West ","email":"wendyw@museumgalleriesscotland.org.uk","telephone":"0131 550 4131","booking_text":"Book Now","booking_url":"https:\/\/adobeformscentral.com\/?f=Fpv88gEs9D%2Am0m0Cjko5UQ","pdf":"cb3e9c098c75b1ba428e663cf652bb60-MGS---Developing-Smart-Sustainability---Feb-2015---Final.pdf","disqus_commenting":"No","publish_up":"0000-00-00 00:00:00","publish_down":"0000-00-00 00:00:00","locname":"Edinburgh","funders":"Museums Galleries Scotland","funders_logos":"images\/Brand-Logo\/MGS.jpg","type_ids":"2","colour":"alpha","url":"\/whats-on\/developing-smart-sustainability-47"},{"id":"11","ordering":"17","state":"2","checked_out":"0","checked_out_time":"0000-00-00 00:00:00","created_by":"940","title":"Developing Sustainable Sports Clubs","location":"Glasgow","tutor":"Roy Clunie","intro":"This intensive business planning programme is an opportunity for sports clubs and sports organisations across Glasgow, as a legacy of the 2014 Commonwealth Games, to develop and grow successful and sustainable businesses.&nbsp;","description":"<p><span style=\"color: #f7942f;\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\">It is a practical programme where you will use the time to enhance your core business knowledge and learn about tools and skills to help you to develop and sustain a thriving sports club having real impact in communities.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\r\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\r\n<h3><span style=\"color: #f7942f;\"><strong>On this programme you will:<\/strong><\/span><\/h3>\r\n<ul>\r\n<li>Deepen understanding of key concepts involved in leading a successful sports club<\/li>\r\n<li>Strengthen your core knowledge of business development tools and leadership abilities for effective strategies in sustainable development<\/li>\r\n<li>Create a dynamic and workable business plan to help you action your organisations' growth<\/li>\r\n<li>Learn collaboratively with sports clubs at similar stages of development<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\r\n<h3><span style=\"color: #f7942f;\"><strong>Learners<\/strong><\/span><\/h3>\r\n<p>This programme is designed for key individuals running sports clubs across Glasgow and supported by development officers working for Glasgow Sport.&nbsp;Learners will be interested in developing alternative income strategies to achieve self-sustainability and growth within the sector.<\/p>\r\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\r\n<h3><span style=\"color: #f7942f;\"><strong>Fully Funded<\/strong><\/span><\/h3>\r\n<p>With the support of Glasgow Sport and Scottish Government, this programme is fully funded, and available to learners at no cost.<\/p>","image":"images\/Evt-Banner\/Glasgow_Sport.jpg","price":"No Cost","start_date":"2015-01-17","end_date":"2015-03-29","display_date":"Past Programme","times":"10am - 4pm","duration":"6 days","contact":"Gordon Jamieson","email":"gordon@theacademy-ssea.org","telephone":"0131 243 2675","booking_text":"Book Now","booking_url":"https:\/\/adobeformscentral.com\/?f=yX6pHLzxVlUE3BZdJZ9stQ","pdf":"cb5497209f25dc3b42ae60f16ea63c6e-Glasgow-Sport---Developing-Sustainable-Sport-Clubs---January-2015.pdf","disqus_commenting":"No","publish_up":"0000-00-00 00:00:00","publish_down":"0000-00-00 00:00:00","locname":"Glasgow","funders":"Glasgow Sport","funders_logos":"images\/Brand-Logo\/Glasgow_Sport.png","type_ids":"2","colour":"alpha","url":"\/whats-on\/developing-sustainable-sports-clubs-11"},{"id":"8","ordering":"20","state":"2","checked_out":"0","checked_out_time":"0000-00-00 00:00:00","created_by":"940","title":"Entrepreneurial Leadership through Cross-Sector Collaboration","location":"Glasgow","tutor":"Martin Stepek","intro":"The Scottish Family Business Association (SFBA) and the Academy have designed an opportunity for those entrepreneurs to learn with peers and share experiences between the social enterprise and family business worlds.&nbsp;","description":"<p>Small and medium sized enterprises account for 99% of all businesses in Scotland. This is where entrepreneurs and social entrepreneurs are found.&nbsp;Join the programme to explore challenges and share strategies for increased profitability, viability, impact and successful succession.