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Defence Strategic Leaders Programme

Expert
An intervention designed for strategic leaders operating in and across the MOD.

Course Information

Level: Expert
Location: Shrivenham
School/Centre: Defence Leadership Centre
Course Code: DSLP
Duration: 10 days over a 4-5 month period. (Module 1 is 3 days, Module 2 is 3 days and Module 3 is 4 days)

About this course

This is a mandatory three-part residential programme which draws together a balanced portfolio of participants from a wide variety of different backgrounds and with different experiences who share a common interest in operating in and around the strategic leadership space.

Once enrolled on module 1 you will automatically be enrolled on the next two related modules. Therefore, please ensure you are free to attend all dates.

 Course Module  Start date  End date 
DSLP 013-25 Module 1 16 Sep 25 18 Sep 25
DSLP 013-25 Module 2 21 Oct 25 23 Oct 25
DSLP 013-25 Module 3 24 Nov 25 27 Nov 25``
DSLP 014-25 Module 1 13 Jan 26 15 Jan 26
DSLP 014-25 Module 2 17 Feb 26 19 Feb 26
DSLP 014-25 Module 3 23 Mar 26 26 Mar 26
DSLP 015-25 Module 1 27 Jan 26 29 Jan 26
DSLP 015-25 Module 2 03 Mar 26 05 Mar 26
DSLP 015-25 Module 3 13 Apr 26 16 Apr 26
DSLP 011-26 Module 1 21 Apr 16 23 Apr 26
DSLP 011-26 Module 2 02 Jun 26 04 Jun 26
DSLP 011-26 Module 3 06 Jul 26 09 Jul 26
DSLP 012-26 Module 1 16 Jun 26 18 Jun 26
DSLP 012-26 Module 2 21 Jul 26 23 Jul 26
DSLP 012-26 Module 3 07 Sep 26 10 Sep 26
DSLP 013-26 Module 1 22 Sep 26 24 Sep 26
DSLP 013-26 Module 2 20 Oct 26 22 Oct 26
DSLP 013-26 Module 3 16 Nov 26 19 Nov 26
DSLP 014-26 Module 1 12 Jan 27 14 Jan 27
DSLP 014-26 Module 2 16 Feb 27 18 Feb 27
DSLP 014-26 Module 3 15 Mar 27 18 Mar 27
DSLP 015-26 Module 1 26 Jan 27 28 Jan 27
DSLP 015-26 Module 2 02 Mar 27 04 Mar 27
DSLP 015-26 Module 3 05 Apr 27 08 Apr 27

 

What you will learn

Module 1:

  • focusses on leading self. Understanding yourself, and how you react and make decisions under stress is a critical element of effective leadership. In addition to focused academia on emotional intelligence and meta-cognition, you are requested to use two psychometric tools: a 360° assessment and a personality questionnaire to assist the self-awareness process - the outputs from which are further explored in one-to-one executive coaching sessions throughout the programme

Module 2:

  • delves into influence and motivation. It encourages you to think deeply about how to lead individuals, construct authentic narratives and build effective relationships with your teams. Through a process of shared enquiry, you will also offer your own experiences of leadership, providing a greater understanding of the opportunities and challenges across the MOD

Module 3:

  • focusses on the strategic leader. In this module academia and organisation design practitioners will provide an insight into tools and systems that can be used to complement the leadership aims and strategic objectives of your organisations. Facilitated discussion will continue to develop a your understanding of defence and the complex challenges faced by its leaders

How this course will help your career

This course will provide personal and professional development to further enhance your leadership skills.

Entry requirements

Who can attend this course

  • Military
  • MOD civil servants

Military 1-star and MOD senior civil servant 1-star level.

Designed for UK nationals only.

Before you attend

Pre-course work in support of the psychometric package.

Additional information

How the course will be taught

  • Face-to-face