Friday Footnote # 130

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.

Looking Back, Looking Forward

In the last 12 years, we have supported over 1700 individuals in the Welsh business community to become extraordinary leaders. On Tuesday 27th June our Swansea team are hosting the Looking Back, Looking Forward event at the Swansea University Great Hall on the Bay Campus.

The invitations to all of our alumni, LEAD Wales and ION leadership, and our friends and industry partners, have gone out this week.

Havent' seen your invitation yet? It might be worth checking your 'Other' folder or 'Junk Email' folder, just in case the invitation has accidentally gone in there. If you haven't received an invitation yet, and are interested in attending, please contact Adam on ionleadership@swansea.ac.uk.  

During the day attendees will have the chance to hear from our amazing alumni, and members of the ION team, who will share their thoughts on the programme, hear from guest speakers, and find out more about how Swansea University can support businesses across Wales. 

There will be many opportunities throughout the day to network with our alumni, former team members and industry and university partners.

Keep an eye out on our social media channels, and upcoming Friday Footnotes, for further updates on the event, including speaker announcements. 

North Wales means Business 

There are just a few more weeks until our Bangor team host the North Wales means Business Conference & Trade Show, on Thursday 1st June. 

The event will provide a great opportunity to develop your learning, with a great line-up of inspirational speakers and breakout sessions. There are a number of breakout sessions scheduled throughout the day including; harnessing employee engagement, the secrets of becoming a high performer, and creating a culture of continual improvement.   

You can still book tickets, and trade stands, on the Bangor University website. 

Inspiration

• How Managers become Leaders (Harvard Business Review)
• The 5 types of mentors you need in your life (TED) 
• Big step forward in £4bn tidal lagoon, floating homes, battery plant and solar farm project for Swansea (WalesOnline)
• Forget productivity - stop fighting deadlines. This is the factor Managers should focus on. (Fast Company)
• AI can be both accurate and transparent (Harvard Business 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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