Action Learning Set for aspiring leaders

What is it?

An Action Learning Set (ALS) is a structured format of peer support with a facilitator, which takes place at regular intervals with the same people attending each time. The purpose of the ALS is to focus on work challenges and learn from the process. Members present and explore live work issues in turn with support from other members in a facilitated and safe environment. The emphasis is on action and reflection.

Each in-person session is 2.5 hours long. Set members are expected to attend every one of the seven sessions, i.e. the introduction session and 6 monthly sets.

How will it help me?

• Develop your confidence and resilience as a leader
• Explore and find a way forward with an issue
• Learn to ask the right questions rather than offer advice or a quick fix

Testimonials from previous ALS participants:

“I have never seen such ‘movement’ in learning/understanding/self-awareness as I have done in this space.”

“Gives space for personal as well as professional development – consistently a very non-judgemental culture.”

“A unique experience: time, space, and peer support. Invaluable.”

“This is the first block of time I’ve actively protected for myself month by month – the value is huge.”

“My relationship with my board is completely different – this has changed my outlook.”

Booking details

The Action Learning Set costs £250 for the introduction and six sessions, which works out at £35 a session. The introduction is on Thursday 12 June and all sessions are from 9.30am to 12.00pm.

Subsequent session dates are 3 July, 31 July, 4 September, 2 October, 6 November and 4 December. All sessions are in-person at Community Works in central Brighton and you must be able to attend every session.

The ALS is for CEOs, Directors and senior leaders working in the Voluntary, Community and Social Enterprise sector across Brighton & Hove. There are 6 places on this set.

Contact Emily at emily@communityworks.org.uk to find out more about the ALS, accessibility needs or to book your place.

About the facilitator

Bela Emerson is an ALS facilitator, community musician and cellist; she is the founder / Programme Manager of Music for Connection CIC. She has a wealth of experience as a facilitator and mentor in a range of settings: community, arts, and social enterprise. She trained as an Action Learning Set facilitator in 2020 and currently facilitates sets for Community Works and within the community arts sector.

Contact Bela if you have any questions about what to expect: actionlearningbrighton@gmail.com or www.belaemerson.com or 01273 569096

Accessibility

Please see Community Base for details of the venue and how to get there on public transport.

If you are interested in car sharing take a look at Liftshare.com

If there is anything else we can do to make this event accessible to you, please let us know.