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“While conversations about growth often focus on investment, infrastructure and business, what is increasingly clear is that the future of Greater Manchester depends just as much on the leadership found within its not-for-profit sector.” Guest post by Identity Consult Director Alex Atkinson
Our Diverse Voices Network gathered for an energising workshop on Overcoming Self-Limiting Beliefs, facilitated by Yatin Mistry (Mindset Coach). Blending story, psychology, and practical tools, Yatin invited us to look honestly at the “invisible scripts” that can mute our confidence and narrow our choices—and then replace them with language and habits that help us lead …
Exploring community engagement through design and collaboration Our Diverse Voices Network came together for an interactive Engagement Essentials workshop led by Sam Hayes, Future of Greater Manchester Alumni and Assistant Director at PLACED. The session offered participants a hands-on, gamified exploration of community engagement in neighbourhood development. Placed, a social enterprise operating across Liverpool and …
Storytelling is not a skill exclusive to poets, authors, and musicians – it is a powerful communication tool that the most engaging leaders use to connect with their stakeholders, to lead with humanity, and to be widely understood. Led by facilitator Chris Seymour, this Diverse Voices session encouraged us to identify effective storytelling techniques and …
I’m thrilled to be part of the team, but I’m no stranger to Future of Greater Manchester. Having graduated from Leaders Plus in 2022 and become a mentor and nominator in 2023/24, I was already an ambassador. With over 20 years of leadership experience and a passion for driving meaningful change, I look forward to …
Interviewing Essentials was a candid and lively session, with guidance from sector leaders on how to ace your next interview. Led by Future of GM’s Lisa Taylor, we focused on practical tips and engaging discussions to help participants navigate interviews successfully. Participants also shared real-life examples of when things have gone well (or not so …
Our November Diverse Voices Chairing Essentials event, hosted by sponsor Muse Places, was another lively learning and networking session. Combining a quiz, interactive scenarios, expert and peer tips plus networking time, the event focused on navigating tough chairing situations, facilitating inclusive discussion, and refining presentation skills.
Future of GM’s first Diverse Voices-CityMakers combo merged the skills-, profile- and connection-building of our diversity network with the next-gen forum created by Future of London and Hatch. We tackled the role of social value and placeshaping in a roundtable and a panel/Q&A, with both formats offering participants pro tips along the way. Find out more…
Find out what’s in store for 2023 at Future of Greater Manchester: from courses through diversity and alumni networks to intercity exchanges (online and 3D!), there’s lots to get involved with for practitioners in GM – across and beyond the UK. Find out more…
The third round of Greater Manchester Leaders Plus came to a close on 1 December with candidates presenting their Proposals for GM to an audience of sponsors, course contributors, colleagues, nominators and alumni. This was the first GM Leaders Plus proposals event able to take place in person, and it’s safe to say the energy …