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2020/21 Accelerate Programme Brochure
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NLC Accelerate Programme Brochure
Contents
Foreword 4
About the National Leadership Centre 6
What is the National Leadership Centre Accelerate Programme? 7
Frequently Asked Questions 10
Terms and conditions 12
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NLC Accelerate Programme Brochure
The National Leadership Centre helps leaders develop the
skills, knowledge and networks required to address society’s
most complex strategic challenges.
Part of this collective challenge is In addition to my years in business
working to ensure that public service I have been lucky to enjoy the
leaders represent the citizens they contrasting perspective of working for
serve. As a development intervention a number of charities, regulators and
built to support high performing ethnic the NHS. Today I am honoured to serve
minority leaders from across public as Her Majesty’s Lord-Lieutenant of
services, the NLC Accelerate Programme Greater London – a role which permits
is a unique opportunity for you to me to observe life in our capital through
develop alongside your peers as you a very different lens. All of those
progress further in your careers. experiences have shown me that
public service lies at the very heart
Stephen Crookbain Through an intensive residential Sir Kenneth Olisa of British values.
Director, National Leadership Centre programme, supported by a series OBE, CStJ, FRSA, FBCS, FIoD
of webinars, networking events and I have also learned that irrespective
Since its establishment in 2018, sponsorship opportunities, the NLC As leaders committed to public of the sector, to be effective (and with
the National Leadership Centre (NLC) Accelerate Programme will provide service, our work has a direct and apologies to John Donne) no one is an
has been committed to supporting you with practical learning and advice ongoing impact on the lives of citizens island. No function is superior to the
the most senior leaders across public as you prepare to make the step up around the country. This privileged others, no organisation can operate
services with developing the skills, to Chief Executive level roles. position gives us the capability and in a vacuum, no leader has all of the
knowledge and networks required influence to make positive change answers. The power to deliver our
to address society’s most complex We are delighted that you are for our communities – to make the collective mission, efficiently and
challenges. Through our programmes, considering a place on the NLC UK an even better place to live and effectively, requires people from many
network, and research, the NLC Accelerate Programme, and I am work. Unfortunately, the challenges disciplines and lived experiences to
provides unique opportunities for excited about the many ways in faced by individuals and organisations combine their skills and resources
senior leaders to collaborate as part which the NLC can support you in have been materially amplified by the in ways which are holistic and
of a wider public sector system. your senior leadership journey, pandemic. But, on the positive side systems-based.
now and in the future. and as with any collective threat,
Being a public sector leader has never Covid-19 has highlighted the need The National Leadership Centre
been more complex, with our frontline for a collective response. Accelerate Programme is designed
public services facing immense to arm our most talented and high-
challenges and huge expectations, potential leaders with the space,
compounded by the considerable stimulus and support to help you to
impact of COVID-19. As we focus our develop your systems-based approach
attention on recovery, the solutions to leadership.
of today will no longer answer the
questions of tomorrow. A connected,
collaborative, systems-led approach
will be needed to tackle the challenges
we collectively face.
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About the National
Leadership Centre
The National Leadership Centre was The NLC aims to help senior leaders Our work has three strands: We define success as:
established in 2018, and works across work together to improve public
public services, extending its reach services and productivity, by supporting 1. Programme - professional • Demonstrably improving the quality
beyond the Civil Service to include increased collaboration and innovation programmes for public service of leadership of public services
senior leaders in local government, across the whole public sector system. leaders
health, education, police, military and The NLC has three core objectives: • Facilitating wider and more effective
others. Given this scope, the NLC also 2. Network - a professional hub for all collaboration between public
plays a coordinating and convening 1. Demonstrably improve the quality public service leaders, not just those service leaders
role across service-specific leadership of public service leadership; served by the programme, to
academies, including the Defence support communication between • Helping public service leaders to
Academy, NHS Leadership Academy 2. Facilitate effective collaboration leaders and subject matter experts become more resilient, more
and Civil Service Leadership Academy. between public service leaders, and; adaptive to change and more
3. Research - better understanding of innovative
The NLC is part of the new 3. Through research, improve the public service leadership and the
Government Skills and Curriculum understanding of public sector impact of the NLC. • Improving the understanding of
Unit. Its goal is to realise the Learning leadership and its relationship public sector leadership and its
Campus vision of a ‘core curriculum’, with social and economic wellbeing. relationship with social and
universal to specialist, entry level to economic well-being.
senior leader, defined with and The Centre’s Advisory Board is
through Departments, Professions, chaired by Dame Sara Thornton,
and Academies. The NLC programmes, the UK’s Independent Anti-Slavery
and contribution to the design and Commissioner. More information about
delivery of formal and informal training, the NLC can be found on our website:
will break down barriers between NationalLeadership.gov.uk
policy and operations, between
London and the rest of the country,
and between civil and public Service.