<\/p>\r\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\r\n<h3><span style=\"color: #14938a;\"><strong>On this programme you will:<\/strong><\/span><\/h3>\r\n<ul>\r\n<li>Explore current challenges and opportunities in social enterprise and family business leadership<\/li>\r\n<li>Connect with high profile practitioners in both sectors<\/li>\r\n<li>Gain insight and knowledge from dynamic speakers across sectors<\/li>\r\n<li>Use cross-sector learning to create&nbsp;shared strategies for local economic growth and community resilience<\/li>\r\n<li>Improve your sustainability, profitability, governance and succession with support through peer learning<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\r\n<h3><span style=\"color: #14938a;\"><strong>Learners<\/strong><\/span><\/h3>\r\n<p>There are 18 places available for social entrepreneurs and family business leaders in Scotland, including local business champions whose mindset reflects community-oriented values.<\/p>\r\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\r\n<h3><span style=\"color: #14938a;\"><strong>Cost &amp; Accreditation<\/strong><\/span><\/h3>\r\n<p>With support of the Scottish Government this opportunity is fully funded for social entrepreneurs and family business leaders. We only ask that you commit to all six days of the programme. Without subsidy the programme fee is circa \u00a31,200 per person.<\/p>\r\n<p>The programme is accredited by the Institute of Leadership and Management. You can register for an ILM Award in Leadership (SCQF Level 9) for an additional \u00a391.<\/p>","image":"images\/Art-Banner\/Group_of_3_Chatting_2.jpg","price":"No Cost","start_date":"2015-01-15","end_date":"2015-03-20","display_date":"Past Programme","times":"10am - 4pm","duration":"6 days","contact":"Gordon Jamieson","email":"gordon@theacademy-ssea.org","telephone":"0131 243 2675","booking_text":"Apply Now","booking_url":"https:\/\/adobeformscentral.com\/?f=N9CI1Bx1ZjkQaukpJ4%2A-8A","pdf":"","disqus_commenting":"No","publish_up":"0000-00-00 00:00:00","publish_down":"0000-00-00 00:00:00","locname":"Glasgow","funders":"Scottish Family Business Association","funders_logos":"images\/Brand-Logo\/SFBA.png","type_ids":"1","colour":"delta","url":"\/whats-on\/entrepreneurial-leadership-through-cross-sector-collaboration-8"},{"id":"70","ordering":"52","state":"2","checked_out":"0","checked_out_time":"0000-00-00 00:00:00","created_by":"940","title":"Leading Edge 2015","location":"Edinburgh","tutor":"Joette Thomas","intro":"Designed to build your leadership skills in line with the unique issues and challenges facing chief executives in the third sector, Leading Edge supports you as you deal with a range of staff, client and stakeholder expectations.","description":"<p>In the last 7 years, over 100 chief executives have experienced this transformational leadership programme; sharing experiences through peer learning and taking time out to reflect and plan for the future.<\/p>\r\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\r\n<h4><span style=\"color: #14938a;\"><strong>During this programme you will:<\/strong><\/span><\/h4>\r\n<ul>\r\n<li>Share and reflect with peers on the challenges and opportunities of leadership<\/li>\r\n<li>Deepen your understanding of leadership theories and apply them to your live issues through action learning<\/li>\r\n<li>Receive an ILM Certificate in Leadership option - equivalent to a degree-level qualification<\/li>\r\n<li>Gain a free one-year membership to ACOSVO<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\r\n<h4><strong style=\"color: #14938a; font-size: 1em;\">Programme Partnership<\/strong><\/h4>\r\n<p>We are delivering this programme in partnership with ACOSVO, a unique forum for chief officers in the third sector in Scotland, promoting excellence in leadership and management.<\/p>\r\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\r\n<h4><span style=\"color: #14938a;\"><strong>Your Programme<\/strong><\/span><\/h4>\r\n<table border=\"0\" style=\"height: 253px; width: 632px;\">\r\n<tbody>\r\n<tr>\r\n<td><strong><span style=\"font-size: 8pt;\"><span style=\"color: #14938a;\">Module 1<\/span> &nbsp;| &nbsp;8 &amp; 9 September<\/span><\/strong><\/td>\r\n<td><span style=\"font-size: 8pt;\">Introduction the Leadership Journey<\/span><\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n<tr>\r\n<td><strong><span style=\"font-size: 8pt;\"><span style=\"color: #14938a;\">Module 2<\/span> &nbsp;| &nbsp;13 &amp; 14 October<\/span><\/strong><\/td>\r\n<td><span style=\"font-size: 8pt;\">The Leadership