RFU LEADERSHIP ACADEMY
“Leadership is a process by which a person influences others to accomplish an objective.”
The RFU Leadership Academy aims to develop new potential leaders each year for Clubs/Referee Societies/Constituent Bodies and to track and offer further development for past Academy graduates as they assume senior Leadership roles.”
The scheme identifies the next generation of leaders, helping them to develop their skills and confidence to become great leaders. The Academy facilitates networking opportunities to allow participants to share experiences and solutions on similar issues.
PROGRAMME ELEMENTS
There are six elements to the programme:
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Launch
October 2011
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TNA/PDP
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Mentors
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A face-to-face evening meeting sets the tone, clarifies aims & expectations, introduces delegates & mentors, agrees dates, and establishes challenge & support groups.
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Training Needs Analysis (TNA) identifies participants existing skills, knowledge, experience and any gaps so the programme can be customised. Delegates use a simple Personal Development Plan (PDP) to rate their progress.
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Experienced individuals, from the game, help participants to achieve their goals (from their PDP). Mentors offer support and encouragement but do not judge or assess.
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Support and Challenge Groups
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Leadership Workshop
January 2012
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Teams of 3-6 participants (usually based on geographic proximity) decide what to discuss based on common goals. They agree how often, when, where and how long they wish to meet. Groups may invite subject matter experts to share good practice on relevant topics.
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A one-day, interactive leadership workshop covers creating a vision and strategy, gaining commitment, leading people. The topics are tailored to the group.
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Review & Celebration
May/June 2012
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An informal event shares feedback, recognises participants and mentors.
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DELIVERY
'Virtual' delivery allows venues to be arranged around the geographic locations of the participants to minimize travel whilst ensuring sufficient numbers for group interaction. The commitment needed is approximately 1 full day plus 6 evenings over the season.
For further details on the Leadership Academy
TO APPLY OR FOR FURTHER INFORMATION
Due to the significant investment in the individuals taking part, places are limited, so act now, contact your relevant Leadership Academy Manager:
· East Midlands/Leicestershire: Alex Thompson , 07894 489756, alexthompson@rfu.com
· Yorkshire/North Lancashire/Manchester: Mike Hart, 07894489755, mikehart@rfu.com
· Cornwall/Devon: Rachel Brown, 07590 890872, rachelbrown@rfu.com
· Kent/Sussex: Alex Hadley, 07872672478, alexhadley@rfu.com
For details about when the Leadership Academy is running in your area please contact:
Alex Thompson , 07894 489756, alexthompson@rfu.com
RFU.com 
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