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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
As a civil engineer, Grace Pagani of Arup knew the “Rain Guarden” project could be built. However, her Leaders Plus colleagues in housing, local government and communications brought different perspectives that turned the idea into fundable reality, winning one of six inaugural Future of GM Alumni Awards. Find out more…
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!
Mentor Dinner #4: How do we help people and places feel safe(r) in such volatile times? That was the question we put to our guest speaker at May’s Future of GM mentor dinner, when 45 senior leaders gathered in Ancoats for another evening of connection and inspiration (plus lovely food). It’s our way of thanking …
Diverse Voices brought together place professionals from across Greater Manchester for an interactive presentation coaching session focused on confidence, communication and storytelling. Arup kindly hosted participants for the workshop, followed by an enlightening mix of Speaker showcase presentations; topics include The aquarium theory of Place, wildfire risk awareness, clothing poverty and switching off from work …
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 …
Exciting new year, sharp new format – and game-changing new ideas from LeadersPlus Cohort 6, as five graduating candidates presented their ‘most feasible’ Proposals for Greater Manchester to an audience that can help make them happen.
This discussion explored what inclusive leadership looks like in practice, drawing on lived experience from diverse voices. Panel members shared honest reflections on navigating under-representation and workplace challenges, revealing a shared commitment to authenticity, resilience and collective progress that benefits individuals, organisations and the wider city-region.
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 …
Check out this prose-meets-property guest post on Stockport from Place Collective’s Andrew Catcheside. Great to see so many FoGM alumni leading the changes here!