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What is the National Who our programme is for
Leadership Centre
Accelerate Programme?
We strongly believe that public service • Deputy Chief Executives of NHS
leaders should represent the people Trusts
they serve. This programme is exclusive
to leaders from ethnic minority groups. • Pro-Vice-Chancellors / Deputy Vice-
Chancellors of Universities
This programme is for high performing
The National Leadership Centre This programme offers the opportunity leaders at Deputy Chief Executive level • Deputy Chief Constables of Police
Accelerate Programme will bring to widen your network beyond the (and equivalent) from publicly funded Services
together high performing ethnic service you work within, as well as organisations delivering public
minority leaders from across public increase your visibility and your services, who are hoping to secure • Deputy Fire Officers of Fire and
services who are aiming to become experience of senior leadership events. senior leadership roles within the Rescue Services
senior leaders within their respective We will stretch you with stimulating next 3-5 years. This includes, but is
fields. The programme acts as a talent content and inspiring speakers which not exclusive to: • Directors across the Civil Service
pipeline into the flagship National will draw on your skill and experience as
Leadership Centre Programme. an effective leader. Themes that will be • Deputy Chief Executives of • Directors / Deputy Chief Executives
covered at the webinars and residential Ambulance Trusts of Arms Length Bodies
include:
• Deputy Chief Executives of Further • 1* and 2* Military Officers
• Approaches to leadership: authentic Education Colleges
leadership; systems leadership; For our first cohort and given the
inclusive leadership • Deputy Chief Executives of seniority of the cohort, we will take up
Multi-Academy Trusts to 20 delegates.
• Challenging assumptions and the
‘inner ring’ • Deputy/Assistant Chief Executives of
Local Authorities
• Storytelling and finding your
narrative as a leader
• Being ready for Chief Executive Sectoral Development
level leadership
Learning and development
• Preparing for executive recruitment tailored to your sector inc armed
forces, health and education.
to Director General and Chief
Executive level roles
Professional Development
Training and development
tailored to your professional
needs - such as PPM,
communications and finance.
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What is the time Sponsorship What is the cost How do I apply?
commitment? commitment?
As a delegate, the NLC will match Your leadership academy will have
This programme runs over 5 months you with a sponsor as part of the The National Leadership Centre covers received information about this
(November 2020 to April 2021) and will programme. Sponsorship can involve course costs, including food and programme at the start of October and
involve: spotlighting specific job and project accommodation for all residentials. will be able to discuss with you further.
opportunities for high-potential Delegates will be expected to claim If you are interested in participating,
• Online Launch event: 24th individuals so that they can learn back expenses (including travel) from please complete the application form
November and extend their skills from new their employers. The cost to the NLC of here: https://www.smartsurvey.
experiences. They will have a personal each place is approximately £5,000. co.uk/s/NLCAccelerate1/.
• 3 webinars: December, January, commitment to recognise and give
February visibility to you as an individual; this Participants are expected to attend The NLC will review applications
could involve increasing visibility of all residential sessions, opening and and decide on the final selection,
• NLC National Leadership Forum 2021 the work you do or by widening your closing events and the webinars. If in collaboration with Leadership
network of senior leaders. participants do not attend compulsory Academies, between 26th and 30th
• Intensive 5 day residential (in-person elements of the programme, we will October. Delegates will be assessed
subject to Covid-19 restrictions) Your sponsor will be a senior leader seek to recoup some or all of these on their answer to the smart survey
(CEO/Director General level or costs from employers. Please see question: Why would you like to be
• Optional access to wider NLC equivalent) who will be briefed on their our terms and conditions for further on the programme? (Please limit your
Network events for senior leaders role prior to being matched with you. information. answer to 150 words).
Sponsors will be asked to:
Ongoing throughout the programme: • be available to support participants I can’t spare the time this Who can I contact for more
in their career and provide exposure year, can I book a place on information?
• Reflective practice groups to opportunities and wider networks;
next year’s course?
