F U T U RE LEADERS Take part in a GROUNDBREAKING programme of leadership and innovation
WHAT IS THE FUTURE LEADERS PROGRAMME? The UK Green Building Council’s (UK-GBC) Future Leaders programme brings together early-stage professionals from across industry to take part in a unique programme of leadership and innovation. Our action-focused programme will provide a forum for tomorrow’s leaders to grapple with the most critical issues that the sector will face in the future, and challenge participants to work collaboratively to address these.
We want to inspire the next generation of business leaders to transform the sustainability of the built environment. This will not be done by incremental improvements to business as usual, but by a radical and fundamental shift, in which sustainability and innovation become strategic business drivers. Paul King, Chief Executive, UK-GBC
WHAT DOES IT PROVIDE? Our action-oriented programme for early career professionals working in the built environment will: Provide a vehicle for future leaders to grapple with the critical issues that the sector will face Facilitate the development of innovative business models through collaboration Equip future leaders with the leadership skills required for a green economy
2 day programme
The programme runs across a 12 month period and is focused around 4 key learning events: 2 day residential programme 2 x half-day innovation labs Final project presentation With a unique approach focusing on both learning goals and output goals, the programme offers an interactive, high impact learning experience around innovation, leadership and sustainability.
Half-day innovation lab
Half-day innovation lab
Project presentation
Industry-wide event
ACTION
ACTION
CHANGE
DISSEMINATION
THEORY PRACTICE In partnership with UK-GBC
BENEFITS FOR the individual Learn from expert speakers and equip yourself with key leadership skills, an understanding of business strategies for green growth and how best to facilitate the conditions for innovation Form action groups with peers and develop ideas and business models for transformative change Form lasting links to a powerful community of future leaders through a UK-GBC facilitated forum Benefit from formalised links with the UK-GBC Leaders’ Network - an exclusive group of senior business executives from across the sector
BENEFITS FOR THE ORGANISATION Develop motivated and passionate leaders who understand the value of sustainability for business Facilitate development of free-thinking individuals with fresh perspectives and ideas inspired by interaction with peers Equip future leaders with the tools to make an impact and the drive to champion innovation Allow delegates to realise the value of their organisation, increasing company loyalty and engagement Instigate a sustainability-focused culture within your organisation
WHO SHOULD TAKE PART? The Future Leaders programme is designed specifically for early-stage professionals (5-15 years experience) working in the built environment. We are looking for enthusiastic, knowledgeable individuals with an existing awareness and passion for sustainability and business.
PRICES The cost per person for the full programme is as follows: UK-GBC members: £2999 Non-members: £4999
HOW TO APPLY If you are interested in taking part, we would be delighted to hear from you. Whilst we do accept applications directly from individuals, we also encourage nominations of ‘future leaders’ from senior members of staff within their organisation. To download your application form, visit:
www.ukgbc.org/futureleaders
UK Green Building Council The Building Centre 26 Store Street London, WC1E 7BT For further information:
T: +44 (0) 207 580 0623 E: leaders@ukgbc.org W: www.ukgbc.org/futureleaders