Southport College launches free leadership development programme for aspiring leaders

Andrew Brown
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Southport College. Photo by Andrew Brown Stand Up For Southport

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Southport College is launching a new free leadership development programme designed to support first-time managers, business owners and aspiring leaders across the Liverpool City Region.

The one-day programme is open to adults aged 19 and over who live in the Liverpool City Region and aims to help participants develop the confidence, skills and knowledge needed to lead effectively in today’s workplace.

Created in collaboration with employers, the Southport College programme offers a practical, hands-on approach to leadership development and is ideal for first-time managers, team leaders, supervisors and those running small businesses.

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Participants from the public, voluntary and community sectors, as well as the Liverpool City Region’s priority growth sectors, including Health and Social Care, Digital and Technology, Advanced Manufacturing, Green Skills and Sustainability, and the Visitor Economy and Hospitality, are encouraged to apply.

Through interactive workshops based on real workplace challenges, attendees will explore topics including:

  • Leadership confidence and personal effectiveness
  • People management and team development
  • Resilience and managing change
  • Improving team performance
  • Career progression and professional growth

In addition to the one-day workshop, participants will have the opportunity to access tailored one-to-one leadership coaching and support.

Three dates are currently available:

  • Wednesday 9 December 2026
  • Wednesday 10 February 2027
  • Wednesday 14 April 2027

Organisations with a larger group of employees interested in taking part may also be able to access a bespoke in-house programme.

Anyone interested in finding out more or booking a place should email [email protected] 

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