WHICH PROGRAMME IS RIGHT FOR ME? The below statements have been split into ‘Essential’ and ‘Desirable’ statements for each programme, where appropriate. It is suggested that the applicants should be able to answer ‘Yes’ for ALL of the essential statements and ‘Yes’ to some/most of the desirable statements to be considered for the programme.

ROADS ACADEMY LEADERSHIP CAREER PATHWAY

The programmes within the Roads Academy portfolio create a full leadership career pathway for the sector and develop leadership capabilities at all levels.

The programmes equip the leaders of the future with the skills to adapt to new innovations and lead an ever-changing workforce.

ROADS ACADEMY PROGRESSION PATHWAYS

Step up

to Leadership Level 5 Diploma

Emerging Leaders

Programme Postgraduate Certificate

Leadership in Roads Sector

Senior Leaders

Programme Postgraduate Diploma

Leadership in Roads Sector

MA Top Up

Masters Leadership in Roads Sector

STEP UP TO LEADERSHIP

The ‘Step Up to Leadership’ programme is set to develop the leadership skills of the sector’s high potential First Line Managers with a view of them being the leaders of the future. This programme allows member organisations to utilise the investment they have already made through their apprenticeship levy to attract, develop and retain new and existing talent.

The programme is accredited by the Chartered Management Institute (CMI) allowing the individual the opportunity to obtain a Level 5 Diploma as well as Chartered Manager status.

PROGRAMME UNITS OF STUDY

BENEFITS • Online networking tool

• Face to face sessions for Roads Academy members only

• Programme contextualised to the roads sector

• Access to the wider Roads Academy network

• Attendance at the Roads Academy Masterclasses

• Access to mentors

• All learners will be registered and provide with three years free CMI membership

• All participants will have access to Management Direct (CMI’s online resource tool) which has additional material that complements the learning outcomes for new standard, and will strengthen programme delivery.

EMERGING LEADERS PROGRAMME POSTGRADUATE CERTIFICATE LEADERSHIP IN THE ROADS SECTOR

A Postgraduate Certificate (Leadership in the Roads Sector) providing participants with the leadership and management skills required at an operational level. Exploring key aspects of frontline and team leadership and management, participants will build on their skills in self and team development, enhancing collaboration and managing team performance.

MODULE 1 DEVELOPING SELF AND OTHERS This module will enable participants to improve individual and team performance to meet the needs of the organisation. Improvement in individual and team capability starts with each person having self- awareness and a clear understanding of their impact on others. With this understanding, they can make informed choices about their own development needs and those of their team. The module will provide participants with the opportunity to complete a personal skills audit, assess their own preference for learning and those of their team, identifying development needs and create a personal development plan.

MODULE 2 LEADERSHIP & MANAGEMENT IN THE ROADS SECTOR The aim of this module is to develop an introductory knowledge and understanding of management practice, with a specific focus on the task of leadership. It will seek to assess the learner’s own management role requirements and their perspective on leadership in the Roads Sector. Participants will be required to identify factors

that influence their choice of leadership style or behaviour in workplace situations and the effect this has on motivation and commitment of those working with them.

MODULE 3 MANAGING TEAM PERFORMANCE This module is designed to help participants develop their skills in understanding, managing and facilitating the performance of teams. It introduces participants to up-to-date studies on leading high performing teams, motivation, performance management, feedback and rewards, and explores the challenges of building teams, managing project teams and resolving team conflict to move towards engagement and sustained excellence in performance. The module explores these issues and approaches through practical examples from the day-to-day operations of companies and the challenges leaders face in delivering results in line with the organisation’s strategic business objectives.

MODULE 4 ENHANCING COLLABORATION This module will explore ways to conceptualise, manage and enhance inter-organisational collaborative networks, alliances and knowledge sharing. The knowledge, skills and behaviours required for collaborative teamwork within the organisation as well as across global, virtual and organisational boundaries will be developed.

DELIVERY Through workshops, online forums, self-study and one to one coaching, participants will have the opportunity to further explore the opportunities and challenges of applying their learning. Taking shared outcomes and results to create a network of best practice and innovation.

SENIOR LEADERS PROGRAMME POSTGRADUATE DIPLOMA LEADERSHIP IN THE ROADS SECTOR

A Postgraduate Diploma set to identify and enable the skills, knowledge and behaviours needed to lead the required change in the sector; through better understanding self, influencing others and championing continuous improvement.

MODULE 1 LEADING STRATEGICALLY IN THE ROADS SECTOR This module is to develop participants’ critical knowledge and understanding of the role, function and potential impact of strategic leadership through the integration of mainstream theoretical frameworks and practice.

MODULE 2 LEADING CHANGE IN THE ROADS SECTOR This module will examine organisational structures such as mechanistic and organic forms and how these may contribute towards varying leadership approaches. Equally significant is a consideration of the speed of change from revolutionary through to continuous change and how a learning organisation may contribute in creating a ‘readiness’ for change.

MODULE 3 COMMERCIAL COMPETENCE Participants will be presented with frameworks and tools to analyse shifts and trends in the

broader business environment and to evaluate their implications for business performance and business effectiveness. Further, participants will be able to develop their confidence and skills in interpreting and working with technical, numerical and financial data, as well as deepening their understanding of the concepts of value for money, ROI, and strategic budgeting. Participants will develop an understanding of strategic and non-financial factors that may influence investment decisions, while applying this to their own practice.

MODULE 4 STRATEGY AND PLANNING IN THE ROADS SECTOR The module is designed to provide participants with a holistic view of the organisation’s strategic position and the importance of strategic decisions at all levels of the organisation. Strategic issues cut across the functional boundaries of business organisations and require multi-disciplinary skills in developing and implementing solutions. Strategy and planning will be considered in relation to organisational context.

‘MAKING IT DIFFERENT’. Participants should come prepared to live their learning in a safe, supportive yet challenging environment. With a diverse and varied approach to learning including coaching, action learning sets, simulation and gaming technology this programme will encompass a number of experiential activities. This will enable participants to become fully immersed, forging links between theory, practice and professional development.

MA TOP UP MA LEADERSHIP IN THE ROADS SECTOR

This course provides the opportunity to achieve an MA in Leadership in the Roads Sector through the completion of a research dissertation. Participants are able to select an appropriate topic in leadership of their interest to explore in depth.

You will receive three monthly one day workshops introducing you to research methods and techniques. Moreover, the course will be structured to provide milestones in your planning for the submission of the dissertation. Following the successful completion of a project proposal and ethical approval you will be provided with a project supervisor who will assist you in the completion of the dissertation.

BENEFITS OF THE COURSE • Develop a deep understanding

of leadership

• Enhance analytical skills

• Improve your problem solving

• Consider multiple viewpoints

• Develop independence in thinking

• Offer solutions to a work based inquiry

All of the programmes within this brochure are delivered and managed by Coventry University.

Coventry University is a forward-looking, modern university who recognises the need for relevant and comprehensive training specific to industry.

Over the past 5 years Coventry University has risen from 46th to 12th in the Guardian University League table and ranked Modern University of the Year three years running (from 2014 2016).

Contact the ROADS ACADEMY

The Roads Academy Team, Coventry University

www.roadsacademy.co.uk

roadsacademy@coventry.ac.uk

07392096022