Leadership Workshops

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Generation Infinity

Collabs

Common Purpose Quests

Go beyond the confines of your own location, and spend a day immersed in the economic, political and social context of another location (at home or overseas), learning lessons and comparing challenges with leaders from across the world.

Quests are a fantastic opportunity to gain a unique insight into the culture of another location!

Common Purpose Quests are run throughout the year to destinations such as Bangalore, Frankfurt, Dublin, Budapest, Istanbul, Lille, Berlin, Cape Town and Johannesburg, as well as a range of different locations in the UK including London, Manchester, Leeds and Glasgow.

Download a list of dates and destinations.

"I have had my eyes opened to different ways of operating in the partnership area. The positivity I have seen from all the speakers and the visits I went on will impact on the way I approach issues in the future. The importance of having shared values has also been particularly strong as a theme for me all day, and I will actively think about how I can engender and embed these in partnerships I am involved in."

"The timing of this event couldn't have come at a better time as my organisation has just announced radical reorganisation proposals which have a significant impact on me and my colleagues. This event reminds me that I have a lot to offer and cannot just sit on the sidelines."

Can you remember the last conference you attended?

Did you actually get the chance to talk to the speakers, or did you just listen?

Common Purpose Masterclasses are one-day workshops that are all about conversation. We call them Masterclasses because they are all about exploring the expertise, experience and skills you need to be an effective leader...but you won't watch PowerPoint presentations or read through lists of competencies. Instead, listen to the insightful, inspiring and often surprising leadership stories of our speakers and even share your own.

We offer the fascinating, unusual and high-level speakers that you would expect

But unlike a conference we give you the chance to engage in intimate conversations with them in small groups.

"Would love to be able to bottle the enthusiasm and presence of the speakers!"

"Utterly excellent. My job is to inspire others; I can do that better and better having been inspired by so many others today, and despite everything my hope for a better future persists. Thank you."

Masterclases are facilitated by passionate Common Purpose staff

Their use of the experiential techniques developed through our courses creates an atmosphere that fosters collaboration, connection and inspiration as well as the traditional exchange of knowledge. Attend a Common Purpose Masterclass, and you may find yourself contributing as much as our speakers!

"I liked the different approaches to workshops. I experienced an engaging 'After Dinner' speech, a 'Pub Conversation' and a seminar with props!"

"A great range of thought provoking topics in a space that provokes big thinking!"

"The timing of this event couldn't have come at a better time as my organisation has just announced radical reorganisation proposals which have a significant impact on me and my colleagues. This event reminds me that I have a lot to offer and cannot just sit on the sidelines."

"This has been fantastic and inspiring day - it has both refreshed my desire to consider my own leadership roles and encourage me to see and how so many other who share my values and energy!"

Need to work together in a formal or informal partnership? Want to do more with less? Keen to develop the collaborative leadership skills of your staff?

Collabs (Collaboration Laboratories) are hands-on workshops designed for organisations and partnerships that need to do more with less. Participants are tasked with representing real-life organisations involved in issues relevant to their work and community, and challenged to negotiate partnerships to develop collaborative solutions. With the aid of a diverse mix of cross-sector advisors, Collabs take participants beyond their current role to develop the collaborative leadership skills needed to work across departments, organisations, sectors and society.

Customise a Collab:

Collabs can be run in any location across the UK for 1 or 2 days.When designing your Collab workshop we will consider the:

• number of organisations involved
• real life context in which those organisations operate
• diversity of sectors with a stake in the issue
• specific needs and concerns of the stakeholders involved.

How much does a Collab cost?

Collabs start at just £9,100* for a full day for up to 50 people (about £200 per person). Cost may vary for groups larger than 50 participants or when added customisation is required.
*venue and catering not included

For more information or to book a Collab, email    collab@commonpurpose.org.

Collab participants:

• deepen their understanding of the context in which they work or may be required to work in the future
• discover how organisations across an area are interconnected
• appreciate how collaborative discussion can create unique solutions
• understand how they may have to change to work with others
• be better able to take responsibility for problems and issues outside their direct control
• build new relationships with stakeholders they have never considered working with.

"Enjoyed the role playing - was refreshing to think about moving forward with a company without being in the current financial climate."
Jane Bent, School Sports Development Manager, Wigan Leisure & Culture Trust

"At a time of budget cuts and low morale it is even more important to have clear direction and a shared understanding of the priorities. The Collab event got us to the point that we had a clear mandate on our key priorities going forward. It also helped to raise levels of trust between the participants representing many different interests so they can work together more efficiently and effectively. Not only did we come away with a shared sense of direction, we also established a context in which people could build relationships on the basis of mutual understanding."
Anna Wright, Director of Education & Children's Services, Reading Borough Council

Challenge your approach to leadership

Go beyond the confines of your own location, and spend a day immersed in the economic, political and social context of another location (at home or overseas), learning lessons and comparing challenges with leaders from across the world.

Quests are a fantastic opportunity to gain a unique insight into the culture of another location!

"I have had my eyes opened to different ways of operating in the partnership area. The positivity I have seen from all the speakers and the visits I went on will impact on the way I approach issues in the future. The importance of having shared values has also been particularly strong as a theme for me all day, and I will actively think about how I can engender and embed these in partnerships I am involved in."

Where do Quests take place?

Common Purpose Quests are run throughout the year to destinations such as Bangalore, Frankfurt, Dublin, Budapest, Istanbul, Lille, Berlin, Cape Town and Johannesburg, as well as a range of different locations in the UK including London, Manchester, Leeds and Glasgow.

Download a list of dates and destinations.

How much do Quests cost?

Just £300+VAT or equivalent in your local currency. Some part fee places are available, and Common Purpose Alumni are eligible for a 20% discount.

For more information email us at info@commonpurpose360.org

"This has been without doubt the most interesting, thought provoking and enjoyable part of the course so far. I would thoroughly recommend organising more of these types of events that I have found genuinely inspiring."

A one-day event for role models and their mentees*.

Attendees, accompanied by a young person aged 14 to 21, explore with inspiring speakers the challenges, opportunities and rewards of being a decisive, courageous and passionate leader.

Only at Common Purpose's Generation Infinity event can you ask these inspiring individuals what makes leaders take the courageous decisions that have changed lives? What gives them the energy to keep going? How do they inspire people to make change happen, and how can young people be inspired to do the same?

To find out where and when the next Generation Infinity will be taking place, please visit our calendar of workshops and events.

*Please note, you can be your mentee's parent, guardian, foster parent, teacher, coach, community group leader, friend, career guidance counselor, or a religious or spiritual leader. We ask that everyone read the Generation Infinity Child Protection Statement (Common Purpose UK website).

"Really enjoyed the sessions and I think it should be available in schools and workplaces to empower fellow young people."

"As a young person, I got a real insight into all sorts of courage, a new way of thinking, bridging a gap between generations."

"As a young person I found the speakers extremely motivating and will no doubt inspire me in the future."

"Fantastic day - the speakers all helped me to realise my true potential through courageousness. Thanks!"

"Really liked the idea of bringing young people to participate - which they all did, which was great. Inspirational speakers - a high value day."