Friday Footnote # 129

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.

More celebrations with our latest graduates

Yesterday we celebrated with our latest group of graduates from our ILM Level 3 New Leaders programme. Their final day took place at beautiful The Lighthouse in Mumbles. The views were absolutely incredible. 

Delegates from companies including Miles Hire, DWJ Wealth Management, Oil4Wales, Ever Nimble ,and Kearns Solicitors (amongst many others!) joined us for for a day of learning and laughter.

The morning was all about reflection - reflecting what they have learned about themselves and each other, and what they have done differently in their business.

The afternoon was all about celebration. Guests of the delegates joined everyone for a lovely lunch (the sweet potato fries were incredible!) and the graduation ceremony. A fantastic day all around. 

Well done to Shelly from our Swansea team for leading the cohort. 

Networking with Confidence

On Tuesday this week we were delighted to run a 'Networking with Confidence' session as part of the Swansea University Postgraduate Research Festival. Leadership development specialist Jane Baker led an engaging interactive session with nearly 20 delegates, running them through a number of activities to improve their communication skills, increase their confidence as networkers, and develop their accelerator speeches.

It was brilliant to hear the delegates share their beliefs about networking, think about reframing their fears, and start to understand how to introduce themselves and their research. 

A great session with a fantastic group. Huge thanks to Sally and Teresa from the PGR team for the invitation.  

Understanding leadership styles with Tokio Marine 

On Wednesday we were at the Swansea University School of Management for our latest leadership masterclass with team leaders from Tokio Marine HCC. In this weeks session, led by Suzanne, the delegates covered:

• leadership styles
• identified their own leadership style and its impact on others
• emotional intelligence and how it influences their leadership
• started to produce a leadership development plan
• started thinking about their first assignment

Another brilliant session, we are absolutely loving working with this fantastic bunch. We're looking forward to our next session in a few weeks time where the delegates will be gaining an understanding of behaviour styles using DISC.

If you are interested in finding out more about how we can work with you and your business to develop the people within your team or organisation, get in touch with Adam Fairbank on ionleadership@swansea.ac.uk.

Inspiration

• How to excel at both strategy and execution (Harvard Business Review)
• The 7 types of people you need in your life to be resilient (TED)
• Sweden is building the world's first permanent electrified road for EVs to charge whilst driving (EuroNews)
• Applications open for £2m employability and skills funding pot in Swansea (Wales 247)
• How play can lead the way to a sustainable future (IDEO)

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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