22 March 2019 
Corinne Merriman, Events Manager
Commencing 2 July 2019, Future Professional Directors (FPD) is a unique programme designed to help those who aspire to lead professional services across their institution realise their full potential.
This strategically focused programme responds to the growing emphasis on collaborative working and the need to operate with collective commitment and shared purpose across organisational boundaries.
10% discount booking for AUDE Members
Deadline for applicants is Wednesday 15th May.
FPD is delivered through three residential modules, a 360 diagnostic, two action learning sets, online learning and project group work:
Module 1: Tuesday 2nd to Thursday 4th July 2019, Northamptonshire
Webinar: Thursday 25th July 2019
360 Day and Action Learning Set 1: Wednesday 4th and Thursday 5th September 2019
Action Learning Set 1: Wednesday 15 May 2019
Module 2: Thursday 14th and Friday 15th November 2019
Action Learning Set 2: Thursday 12th December 2019
Challenge Group Deadline: Friday 10th January 2020
Module 3: Wednesday 12th to Thursday 13th February 2020
"Truly original and innovative content and mix of delivery modes. 100% authentic, 100% enjoyable.” – Bruce McGowen
Bruce McGowen, Assistant Director, Associate Lecturer Services at The Open University recently took part in the Future Professional Directors programme. In this interview, he reflects on leadership and transferring the course content to his day to day job.
Similarly in his blog, Doug Parkin, Principal Advisor for Leadership and Management at Advance HE, reflects on his involvement as programme director for FDP and lays out the development experience for participants, demonstrating how this programme is so much more than the sum of the it’s parts.
