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Generous Leadership

To deliver results we need our leaders to give generously of their time and resources, enabling people to to do their best work and to thrive.

Our leaders are:

  • Authentic – they act with purpose and enable self-expression for themselves and others
  • Empathetic – they show genuine care, respect and concern for colleagues and the wider community
  • Adaptive – they enable flexibility and support that fit people’s unique needs

Download an overview to learn more about generous leadership

Generous Leadership in Action Workshops

Translating the principles of Generous Leadership into practical actions that strengthen leadership capability and confidence.

What’s involved in the workshop?

The Centre offers workshop facilitation for teams, groups, and networks across the organisation.

The workshops are designed to be interactive and practical.

Participants will:

  • Learn how the core qualities of generous leadership support effective teams and thriving research environments
  • Hear real leadership stories from senior colleagues
  • Build awareness of your own leadership style and practice
  • Translate concepts into practical actions to help you and your teams lead generously

Session duration: 1.5 – 2 hours.

Participant numbers: Flexible

Pre-work: Complete the Generous Leadership Self-Assessment Tool

Where could the workshop add value?

The workshops provide space and structure for any team or group focusing on their development, individually and collectively.

They are particularly helpful for teams focused on:

  • Navigating change
  • Developing leadership capability
  • Strengthening collaboration and trust
  • Developing inclusive, adaptive leadership practices

If you’re interested in exploring this for your team, please contact the Centre for Coaching & Leadership team.

Generosity and Leadership in Higher Education Webinar

Watch a recent panel discussion including Kathleen Fitzpatrick, author of Leading Generously: Tools for Transformation

Centre for Coaching and Leadership

Supporting and enabling leadership capability and skills development