Diversifying Leadership - Leadership Development for BAME Staff

The Diversifying Leadership programme is designed to support early-career academics, professional services staff, lecturers, and senior lecturers from Black, Asian, and minority ethnic backgrounds who are taking their first steps into leadership roles.

It is specifically designed for those who are new to leadership positions in higher education or have encountered structural barriers to advancement within the sector.

As part of this programme, you will have the opportunity to explore concepts such as ‘authentic leadership’, allowing the self-identity of your own leadership style and role as a leader to emerge, as well considering your motivation and influences. You will be provided with a safe place in which to discuss issues relating to your experiences of working in HE, building your confidence, feeling empowered and expand your professional strengths.

For more detail on the programme content, visits Advance HE’s Diversifying Leadership webpage.

The programme comprises three one-day workshops, two facilitated action learning sets and access to online resources. There is a choice of dates and locations, with a combination of in person and online workshops. Travel costs for this are to be agreed and covered by your school or department budget.

Applications for Diversifying Leadership 2024 will be opening July 2024 and will be advertised on the Staff Portal.

If you have any questions in the meantime about Diversifying Leadership, the application process or other development opportunities, please get in touch with us at peopledevelopment@reading.ac.uk.