An experiential programme, CBI experts and senior business leaders facilitate the group through a series of meetings with top-level business and government speakers, as well as external commentators. Taking place at the heart of the action in a range of locations across the UK and globally, the sessions focus on live business issues with added personal insights on how to drive change.

 

Programme delivery

Programme delivery

A 10 day programme, consisting of 6 modules, and delivered over 8 months.

Module

Duration

Location

Understanding and Influencing in Westminster and Whitehall

2 days

London

Where business meets government: Your front row seat at the CBI Annual Conference (optional)

1 day

London

Engaging with local stakeholders and understanding devolved decision making

2 days

A UK region or nation

Navigating the UK’s future relationship with the EU

2 days

Brussels

The changing balance of global power: what does it mean for business

3 days

Beijing, Delhi or Washington

Developing your competitive advantage: from learning to practice

1 day

London

Key benefits

Key benefits

  • Engage with key political stakeholders and directly challenge those responsible for delivering change.

  • Exclusive personal insights, tips and techniques from senior speakers from across business and government.

  • Incredible access to political institutions, including 10 Downing Street, European Parliament, The US Capitol, and Bute House.

  • A senior and diverse cross-sector cohort, providing peer support on common leadership challenges.

Who should apply?

We encourage applications from all sizes and sectors of business, and from all UK regions.

Applicants should:

  • Already lead a significant part of their organisation. This could be the MD, General Manager or Divisional Director.

  • Be within 5 years of c-suite level with a desire to gain a further understanding of the wider political and policy environment, as well as stakeholder engagement and influencing strategies.
  • Have the support and commitment of their company CEO or Chairman.

  • Be prepared to commit ten days of their time over a period of eight months.
Claudio Veritiero
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“The Leadership Programme provided me with great insight into the workings of government at every level, which proved very useful in the work we have done at Kier to develop our position with central government in relation to their plans for infrastructure, regional development, housing, international trade and skills.”

Claudio Veritiero, Chief Operating Officer, Kier Group


Committed to diversity


We aim to support the development of the future leaders of UK business. We are therefore passionate about ensuring that our cohorts reflect the UK business community of today, driving the CBI’s core purpose to ensure business creates a prosperous society for all. Underlying this purpose is the CBI’s commitment to supporting diversity and inclusion across individuals’ gender, ethnicity, sexuality and disability. We are therefore particularly interested in receiving nominations that support this commitment.

Programme Fees

Members £7,500*
Non members £10,000*
Duration 10 days over 8 months
Starts October 2020
Location Various locations across the UK and internationally
Terms and conditions

*25% discount available for small business. Price excludes VAT and expenses. Participants are expected to cover the cost of their transport and accommodation during the programme, but the CBI will provide access to discounted hotel rates and will provide refreshments throughout the sessions. Places are limited to 28 per cohort

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A lively alumni network

A lively alumni network

The engagement does not stop when the programme ends. Our alumni network gives participants access to a series of exclusive events focused on leadership development, as well as discounts for other CBI events and a quarterly newsletter and podcast to keep up to date on the hot topics in business and politics.

All our cohorts continue to meet on a regular basis to share business challenges and best practice.

Influence senior political and external stakeholders

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