Thinking that Inspires, Voices that Resonate: Giving rise to a thriving generation of Legacy Leaders
Who's it for?
Young professionals, students, campaigners and volunteers aged 18-25 years
Duration
2 days in-person
Cost
Free - all programmes covered by local sponsorship
Format
In-person
Dates
TBC
Have you ever felt a desire to make a real impact? To better understand what is happening in Birmingham right now, how priorities get set and things get done? To shape a future that connects more with you and your generation? You're in the right place!
Birmingham Legacy is an opportunity to think bigger, get new perspectives, be challenged to think differently, and understand the power of unexpected connections with people you might never normally meet who are playing a role in the big and small changes shaping the future of Birmingham. And your voice matters in that future. This isn't just a leadership programme; it's a purposeful movement fuelled by courage, energy, vision and others who share your commitment.
Get involved and be inspired to have more confidence and belief in the power of your ideas, the strength of your passions, and the potential within you to make change happen in the place where you live. Embark on an adventure where your thinking can take flight, your skills reach new heights, and your voice becomes a needed force to lasting change – rewriting the story for futures to come.
Have you ever felt a desire to make a real impact? To better understand what is happening in Northern Ireland right now, how priorities get set and things get done? To shape a future that connects more with you and your generation? You're in the right place!
Northern Ireland Legacy is an opportunity to think bigger, get new perspectives, be challenged to think differently, and understand the power of unexpected connections with people you might never normally meet who are playing a role in the big and small changes shaping the future of Northern Ireland. And your voice matters in that future. This isn't just a leadership programme; it's a purposeful movement fuelled by courage, energy, vision and others who share your commitment.
Get involved and be inspired to have more confidence and belief in the power of your ideas, the strength of your passions, and the potential within you to make change happen in the place where you live. Embark on an adventure where your thinking can take flight, your skills reach new heights, and your voice becomes a needed force to lasting change – rewriting the story for futures to come.
What's in it for me?
Take your place:
Imagine being part of a vibrant community of go-getters, dreamers, and change-makers just like you! Birmingham Legacy brings together a diverse bunch of young minds – students, professionals, activists, and volunteers – all with one shared goal: to make a difference.
Unlock Your Potential:
This isn’t just another development programme; it's your ticket to personal growth on your terms. Discover your purpose, craft your unique identity, and level up your leadership skills. We’re here to help you unleash your full potential!
Interactive Learning, Real Impact:
No classrooms here! Dive into interactive workshops, engaging discussions, and real-life experiences with real-world leaders. Challenge your limits, broaden your horizons, and gain practical skills that set you apart and help you thrive!
Connect, Collaborate, Change:
Ever wondered how your generation can change the world? You’ll connect with experienced contributors, learn from their journeys, and understand the power of intergenerational collaboration. Together, we're rewriting the rules!
Birmingham Legacy is an unforgettable experience! It unlocks exclusive access to industry and city leaders - their challenges and their innovative thinking. You will have three days of working as teams with peers to raise your voice and explore the future of Birmingham.
Most importantly, you will learn so much more about yourself; what drives you, what your strengths are and how you can use your voice to leave a legacy.
"Participating in the Common Purpose Birmingham Legacy programme was an enriching experience where I learned how to effectively collaborate with others and incorporate different perspectives. This process also helped me improve my communication and presentation skills, as we had to clearly articulate our ideas and convey them to an audience."
"I really enjoyed the programme and found it inspiring. It made me want to be more active in playing my part for the planet and made me more confident. I found the leadership skills very useful and has made me want to reflect on how I conduct myself in a team environment and how I could improve myself while working in a team."
Step forward and use your voice to shape the future of Birmingham.
The application process for Birmingham Legacy involves answering a question that reflects your passion for leadership and your city. The question can be answered by whichever means feels most comfortable to you, be it written, video submission, a piece of artwork, song, or photograph – however you best feel you can express your desire to take responsibility for the legacy of Birmingham.
Please note that applications have closed for 2025, but you can register interest for the 2026 programme below.
Yes, if you have any further questions or would just like to discuss the programme in more detail, please reach out to a member of our team in your specific location who would be delighted to help.
The benefits of Common Purpose leadership programmes include gaining increased:
Agility in adapting to changing circumstances and environments.
Empathy to what other people feel, think and need. Seeing things from their point of view.
Influence in leading change with limited decision-making power.
Openness to new ideas, possibilities and perspectives, including views they might deeply disagree with.
Purposefulness in leading with intentionality, determination, commitment and resilience.
Self-awareness to their behaviours and outlook, and how they interpret and respond to situations.
When it comes to learning, there is no substitute for the power of real experience and fresh perspective. Our approach uses a robust behaviour and mindset change philosophy rooted in real life leadership challenges and experiences. To turn those experiences into real learning we follow five tried and tested steps that lead to habitual change in how people think, feel and act.
Experience: Being presented with new experiences. Engaging with leaders across multiple boundaries and being immersed in new environments.
Reflection: Learning activities to gain a deeper and more personalized understanding of the learning.
Translate: Exploring how to relate new ideas and thought processes back into the learner’s role or context.
Practice: Developing a set of leadership practices that can be used to turn new behaviours into habits.
Assess: Embedding numerous assessments to help learners track their progress pre, during and even beyond the programme.
Experiential learning is a core component of our programmes.
Our programmes create a carefully constructed microclimate to explore real-life leadership challenges in a safe environment, often leading to the types of purpose-driven conversations needed to achieve transformative change.
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