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John Mark Williams reposted thisJohn Mark Williams reposted thisOur last two days of sessions with the Commonwealth Young Leaders Fellowship were extremely valuable, and I can’t believe it’s now come to an end! On Thursday, Teesside University hosted us at their campus in London, giving us a tour of their recently opened site, including some very cool immersive technology. We had an incredible session with Layne Robinson where we challenged the assumptions of our projects, and gained a new perspective on project management, and impact. At Teesside, all of the Fellows shared a 5 minute presentation of the project we will be implementing as part of the fellowship, which was great preparation for the presentation we will each be doing at the Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting (CHOGM) in Antigua and Barbuda this November! On our last day, we had a lovely session with the Institute of Leadership, led by John Mark Williams , this was an extremely helpful hands on workshop which gave us all a chance to connect and offer insights to eachother on the implementation of our projects. John’s mantra is “We are what we share” and that was the core theme of this session. Finally, we had a session with Linford A. Andrews, Head of Electoral Support with the Commonwealth Parliamentary Association Secretariat. We discussed the future of democracy, and how youth can and should be engaged to not only be a voice, but an influence on decision making. We also took Saturday to explore all the landmarks of London together as a cohort, and had an awesome time exploring together. Looking forward to reconnecting with everyone in Antigua in a bit! Osman Naqvi, MBA, MMgt Abigail Brady Rhoden Theophilus Berchie Michael Toyinbo Kayleen Walter Filipe C. Joshua Harris
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John Mark Williams reposted this🇪🇺 One of the particularities of CEC European Managers that makes us unique is that we represent countries outside the European Union, such as Norway (Lederne), the United Kingdom (The Institute of Leadership) or Switzerland (Swiss Leaders). But we also give a voice to leaders in one of the most fascinating regions of the continent: the Balkans. 🇷🇸 A few months ago, I had the opportunity to speak with Jelena Bulatovic, Srpska asocijacija menadžera's Executive Director, and I was able to see first-hand how important the work they are doing in Serbia is. 👏 SAM is celebrating its 20th anniversary, and from Brussels, we are proud to highlight their commitment to the European project and to modern, competitive leadership. European Commission #UseYourLeadership #EUAffairs #SocialDialogue #managers #tradeunionJohn Mark Williams reposted this🇷🇸 Our member organisation in Serbia, Srpska asocijacija menadžera, Celebrates 20 Years of Leadership, Trust and Responsibility ➕ Read the full article: https://lnkd.in/eBBr-cC5 Founded in 2006, SAM has grown from a small group of around 40 managers into a community of more than 500 business leaders, representing companies whose teams employ more than 70,000 people. Throughout its development, the association has remained focused on professional excellence, integrity, responsible leadership, knowledge-sharing and strengthening the wider business community. 🇪🇺 Srpska asocijacija menadžera (SAM) is also deeply committed to the shared European project and actively advocates for a stronger, more united European Union that fully embraces the countries of the Balkan region. Serbian leaders at Srpska asocijacija menadžera believe that modern leadership is increasingly associated with collaboration, emotional intelligence, authenticity, listening and the ability to create space for others to contribute. The old organisational “pyramid” is increasingly being replaced by models based on partnership and shared purpose. In the words of its Executive Director Jelena Bulatovic, "Leadership is what you enable others to become". Association of Montenegrin Managers CIDA Manager Manageritalia Federmanager Lederne - Danmarks største lederorganisation Ledarna – Sveriges chefsorganisation Lederne CFE-CGC CCP Confederación de Cuadros y Profesionales CNC-NCK : Nationale Confederatie Kaderleden - Confédération Nationale des Cadres The Institute of Leadership Swiss Leaders Združenje Manager Srpska asocijacija menadžera ULA - Deutscher Führungskräfteverband Ένωση Ανωτάτων Στελεχών Επιχειρήσεων- ΕΑΣΕ FECCIA - European Federation of Managerial Staff in the Chemical and Allied Industries European Commission Council of the European Union European Economic and Social Committee Eurofound European Labour Authority European Agency for Safety and Health at Work (EU-OSHA) #Exchange #Managers #ManagersPlus #jobs #Erasmus #matchmaking #professionalexchange #network #innovation
