Step Up Step Across 2021
starts 01 February 2021 View module dates
Working at the pressed middle of organisations can present a very particular set of challenges and in an increasingly complex environment, these stresses are exacerbated. That’s why we designed the Step Up, Step Across (SUSA) programme. SUSA is equally useful for those who are ready to take the next step up in their career or looking to take on new challenges, as for those who are interested in being refreshed, with renewed energy for their current role.

"This is a very high quality development programme. I would have no hesitation in recommending it to others - one of the best of my career!" Ciara Magee, PwC
To apply for a place use the button below to download an application form and send it to [email protected] :
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What will you gain and how does it work?
How does it work?
Modular - Four modules over five months will cover experiential learning, theory and practical application. You will have the chance to share, the space to think and the opportunity to practice what you learn.
Blended Learning - Working in a small group, you will visit a sponsoring organisation and inquire into the role, impact and development of outstanding managers. You will understand how you can continue to strengthen your capability.
Development - Support from expert facilitators, leadership coaches and change management consultants and from co-coaching within a group of your peers.
On the 2018 programme particpants visited Oracle, 3M, HMRC, FCA and Sheffield Hallam University.
What will you gain?
Learn how to raise your own and your team’s performance, and how to contribute to the success of your organisation
Resilience to meet management challenges
Personalised, practical tools from leading management thinking
A peer-group network of co-coaches and critical friends
Who is this programme for?
Mid-career professionals (e.g. grade 7-6 in public sector, Heads of departments/Service management)
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Programme structure
This programme takes a collaborative approach and the success relies as much on the attitude, engagement and commitment of participants as on the input or expertise of speakers and facilitators.
Module 1: 1-2 February 2021
Module 2: 4-5 March 2021
Module 3: 20-21 April 2021
Module 4: 20 May 2021
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Facilitators
The team on this programme bring a range of skills to help you boost your leadership potential:
Jane has spent her whole working life in the field of organisational, leadership and people development. Jane is an experienced executive coach working with clients at Board level and in senior leadership roles. She focuses on enabling people to work with strengths and to be open to fresh insights arising from multiple intelligences. Jane has worked with leaders across public and private sectors.
Her clients have included Defra, the Department of Health, BIS, the Home Office, NHS Trusts and CCGs. She has extensive experience in Higher Education working with Russell Group and new universities. Her private sector clients have included global manufacturer PPG and technology firm IPC and in financial services she has worked with Barclays, Halifax and Prudential.
Julian is a leadership and change management consultant with 25 years’ experience in the private, public and third sectors. He specialises in helping leaders and managers navigate themselves and their people through ever more complex and demanding situations and developing powerful trust-based relationships.
Clients include Shell, Nokia, Department for Business, Innovation and Skills, Energy Saving Trust, Fight for Peace, Africa Governance Initiative, IPC, Towry, Serco, Towers Watson, Accenture and the World Institute for Nuclear Security.
Harry works within both the Leadership and Membership departments. He is responsible for co-ordinating and the delivery of all of WIG's leadership programmes. On the membership side Harry deals with the renewal process, responds to member enquiries and provides support to relationship managers.
Prior to joining WIG Harry worked for Spire Healthcare within the NHS department assisting with all NHS outsourcing and previously spent 7 months travelling South East Asia and Australia. Harry graduated from the University of Portsmouth in 2015 with a BA degree in International Relations and History. Outside of WIG he enjoys playing football, golf and skiing.
Read an interview with Julian Powe, Programme Director, WIG Step Up Step Across (SUSA) – Leading and Performing in Complex Times
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Testimonials & Participating Organisations
Toni Clark, HMRC
Organisations who have participated in the last three years:
Central Government
Private Sector
Cabinet Office
Atos
DECC
BAE Systems plc
Defence Infrastructure Organisation
Browne Jacobson
Department for Business, Innovation & Skills
BT Group
Department for Culture, Media & Sport
Jaguar Land Rover
Dstl
John Lewis Partnership
Foreign & Commonwealth Office
PricewaterhouseCoopers
Government Digital Service
Qinetiq
HM Revenue & Customs
Rolls-Royce
Home Office
The Co-operative Group
Ministry of Defence
Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government
Broader Public and Not-for-Profit
Competition and Markets Authority
Office of Rail and Road
Croydon Council
Ofgem
City of London Corporation
Ofwat
Companies House
Oxfordshire County Council
Compassion in Dying
Payment Systems Regulator
Financial Conduct Authority
Public Health England
Health and Safety Executive
St John Ambulance
Health & Safety Laboratory
The Animal and Plant Health Agency
HM Inspectorate of Constabulary
Torfaen Borough Council
London Fire Brigade
Whizz-Kidz
NHS England
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Fees & apply now!
Fee
Member fee: £5,150+VAT
Non-member fee: £6,800+VAT
Charity sector and WIG alumni fee: £3,900+VAT
This fee includes breakfast, lunch, dinner and overnight accommodation for the residential module, lunch and refreshments for all other modules, plus 1 one-to-one coaching session, and organisational visit, membership of the Alumni Network, and all programme materials.
How do I apply?
Download the application form and return it to the leadership team.
Application date: By 16 November 2020. Contact us after this point!
If you would like to discuss whether the programme is suitable for you please call the WIG office on 020 7222 1166 and ask to speak to Catherine Taylor or Harry Killick or email the leadership team.