Friday Footnote # 124

Each week we share loads of content amongst Team ION and with our network. Content that inspires us, which we find helpful, or just makes us smile. We thought we would start sharing these insights every Friday. Welcome to Friday Footnote.

See you at the Swansea City Conference 2023 

As an ambassador of 4theregion, and proud supporter of everything they are striving to achieve, we are delighted to again be attending this years Swansea City Centre Conference & Exhibition, which takes place next Wednesday (29th March) at the Swansea Arena. This time however, things are a little different. Swansea University are the proud headline sponsors of this years event, so we will be joining colleagues and friends from the University in our own area.

Vice-Chancellor of Swansea University, Professor Paul Boyle, explains why Swansea University are delighted to be involved:

“We offer an array of expertise and support; from our cyber security activity, local heritage work and our Oriel Science outreach programme, to leadership courses for businesses and our partnerships within the City Region Deal. This annual event is a fantastic opportunity to forge relationships across sectors and we look forward to engaging with our local community and exploring how – together – we can support the future prosperity of our city, our region and its people.”

To find out more about Swansea Universities sponsorship of the event, visit the Swansea University website, and to find out more about the event itself, including registerting to attend, visit the 4theregion website.

Members of the ION team will be there throughout the day on stand 86, so why not come along and say hello. See you there. 

International Leadership Week 2023 

This week was International Leadership Week - a week about 'about uniting a global community of people who are passionate abour raiisng the standards of leadership practice for themselves and others. It is THE week of the year to fly the flag for great leadership, and ANYONE can get involved'.

We joined the conversation during the week, using the hashtag #ilw23, sharing content aroud the impact of our leadership programmes on both delegates and their businesses,  as well as blogs discussing Action Learning Sets (ALS) and Learning Organisations.  

Swansea University Humanities & Social Sciences Employability Awards

On Thursday night, Suzanne and Adam were invited to the Swansea University Faculty of Humanities & Social Sciences Employability Awards at the Swansea Arena. The event was a celebration of what the year in industry and internship students had achieved over the last 12 months. It was really interesting to speak to so many of the students and hear their success stories. Well done to everyone who won an award, and everyone who organised a great event. 

Inspiration

• Can you be a great leader without technical expertise? (Harvard Business Review) 
• 5 ways to show you can lead - even when you don't have a leadership role (TED) 
• Wales' freeports for Milford Haven-Port Talbot, Anglesey (BBC Wales)
• Innovation doesn't happen by accident (Paul Taylor)
• 'Managers are humans too': leaders left lonely by hybrid working (The Guardian)
• Swansea University continues to advance in QS world university rankings by subject (Swansea University)
• What employees want most in uncertain times (MIT Sloan Management Review)  

Become an extraordinary leader with ION 

For over 11 years we have supported leaders at all levels to become extraordinary leaders. Whether you are just starting your leadership journey, or want to freshen up your skills and learn how best to implement the latest thinking, strategies and best practice into your business, we are here to help. 

Get in touch with Adam on ionleadership@swansea.ac.uk to arrange a chat to find out how we can work with you to develop extraordinary leaders in your organisation.

#FridayFootnote will be taking a short break next week, but we will be back in a few weeks time.  

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