Suitability
You must be in a Grade 2 to 5 role at the University of Leeds and be
able to attend all four workshops to complete the programme.
Springboard has been developed for all women, whatever their background.
Women undertake the programme for both work and personal reasons and to
do it you need:
• the interest and the desire to look into yourself and to change
what needs changing.
• to be willing to spend a couple of hours a week at home
undertaking
the exercises in the workbook.
• the commitment to attend all four workshops. It is most important
that this time is agreed with your line manager.
You may have to build some self-confidence in order to take some action.
The programme will give you information, skills and support but the rest
is up to you!
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Date(s)
Thursday, September 04, 2025, 09:30 to 16:30
Thursday, October 02, 2025, 09:30 to 16:30
Thursday, October 30, 2025, 09:30 to 16:30
Thursday, November 27, 2025, 09:30 to 16:30
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Description
This three-month programme is designed specifically for women’s personal
and professional development and covers topics including improving self-
confidence, being more proactive, effective communication and
assertiveness.
Springboard is for you if you would like to learn how to:
• Take stock of your strengths and achievements and build on them.
• Identify your weaknesses and turn them into strengths.
• Develop enough confidence to make things happen.
What is included in the Springboard Programme?
You will attend four compulsory one-day workshops which will be
delivered in person on campus. These are highly participative,
supportive and lively. Throughout the programme, you will have support
from your tutor and peers, and you will hear the life and work stories
of four guest speakers, usually from the University.
You will be provided with a workbook which you will work through during
the programme. This is both thought-provoking and fun and helps you get
the most out of the programme.
Topics covered in the programme include:
• Understanding yourself
• Confidence building
• Networking and support
• Work-life balance
• Identifying your values
• Setting goals
• Assertiveness
• More energy, less anxiety
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