Role<\/span><\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n<tr>\r\n<td><strong><span style=\"font-size: 8pt;\"><span style=\"color: #14938a;\">Module 3<\/span> &nbsp;| &nbsp;17 &amp; 18 November<\/span><\/strong><\/td>\r\n<td><span style=\"font-size: 8pt;\">Emotional Intelligence &amp; Self Leadership<\/span><\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n<tr>\r\n<td><strong><span style=\"font-size: 8pt;\"><span style=\"color: #14938a;\">Module 4<\/span> &nbsp;| &nbsp;20 &amp; 21 January&nbsp;<\/span><\/strong><\/td>\r\n<td><span style=\"font-size: 8pt;\">Setting &amp; Communicating Direction<\/span><\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n<tr>\r\n<td><strong><span style=\"font-size: 8pt;\"><span style=\"color: #14938a;\">Module 5<\/span> &nbsp;| &nbsp;24 &amp; 25 February<\/span><\/strong><\/td>\r\n<td><span style=\"font-size: 8pt;\">Winning &amp; Maintaining Commitment<\/span><\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n<tr>\r\n<td><strong><span style=\"font-size: 8pt;\"><span style=\"color: #14938a;\">Module 6<\/span> &nbsp;| &nbsp;22 &amp; 23 March<\/span><\/strong><\/td>\r\n<td><span style=\"font-size: 8pt;\">Reflecting on the Leadership Journey &amp; Action<\/span><\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n<\/tbody>\r\n<\/table>\r\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\r\n<h4><span style=\"color: #14938a;\"><strong>Programme Fees<\/strong><\/span><\/h4>\r\n<p>Fees are determined by organisation turnover and range from <strong>\u00a3500 to \u00a31500 including free ACOSVO membership<\/strong>. Payment can be spread over the period of your studies and additional funding may be available.&nbsp;<\/p>\r\n<p>Support with fees may be available to you through the Funding for Skills initiative, please see <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ourskillsforce.co.uk\/funding-for-skills\/flexible-training-opportunities\/\">Skills Development Scotland website<\/a><\/strong> for more information.<\/p>\r\n<p>(loadposition gp-video-test} &nbsp;<\/p>","image":"images\/Art-Banner\/Group_of_3_Smiling_3.jpg","price":"\u00a3500 to \u00a31500 (inc. ACOSVO membership)","start_date":"0000-00-00","end_date":"0000-00-00","display_date":"Past Programme","times":"10am - 4pm","duration":"12 days","contact":"Gordon Jamieson","email":"gordon@socialenterprise.academy","telephone":"0131 243 2675","booking_text":"Book Now","booking_url":"http:\/\/www.socialenterprise.academy\/scot\/leading-edge-edinburgh","pdf":"61ecda82b2005998b4056bdcfc21f1b5-Leading-Edge-2015-16.pdf","disqus_commenting":"No","publish_up":"0000-00-00 00:00:00","publish_down":"0000-00-00 00:00:00","locname":"Edinburgh","funders":"ACOSVO","funders_logos":"images\/Brand-Logo\/ACOSVO.jpg","type_ids":"1","colour":"delta","url":"\/whats-on\/leading-edge-2015-70"},{"id":"161","ordering":"14","state":"2","checked_out":"0","checked_out_time":"0000-00-00 00:00:00","created_by":"940","title":"Measuring Social Impact","location":"Cape Town","tutor":"Rachael Millson","intro":"This one-day learning programme provides an accessible overview of social impact measurement, allowing you to identify an approach most suitable for your organisation and its work.","description":"<p>At the heart of any social enterprise or non-profit organisation is its social impact - the change it strives to make. By learning to measure the impact it is making, an organisation can prove to its clients, funders and other stakeholders the value it is adding to society. It is also the first step to understanding what changes an organisation needs to make, to achieve even greater impact.<\/p>\r\n<p>Social impact measurement may seem like a complex process. However, once you have grasped the terminology and the basic principles, the process quickly becomes clear.&nbsp;<\/p>\r\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\r\n<h3><span style=\"color: #a01d53;\"><strong>On this programme you will:<\/strong><\/span><\/h3>\r\n<ul>\r\n<li>Discover the benefits of proving the impact of your organisation<\/li>\r\n<li>Understand the Theory of Change model from activities to impact, and apply this process to one of your programmes<\/li>\r\n<li>Gain clarity on the process of measuring impact and key concepts involved in its evaluation<\/li>\r\n<li>Discover recent developments and methodologies<\/li>\r\n<li>Compare and contrast a number of different approaches to measuring social impact<\/li>\r\n<li>Identify the best approach and next steps for your organisation<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\r\n<h3><span style=\"color: #a01d53;\"><strong>Learners<\/strong><\/span><\/h3>\r\n<p>This programme is for individuals and organisations interested in proving and improving the value of their work to society.