Leadership for Future Performance

Delegates must be living and working within the REPUBLIC OF IRELAND to qualify for funding on thie programme.

This is paid programme. Free ticketing on eventbrite for registration purposes only.

See below for T&C*

By embracing Sustainable People Practices, businesses take a holistic approach to human resource management, considering the long-term impact on both employees and the business.

In May 2024, Sustainable HRM Skillnet launched the Sustainable People Practices Framework, a comprehensive guide designed to empower businesses and improve employees’ working lives, helping them become "net better off." This framework integrates key areas such as employee well-being, continuous learning, fair compensation, and workforce empowerment.

The framework is a forward-thinking model designed to fosters an environment where employees and organisations can thrive together, building a strong and comprehensive foundation for all future business initiatives.

The "Leadership for Future Performance" programme has been carefully designed to align with this framework, supporting businesses in developing an all-encompassing strategy that unifies divisional and departmental plans into one comprehensive approach. This programme will assist senior managers, decision-makers, and business owners in adopting Sustainable People Practices within their leadership and strategic planning.

Key components of the programme include:

• Strategic Planning: Aligning business strategies with sustainable goals.
• Culture and Leadership Development: Building a purpose-driven and inclusive workplace culture.
• Sustainability and Governance: Navigating Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) standards and integrating sustainability into core business practices.
• Shaping the Future Workforce: Ensuring your workforce is equipped for future challenges, focusing on adaptability, innovation, and resilience.

Programme Dates:

• Programme Dates:
• Wednesday 24th September 2025 – Full Day Onsite
• Wednesday 8th October 2025 – ½ day online
• Wednesday 22nd October 2025 – ½ day online
• Wednesday 5th November 2025 – Full Day Onsite
• Wednesday 19th November 2025 – ½ day online
• Wednesday 3rd December 2025 – ½ day online
• Wednesday 7th January 2025 – Full Day Onsite
• Wednesday 21st January 2025 – ½ day online

• Wednesday 4th February 2025 - Final Day - ½ day online
• Wednesday 25th February 2025 - Presentations

• Module 1: Strategic Leadership in Sustainable People Practices
• Module 2: The People Practices Framework
• (Merge) Module 4: Shaping the Future Workforce: Strategic Insights for Senior Leaders. Module 6: Optimising People Practices and Processes
• Module 3: Transformational Leadership and Culture Enhancement for Senior Executives
• Module 5: Advanced Strategic Planning - Full Day Onsite
• Module 7: Governance, Risk Management, and Regulatory Compliance
• Module 8: Driving Strategic Social Impact and Community Engagement
• Module 9: Planning and Budgeting for Sustainable Impact

Accreditation: European Training Foundation (ETF)

Participants will acquire the knowledge and skills necessary to navigate the ever-evolving landscape of compliance, regulatory requirements, and best practice initiatives, ensuring alignment with both customer expectations and stakeholder demands.

By integrating ESG principles with cutting-edge people practices, this programme empowers businesses to create a resilient, future-ready workforce while addressing critical sustainability challenges. Participants will develop the leadership skills required to foster a sustainable business culture, build high-performing teams, and enhance their organisation’s ability to succeed in the face of change.

This programme will provide the time and space for participants to step back and critically assess their organisations with the support of experts in sustainability, leadership, and HR strategy. At the end of the programme, participants will produce a comprehensive strategic plan, integrating their existing departmental divisional strategies and aligning them with sustainable growth principles.

The impact of this programme will be profound. You will emerge with improved leadership skills, a deeper understanding of Sustainable People Practices, and the confidence to update your existing business and people strategy with a sustainable lens, leading to a sustainable workforce and long-term success.

This programme has been designed and developed to meet the European Training Foundation (ETF) standards of best practice and is managed and delivered in accordance with the Optimum Results ISO9001:2015 Quality Standard.

Certification

Participants, working individually or in small teams of up to three people, will produce a Work-Based Assignment, Strategic Business Growth Plan, or other relevant outputs that demonstrate their learning and development. These will be assessed to verify the skills and knowledge gained directly through the training.

Successful candidates will receive an ETF Certificate, approved by Sustainable HRM Skillnet and CIPD Ireland. The output should be relevant to the needs of the organisation, the topic, content and format will be agreed by organisation management and approved by Optimum Results Ltd Director of Training and Consultancy.

Designed for:

Senior people practitioners and their teams, we recommend more than one member of the HR team attending the training, as there will be operational and strategic execution required. The course has been designed to make use of the sustainable people practices framework and equip people practitioners with real tools and resources to future proof their organisations.

The Full in person days will take place in The Killeshin Hotel, Portlaoise. Parking available onsite.

All other days will be delivered as 1/2 days online.

*Terms and Conditions

Programme fee is €1150 - entitles a company to 2 delegate places.

To book your place visit - https://sustainablehrmskillnet.ie/event/leadership-for-future-performance/