SILVER LEVEL

Strengthen your impact

Build on your management foundations and develop the skills that help people and teams thrive. Whether you're looking to strengthen your communication, lead with inclusivity, or deepen your awareness of key workplace topics, these focused workshops offer practical, actionable insights you can put to work straight away. 

Complete sessions individually, or finish the full pathway to earn an Institute of Leadership accredited certificate. 
(Note: you’ll need to complete Bronze before enrolling on the Silver pathway.) 

To achieve the Silver Level, you’ll need to complete the short enrolment form at the bottom of this page and attend the core sessions listed below. These are the minimum requirement for accreditation. 

We also strongly recommend you explore other sessions available at this level, designed to deepen your knowledge, build confidence, and further develop your skills. 

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Duration: 3.5 hours / In-person 

Empower your team through coaching. 

This practical workshop explores how a coaching approach can help you support development, enhance performance, and build confidence within your team. You'll learn when coaching conversations are most effective, how to use coaching techniques in everyday management, and when alternative approaches may be more appropriate. 

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Duration: 3 hours / In-person 

Building stronger relationships through emotional intelligence 

This session helps you understand the impact your emotions, behaviours and communication style have on others. Through reflection and practical activities, you'll learn strategies for developing the self-awareness and empathy needed to support, motivate and manage your team effectively. 

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Duration: 3.5 hours / In-person 

Breaking barriers and building belonging through mindful management 

Inclusive management is about valuing individual needs while building strong, collaborative teams. In this workshop, you’ll explore how to lead with curiosity, foster belonging, and break down barriers to inclusion. 

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Enrol on Silver

Completed Bronze and ready to take the next step?  Complete the enrolment form below.   
We’ll track your progress and award your certificate once you’ve completed the required sessions. 

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Additional Silver Workshops

Want to go further? These workshops help you to broaden your skills and expand your leadership toolkit. 

Duration: 2.5 hours / In-person or MS Teams 

Understand the essentials of University finance. 

This interactive session provides an introduction to the University's financial processes, budgeting, and procurement principles. Whether you're new to management or looking to strengthen your understanding, you'll gain practical insights to help you manage resources effectively and make informed financial decisions. 

Practical skills to lead with empathy and respond effectively 

Duration: 4 hours / In-person 

Recognise when someone may be struggling and learn how to respond appropriately as their line manager. This session aligns with Loughborough’s guidelines and best practices for supporting mental health at work. 

Duration: 3 hours / In-person 

Fostering inclusion by embracing neurodiverse strengths 

Gain a deeper understanding of neurodiversity and learn how to create a positive working environment for your neurodiverse team members. You’ll explore practical strategies for collaboration and support. 

Duration: 2 hours / In-person or MS Teams 

Help your team navigate change with confidence 

This practical workshop explores the impact of change on individuals and your team. Using the Change Curve model, you'll learn how to recognise and respond to different reactions to change, while developing strategies to support your team through periods of transition with confidence and empathy.