Developing leaders with real influence

Developing leaders with real influence

An experiential programme, with a focus on the issues of today and the big challenges for the future, that is unique in its focus on the external environment and developing participants ability to effectively engage with government.

CBI experts, with real experience of influencing in the policy environment, guide the Cohort through a series of classroom learning sessions, as well as facilitating meetings with key-note speakers. Sessions focus on live business issues, with added personal insights on how to drive and influence change at the most senior levels of government and business.

Programme delivery

Programme delivery

The programme consists of six topic themed modules, each containing a mix of learning and immersive activities designed to provide you with subject matter knowledge, enhance your capabilities and change your mindset. Content is brought to life through discussions with top-level business and government speakers, and external commentators.

Our 2021 cohort will commence in October as a face-to-face programme, meeting all government guidelines to ensure the programme is Covid-secure. If regulations at the time do not allow for in-person events, we will switch to offer a virtual solution for any modules impacted.

Modules

  1. Policy, campaigning and influencing in Westminster and Whitehall - Two days: 12-13 October (London)
  2. Where business meets government: your front-row seat at CBI Annual Conference - 22 November (London/Virtual)
  3. The role of business in driving prosperity in the regions and nations - Two days: 19 - 20 January 2022 (North West region)
  4. Navigating the UK’s future relationship with the EU - Two days: 16-17 March 2022 TBC (Brussels)
  5. The changing balance of global power and its impact on business strategy - Three days: 26-29 April 2022 (Washington D.C.)
  6. Business as a force for good: developing your competitive advantage - One day: 26 May 2022 (London)

For further information on these modules please view our executive leadership programme brochure

Key benefits

Key benefits

  • Unique opportunity, in a climate of deep uncertainty, to take time to think strategically about how the external environment impacts your business 
  • Engage with key political stakeholders and directly challenge those responsible for delivering change 
  • Exclusive personal insights, tips and techniques from senior speakers from across the CBI, business and government 
  • A diverse group of participants, facilitators and guest speakers that drives innovative thinking, the sharing of different approaches and the opportunity for critical challenge and debate.

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 3-5 years of c-suite or board level role 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 to attend the programme.
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


Committing to diversity


Underlying this core purpose is the CBI’s commitment to supporting diversity and inclusion within business across individuals’ gender, ethnicity, sexuality, and disability. We are therefore particularly interested in receiving nominations that support this commitment.

Programme Fees

Members £7,495*
Non members £9,995*
Duration 10 days over 8 months
Starts The next programme will commence in October 2021
Location Various
Terms and conditions

*Places are limited to 20 per cohort. Prices exclude VAT, travel and expenses. Discount available for small businesses and charities.

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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

Discover how our Executive Leadership Programme can help senior executives engage with key political stakeholders and directly challenge those responsible for delivering change.

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