STONEWALL LEADERSHIP PROGRAMME 2011

STONEWALL LEADERSHIP
PROGRAMME 2011
In partnership with Ashridge Business School
An intensive and inspiring two-day residential for
high talent lesbian, gay and bisexual professionals
10-11 November 2011 | Ashridge, Hertfordshire

STONEWALL LEADERSHIP PROGRAMME 2011
Now in its seventh year, the Stonewall Leadership Programme is the most prestigious leadership
course in Europe specifically designed for high talent lesbian, gay and bisexual professionals.
Stonewall and hundreds of leading employers across the UK understand that people perform
better when they can be themselves. Many generic leadership programmes are not able to
provide the challenging yet safe learning space which enables lesbian, gay and bisexual (LGB)
people to evaluate how sexual orientation, an integral aspect of who we are, may impact on
their performance as organisational leaders. Over two days, the Leadership Programme offers the
unique opportunity for delegates to examine who they are as leaders from the perspective of their
sexual orientation and the practice of authentic leadership.
Leadership Programme objectives
The programme works with delegates to
explore the relationship between their sexual
orientation and their effectiveness as leaders.
Facilitated use of reflective practice techniques
in small learning sets inspires delegates to make
powerful connections between who they are as
individuals and as organisational leaders. The
programme encourages delegates to recognise
a way of leading which is personal, authentic,
resilient and productive.
Who should attend?
Typically, delegates come from middle
management to senior executive roles.
Applicants must articulate their motivation for
taking part in the programme, with specific
reference to both their sexual orientation and
their role as an organisational leader. Stonewall
welcomes applications from a range of sectors
and industries and encourages women,
black and minority ethnic people and others
from underrepresented groups to apply.
Applications open Monday 4 July 2011.
Employer benefits
• People perform better when they can be
themselves – invest in making your LGB
leaders more productive and effective
• Develop diverse talent and release the
potential of your LGB staff
• Demonstrate your commitment to
workplace diversity to employees and
stakeholders
• Enable organisational LGB role models to
emerge and inspire colleagues
Delegate benefits
• Examine the impact your sexual
orientation has on your leadership
• Review and challenge your personal
beliefs and assumptions
• Explore the barriers and opportunities
to exercising authentic leadership
• Use reflective practice techniques to
sustain post-programme learning
• Network with LGB senior professionals
from a range of sectors
• Gain Continuing Professional
Development (CPD) credits
Programme alumni
To ensure that learning transfers back into
the workplace, Leadership Programme
alumni benefit from:
• A half-day reunion event in May 2012
to reconnect with their programme
colleagues and refresh their learning
• Continued engagement with Stonewall
through our Diversity Champions
programme, Stonewall events and
fundraising activities
• Exclusive networking access to more
than 200 Stonewall Leadership
Programme alumni

Leadership Programme team
people perform better when they can be themselves
For the fourth year, the Leadership Programme will be led by
Jo Bostock, Associate Director, Stonewall Consult.
Jo has been working as an executive coach, group facilitator and
organisational consultant since 1997. Her professional practice is
firmly underpinned by a Masters Degree in Coaching. Jo specialises
in working with high potential talent and organisational leaders
with the capacity to influence their organisations. As the lead
facilitator on the Leadership Programme, Jo will stimulate
reflective inquiry into how delegates can best realise their
potential in individually authentic and productive ways.
We are delighted that Albert Zandvoort, Associate, Ashridge Business School, will join us for the
third consecutive year. Albert has reached the highest levels of academia, has held senior posts
within industry and has written extensively on leadership and development.
Small group learning activities will be facilitated by members of the Stonewall team.
What delegates said in 2010
“As an unashamed sceptic I am delighted to say that I was completely and utterly proven wrong
when I doubted the testimonials that I had seen prior to undertaking the course. The quality of the
facilitation you get in your leadership is outstanding. I defy anybody to leave this course without
having learnt something significant either as a person and/or as a leader.“
“I would recommend this programme to anyone who may feel isolated as an LGB person in
a senior role. It will give you the confidence and strength to face your challenges back in the
workplace.”
“Jo is a great facilitator and really seems to get into people’s heads quickly and understand how
to best approach each individual. I was sceptical about the co-coaching session but really was
blown away by how useful it was. Thank you to all the team for such an amazing opportunity.”
“I knew there was something holding me back, but didn’t understand exactly what that was.
The leadership course has helped me to understand that where I have come from has been a
massive factor in my self-confidence and career. The course has helped me re-define what I want,
what I need and how I am going to get it.”
Hear from delegates directly at: www.stonewall.org.uk/leadership/reunion
Some of the UK’s top organisations represented at the Leadership Programme in 2010
included: American Express; Tesco; Southampton University; Home Office; Nursing and
Midwifery Council; Goldman Sachs; Nottinghamshire Healthcare NHS Trust; Ernst & Young;
Your Homes Newcastle; Procter & Gamble

Founded in 1989, our lobbying has changed the political and legal
landscape for gay people in Britain, including outlawing homophobic
discrimination in employment and lifting the ban on gay people
serving in the military. Our campaigns include tackling classroom
homophobia and influencing the workplace practices of over 600
major UK employers through our Diversity Champions programme:
www.stonewall.org.uk/at_work
STONEWALL LEADERSHIP PROGRAMME 2011
10-11 November 2011 | Ashridge, Hertfordshire
Applications open 4 July 2011 - Application deadline 16 September 2011
Applications
Online applications will open Monday 4 July 2011 at
www.stonewall.org.uk/leadership/apply
The high demand for this programme means that
not all applications will be successful. Organisations
may put forward an unlimited number of candidates
for consideration. However, a maximum of two
delegates will come from any one organisation.
Guidance on the application and selection process
will be made available when applications open. If
you have any questions prior to this or require any
further information please contact Ashley Thomas:
leadership2011@stonewall.org.uk
Programme rates:
• Stonewall Diversity Champions member
rate: £935 +VAT
• Full rate: £1,450 +VAT
VAT Reg No: 862 9064 05
Programme rates include the following:
• All meals and refreshments Thursday 10 and
Friday 11 November, including a champagne
reception and formal dinner with leading
LGB professionals on Thursday evening
• Two day residency at Ashridge including
accommodation on Thursday 10 November
• Delegates are encouraged to arrive on
the night of Wednesday 9 November.
Accommodation and an evening meal will be
subject to surcharge
Selected applicants will be asked to identify an organisational sponsor such as a line manager or role
model to work with pre and post-programme. Confirmed delegates will also be asked to complete a preprogramme
questionnaire and gather feedback about their leadership from colleagues. Delegates will also
take part in a discussion with their Stonewall learning group facilitator prior to commencing the programme.
Stonewall Consult: If demand for places on the Leadership Programme
in your organisation is higher than we can accommodate, we may still be
able to meet your leadership development needs. Contact the Workplace
team on 020 7593 1868 to explore tailored options.
Ashridge is one of the world’s leading business schools, being consistently highly ranked in the Financial Times
rankings for tailored executive education. Through organisational consulting with some of the world’s leading
businesses Ashridge has tackled the complex challenges they face, implementing strategic development,
leadership and change. To find out more about Ashridge programmes go to www.ashridge.org.uk
Cancellation policy: Cancellations made by Friday 7 October will be charged at 50% of the invoice total. Cancellations made
after this date will be charged at the full invoice total. Cancellations must be made in writing to Ashley Thomas, Stonewall,
Tower Building, York Road, London, SE1 7NX or to ashley.thomas@stonewall.org.uk. Programme subject to change.