Course Information
Level: Expert
Location: Shrivenham
School/Centre: Defence Leadership Centre
Course Code: DSLP
Duration: 10 days over a 4-5 month period. (Module 1 is 3 days, Module 2 is 3 days and Module 3 is 4 days)
When: Multiple dates available
About this course
This is a mandatory three-part residential programme which draws together a balanced portfolio of participants from a wide variety of different backgrounds and with different experiences who share a common interest in operating in and around the strategic leadership space.
Once enrolled on module 1 you will automatically be enrolled on the next two related modules. Therefore, please ensure you are free to attend all dates.
| Course | Module | Start date | End date |
|---|---|---|---|
| DSLP 014-24 | Module 1 | 21 Jan 25 | 23 Jan 25 |
| Module 2 | 11 Mar 25 | 13 Mar 25 | |
| Module 3 | 12 May 25 | 15 May 25 | |
| DSLP 015-24 | Module 1 | 4 Feb 25 | 6 Feb 25 |
| Module 2 | 18 Mar 25 | 20 Mar 25 | |
| Module 3 | 19 May 25 | 22 May 25 | |
| DSLP 011-25 | Module 1 | 29 April 25 | 1 May 25 |
| Module 2 | 3 Jun 25 | 5 Jun 25 | |
| Module 3 | 7 Jul 25 | 10 Jul 25 | |
| DSLP 012-25 | Module 1 | 17 Jun 25 | 19 Jun 25 |
| Module 2 | 22 Jul 25 | 24 Jul 25 | |
| Module 3 | 8 Sep 25 | 11 Sep 25 | |
| DSLP 013-25 | Module 1 | 16 Sep 25 | 18 Sep 25 |
| Module 2 | 21 Oct 25 | 23 Oct 25 | |
| Module 3 | 24 Nov 25 | 27 Nov 25`` | |
| DSLP 014-25 | Module 1 | 13 Jan 26 | 15 Jan 26 |
| Module 2 | 17 Feb 26 | 19 Feb 26 | |
| Module 3 | 23 Mar 26 | 26 Mar 26 | |
| DSLP 015-25 | Module 1 | 27 Jan 26 | 29 Jan 26 |
| Module 2 | 3 Mar 26 | 5 Mar 26 | |
| Module 3 | 13 Apr 26 | 16 Apr 26 |
What you will learn
Module 1:
- focusses on leading self. Understanding yourself, and how you react and make decisions under stress is a critical element of effective leadership. In addition to focused academia on emotional intelligence and meta-cognition, you are requested to use two psychometric tools: a 360° assessment and a personality questionnaire to assist the self-awareness process - the outputs from which are further explored in one-to-one executive coaching sessions throughout the programme
Module 2:
- delves into influence and motivation. It encourages you to think deeply about how to lead individuals, construct authentic narratives and build effective relationships with your teams. Through a process of shared enquiry, you will also offer your own experiences of leadership, providing a greater understanding of the opportunities and challenges across the MOD
Module 3:
- focusses on the strategic leader. In this module academia and organisation design practitioners will provide an insight into tools and systems that can be used to complement the leadership aims and strategic objectives of your organisations. Facilitated discussion will continue to develop a your understanding of defence and the complex challenges faced by its leaders
How this course will help your career
This course will provide personal and professional development to further enhance your leadership skills.
Entry requirements
Who can attend this course
- Military
- MOD civil servants
Military 1-star and MOD senior civil servant 1-star level.
Designed for UK nationals only.
Before you attend
Pre-course work in support of the psychometric package.
Additional information
How the course will be taught
- Face-to-face/Residential