• Leadership diagnostics & coaching • be an advocate for the individual If you would like more information
and offer opportunities to the We are currently inviting delegates for on the programme, please email the
• Sponsorship participant that they may not 2020-21. We will be setting out further Programme Team via
normally have access to; detail of our selection process for future NLCProgrammeEnquiries@
• Self-reflection resources years’ in due course, but a place this cabinetoffice.gov.uk
• look out for opportunities for the year does not guarantee a place on a
• Access to existing NLC leadership individual in areas that have future cohort
events, e.g. The National Leadership been discussed as developmental;
Forum 2021
• offer career advice, support and
provide constructive challenge to
help the individual to take on
unfamiliar tasks to support their
development.
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Terms and conditions
1. This agreement is between you and 6. Where the Participant has accepted • 50% of the Total Cost where such 12. In carrying out its obligations under
your organisation, and The Minister a place on the Course pursuant to cancellation takes place less than 6 this agreement, each party shall
for the Cabinet Office of 1 Horse clause 1, the Organisation but not more than one calendar undertake to comply with the Data
Guards Road, London, SW1A 2HQ is not entitled to postpone that month prior to the Start Date; or Protection Act 2018 (the “Act”)
acting on behalf of the Crown and Participant’s attendance on the including the GDPR regulations 2018
through the National Leadership Course. The NLC will undertake • 100% of the Total Cost where such as applicable, when processing the
Centre (the “NLC”). reasonable endeavours to facilitate cancellation takes place less than other party’s personal data as
any request to postpone the 1 calendar month prior to the defined in the Act. The NLC
2. The NLC shall invite individual Participant’s place but reserves Start Date. may share Participant’s personal
employees of the Organisation the right to deny this request. data with third party suppliers for
(the “Participant”) to attend a pilot 9. The Organisation shall pay £3500 if the purposes of arranging and
leadership development course 7. Where a Participant has accepted the Participant fails to attend the facilitating the Course.
(the “Course”). If the Participant a place on the Course, if a Participant Residential Event.
wishes to attend the Course, the needs to withdraw from the Course 13. The NLC reserves the right to cancel
Participant shall confirm their prior to the Start Date: 10. Payments due under clauses 8 and 9 the Course at its sole discretion.
intention to attend within 14 shall be made within 30 days of
calendar days of such an invitation. the Organisation shall, in a timely the NLC’s first request for payment. 14. This agreement and any dispute or
manner, propose a replacement The NLC shall have the right to claim (including non-contractual
3. The Course shall commence in participant who shall have a similar charge interest on late payments at disputes or claims) arising out of
November 2020 (the “Start Date”) level of experience and seniority 4% above the Bank of England’s or in connection with it or its
and shall consist of a pre-course as the Participant who accepted a base rate from time to time but subject matter or formation shall
assessment, webinars, residential place on the Course pursuant to at 4% per year for any period when be governed by and construed in
training days (a “Residential Training clause 2; and The NLC shall, at its that base rate is below 0%. accordance with the law of England
Day”), sponsorship and other ad sole discretion, accept or reject the 11. The Organisation and the Participant and Wales.
hoc events and sessions. proposed replacement participant; acknowledge that confidential
and Where the NLC rejects the information may be disclosed 15. Each party irrevocably agrees that
4. The NLC will cover the costs of proposed replacement participant, during the Course and at any and the courts of England and Wales
all learning, accommodation the Participant’s place shall be all times shall: shall have exclusive jurisdiction to
and sustenance during the cancelled and clause 8 shall apply. settle any dispute or claim
Course. This includes the cost of • keep any confidential information (including non-contractual disputes
speakers, facilitators, trainers 8. Where a Participant’s place on the secret and confidential; or claims) arising out of or in
and accommodation on a full Course is cancelled pursuant to connection with this agreement
board basis. clause 6, the Organisation shall pay: • not use or exploit the confidential or its subject matter or formation.
information in any way; and
5. The Organisation and/or the • none of the Total Cost where such
Participant shall cover the cost of cancellation takes place more than • not disclose the confidential
any additional accommodation 6 calendar months prior to the information except to the extent
required (i.e. dates before or after the Start Date; required by law or any order of any
Course), and any expenses incurred court of competent jurisdiction or
during the Course including but not any regulatory, judicial,
limited to travel and additional governmental or similar body
services such as room service. of competent jurisdiction.
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