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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
On July 1, we brought together 90 of Future of GM’s growing network to celebrate six years of leadership, collaboration and impact across Greater Manchester – and to give out our first Alumni Awards! You’ll know some of our 200+ alumni – click through to find out who they are!
Future Leaders 3 brought together ambitious mid-to-senior leaders, partners and place-shapers from across Greater Manchester on 26th February to tackle one of the most pressing questions facing the region: how do we build genuine crisis resilience? Kindly hosted by Rider Levett Bucknall, the event marked the final assignment for this impressive cohort and the proposals …
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 …
Connecting with Place & Expansive Thinking In a fast-paced world where efficiency often takes priority, it’s easy to overlook the more subtle details in our everyday spaces. The recent Connecting with Place session asked Leaders (Future Leaders 3) to step away from their professional mindsets and explore central Manchester as everyday citizens. For both Leaders …
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 …
Future Leaders Proposals for GM brought together rising changemakers, senior leaders, and partners from across Greater Manchester to explore one of today’s most urgent priorities: how we build a more resilient region. It was both a moment of reflection and a celebration, marking the graduation of Future Leaders cohort 2 and the continued growth of the …
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 …
More than just a market: Future of GM’s Alumni Network offered a fascinating tour of Altrincham with alum Steph Everett joined by the Planit and Civic leaders who helped imagine and deliver this lively and sustainable town centre. For details and photos, see here….