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John Mark Williams reposted thisJohn Mark Williams reposted this⏰ Final reminder: Leadership Awards 2026 nominations close at 5pm TODAY! ‼️ I know I’m connected to so many brilliant leaders and organisations doing incredible things every day, and amazing leadership deserves to be recognised 💜 Whether you’re developing others, investing in future talent, challenging convention, creating better workplaces or making a genuine difference, this is your chance to shout about it! You can nominate yourself, someone else or an organisation, and it’s completely FREE to enter 🙌 🏆 This year’s categories are: Organisation Awards: 💫 Supporting Young Leaders Award 💫 Innovation with Impact Award 💫 Most Innovative IA Programme 💫 Leadership Provider of the Year 💫 Leadership Excellence Award 💫 International Leaders of the Year Individual Awards: 💫 Emerging Young Leaders Award 💫 Leadership Excellence Award 💫 International Leader of the Year 💫 Leadership Book of the Year So, if someone in your network deserves recognition, your organisation is doing something you’re really proud of, or you’ve been doing some brilliant work yourself, don’t be afraid to shout about it! 📅 Nominations close: 5pm TODAY, Wednesday 19 August 📣 Shortlist announced: Tuesday 8 September 🏆 Awards ceremony: Tuesday 29 September at DoubleTree by Hilton, Milton Keynes A quick note to our brilliant judges: you will receive all the final details on Thursday. Thank you again for giving your time and expertise to help us celebrate some truly inspiring leadership 💜 The awards take place following our Leadership Live 2026 Conference, bringing leaders and organisations together for a full day focused on this year’s theme, Leading with Humanity. There are people doing amazing things who probably don’t even realise their work is worthy of an award. It is. So, who will you put forward? 👀 👉Submit your nomination before 5pm today: bit.ly/ll26awards 🎟️Leadership Live 2026 Conference & Awards: bit.ly/leadershiplive2026 Rebecca Martin FCIM, FIoL / Laura Chassels / Jerome Goodluck / Karen Usmani MIoL / Annette Wade-Clarke FCIM FIoL / Amber W. / Rachel Mullings MBACP MIoL / Anthony B.
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John Mark Williams reposted thisJohn Mark Williams reposted this💡 Great leaders build great teams. But bringing talented people together doesn't guarantee a winning team... People have different strengths, ways of working, perspectives and approaches to challenges. Understanding those differences and learning how to harness them, is a key part of effective leadership. 📣 That's why we're delighted to announce our new partnership with Belbin® - The Team Role Company 🤝 When it comes to understanding the different ways people contribute to teams, Belbin are the experts. At The Institute of Leadership, we also believe leadership is about understanding those around you - recognising their strengths and creating the conditions for people to work at their best. Our partnership brings together this shared commitment to helping leaders understand themselves and their teams better. We're looking forward to collaborating further with Belbin to better support and equip the leadership community. 🔓 Members can access our exclusive Belbin course on MyLeadership+, exploring the Team Roles framework and how it can help you better understand and develop your team. Find out more 👇 #Leadership #LeadershipDevelopment #TeamDevelopment #TeamEffectiveness #LearningAndDevelopment