<\/p>\r\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\r\n<h3><span style=\"color: #a01d53;\"><strong>Spring Taster Programmes | Oct - Nov 2015<\/strong><\/span><\/h3>\r\n<p>This programme is also part of our Spring Taster Programmes designed for you to experience Social Enterprise Academy's unique peer-led learning approach.&nbsp;<\/p>\r\n<p>Discounts will be available to individuals interested in booking to attend all 3 Spring Taster Programmes<\/p>\r\n<ul>\r\n<li><strong>Introducing Social Enterprise | 28 October 2015<\/strong><\/li>\r\n<li><strong>Leadership for Social Change | 19 November 2015<\/strong><\/li>\r\n<li><strong>Measuring Social Impact | 26 November 2015<\/strong><\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>","image":"images\/Art-Banner\/South_Africa\/group-thinking.jpg","price":"R550 pp","start_date":"0000-00-00","end_date":"0000-00-00","display_date":"Past Programme","times":"10am - 4pm","duration":"1 day","contact":"Rachael Millson","email":"southafrica@socialenterprise.academy","telephone":"061 864 6799 ","booking_text":"Book Now","booking_url":"http:\/\/www.socialenterprise.academy\/za\/spring-taster-programmes-cape-town","pdf":"0cbd24c7123c203bf23d35dbbfbe7089-Measuring-Social-Impact---Pinelands-2015.pdf","disqus_commenting":"No","publish_up":"2015-09-06 18:29:03","publish_down":"0000-00-00 00:00:00","locname":"Cape Town","funders":null,"funders_logos":null,"type_ids":"3","colour":"gamma","url":"\/whats-on\/measuring-social-impact-161"},{"id":"163","ordering":"12","state":"2","checked_out":"0","checked_out_time":"0000-00-00 00:00:00","created_by":"940","title":"Leadership for Social Change","location":"Cape Town","tutor":"Rachael Millson","intro":"This one-day programme is an opportunity to explore your leadership styles and qualities when working for social enterprise.","description":"<p>This one-day programme is an opportunity for you to explore key leadership styles and qualities that are effective when working for social purpose, within the context of you own situation.<\/p>\r\n<p>It will introduce you to the concepts covered in-depth in our longer accredited leadership programmes.&nbsp;<\/p>\r\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\r\n<h3><span style=\"color: #14938a;\"><strong>On this programme you will:<\/strong><\/span><\/h3>\r\n<ul>\r\n<li>Identify leadership qualities for purpose-driven leaders<\/li>\r\n<li>Assess your current style of leadership and how it has an impact on those around you<\/li>\r\n<li>Take a strengths-based approach to personal leadership development<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\r\n<h3><span style=\"color: #14938a;\"><strong>Spring Taster Programmes | Oct - Nov 2015<\/strong><\/span><\/h3>\r\n<p>This programme is also part of our Spring Taster Programmes designed for you to experience Social Enterprise Academy's unique peer-led learning approach.&nbsp;<\/p>\r\n<p>Discounts will be available to individuals interested in booking to attend all 3 Spring Taster Programmes<\/p>\r\n<ul>\r\n<li><strong>Introducing Social Enterprise | 28 October 2015<\/strong><\/li>\r\n<li><strong>Leadership for Social Change | 19 November 2015<\/strong><\/li>\r\n<li><strong>Measuring Social Impact | 26 November 2015<\/strong><\/li>\r\n<\/ul>","image":"images\/Art-Banner\/South_Africa\/IMG_3312.jpg","price":"R550 pp","start_date":"0000-00-00","end_date":"0000-00-00","display_date":"Past Programme","times":"10am - 4pm","duration":"1 day","contact":"Rachael Millson","email":"southafrica@socialenterprise.academy","telephone":"61 864 6799","booking_text":"Book Now","booking_url":"http:\/\/www.socialenterprise.academy\/za\/spring-taster-programmes-cape-town","pdf":"94886dd2c6e25e549ea53468edac93d6-Spring-Taster-Programmes---Promo-Leaflet.pdf","disqus_commenting":"No","publish_up":"2015-09-06 20:19:46","publish_down":"2019-12-27 11:44:25","locname":"Cape Town","funders":null,"funders_logos":null,"type_ids":"1","colour":"delta","url":"\/whats-on\/leadership-for-social-change-163"}],"next":false}