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Leadership Programme

The Authentic Role Models Programme is a one day course for lesbian, gay and bisexual staff. 

What is the programme?
The objectives of the programme
How to apply
In house programmes

“By being who I am I’ve been able to channel my energies into what matters. I don’t have to maintain a façade that is self-defeating and attacks my integrity.”
Paul Newby 

“Having lesbian, gay and bisexual role models is very important. It shows others you can be who you are.”
Sarah Weir OBE

What is the Authentic Role Models Programme? 

Stonewall, and hundreds of leading employers across the UK, understand that people perform better when they can be themselves. At Stonewall, we know exactly how important role models are to our sense of self. This one day programme, for lesbian, gay and bisexual staff at all levels in an organisation, is designed to help you think about what it means to be authentic in the workplace and how you can be a more effective role model.

The objectives of the programme are:

• For you to develop a highly personal understanding of what it means to be authentic in the workplace.
• For you to define what being a role model means for you, your colleagues and your organisation.
• For you to identify achievable ways to step up as a role model in your workplace.
• Increased visibility of lesbian, gay and bisexual role models, seen to take an active role as change agents in the workplace.

Despite the  confidence of some prominent lesbian, gay and bisexual business leaders and public servants in being open about their sexual orientation, lesbian, gay and bisexual people remain under-represented at senior levels in many organisations. Numerous employers are now focussing on the career development and ambitions of their lesbian, gay and bisexual staff. This one day programme provides a unique opportunity to work with other lesbian, gay and bisexual staff to explore these themes.

How to apply

Applications are now closed for the next Authentic Role Models programme on 13 May 2013 in Central London. If you are interested in future dates please do drop us an email at leadership@stonewall.org.uk or call Lorna Fulton on  0207 593 1865.

Programme rates
Stonewall Diversity Champions £300 + VAT per person
Full rate £350 + VAT per person

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In-house programmes

The Authentic Role Models Programme can be delivered in-house to groups of 12 to 36 including LGBT staff network group members. For further information, please email leadership@stonewall.org.uk