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John Mark Williams reposted thisJohn Mark Williams reposted this🇪🇺 How do you stay competitive when the rules of the game change every single day? Our answer is CEC European Managers 1M managers' network. 🔵 Join the 𝗠𝗔𝗡𝗔𝗚𝗘𝗥𝗦+ program and meet other managers across Europe. ➕ Start your exchange here: https://lnkd.in/emv8eeZw Many managers from several countries have already registered. 🔴 Take advantage of this unique opportunity and get ready to be matched with other European colleagues from different countries and leadership traditions. If you have further questions, do not hesitate to contact CEC European Managers' Deputy Secretary General Silvia Pugi or Communication Officer Pere Vilanova. CIDA Manager Manageritalia Federmanager Lederne - Danmarks største lederorganisation Ledarna – Sveriges chefsorganisation Lederne CFE-CGC CCP Confederación de Cuadros y Profesionales CNC-NCK : Nationale Confederatie Kaderleden - Confédération Nationale des Cadres The Institute of Leadership Swiss Leaders Združenje Manager Srpska asocijacija menadžera ULA - Deutscher Führungskräfteverband Ένωση Ανωτάτων Στελεχών Επιχειρήσεων- ΕΑΣΕ FECCIA - European Federation of Managerial Staff in the Chemical and Allied Industries Association of Montenegrin Managers European Commission Council of the European Union European Economic and Social Committee Eurofound European Labour Authority European Agency for Safety and Health at Work (EU-OSHA) #Exchange #Managers #ManagersPlus #jobs #Erasmus #matchmaking #professionalexchange #network #innovation
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John Mark Williams reposted thisJohn Mark Williams reposted thisWhat a line-up! 🤩 As we get closer to The Institute of Leadership's Leadership Live 2026, I’m getting more and more excited about the people we’ll be hearing from on the day. We’ve got such a brilliant mix of speakers joining us, each bringing their own experiences, perspectives and ideas to this year’s theme of Leading with Humanity. I’m really looking forward to seeing our CEO, John Mark Williams, take to the stage, alongside our keynote speakers, Dr. Poornima Luthra, Oliver Latham, Liz Mayon-White and Paul Haynes PCC. And then, once the conference comes to a close, Aaron Phipps MBE PLY will be taking us into the evening as host of the Leadership Live Awards🏆 It feels incredibly fitting to have Aaron leading us through an evening dedicated to celebrating achievement, resilience and exceptional leadership🙌🏻 One of the things I love about this line-up is just how different the perspectives are. Leadership doesn’t look the same in every organisation, sector or situation, and having the opportunity to hear from people with such varied experiences is exactly what days like Leadership Live are all about. Lots to learn, lots to think about and, I’m sure, plenty of conversations that will continue long after the day itself. Who are you looking forward to hearing from?👀 📅 29 September 2026 📍 DoubleTree by Hilton, Milton Keynes 🎟️ Come and join us at Leadership Live 2026: bit.ly/leadershiplive2026 #LL26 #LeadershipLive2026 #LeadingWithHumanity #LeadershipDevelopment #LeadershipConference #LeadershipAwards #TheInstituteOfLeadership Rebecca Martin FCIM, FIoL, Jerome Goodluck, Anthony B., Annette Wade-Clarke FCIM FIoL, Karen Usmani MIoL
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John Mark Williams reposted thisJohn Mark Williams reposted thisShhhhh! August LinkedIn Lurkers: don't tell anyone but super early bird tickets for Eastside People's Festival of Trusteeship are on sale. £21 for a weekly pass until the end of the month. Total bargain. That's £21 for access to your choice of 15-20 online live sessions and the recordings across #TrusteesWeek (9th-13th November 2026). The programme will be out in September, so this is for those keen beans/Festival groupies who are coming whatever (you know who you are!). This is the equivalent of putting your tent up a day early for the best pitch, or your towel by the pool. ⛺🏊♀️ We are pleased as punch to have two headline sponsors this year: Ecclesiastical Insurance UK and The Institute of Leadership Our strand sponsors are Stone King LLP (Good Governance strand), Evelyn Partners (a new Money Matters strand on fundraising and finance) and The Chartered Governance Institute UK & Ireland (Thought Leadership strand). Our lovely sponsors enable us to keep our prices super accessible, which is a key part of why we are the largest gathering of trustees in the UK (1,600 attendees last year). Our friends at Civil Society Media Ltd are helping us grow the Festival even further, and a wider group of brilliant partner organisations help us with publicising the Festival to as many trustees as possible and with putting a cracking programme together: ACEVO, Association of Chairs, Board Racial Diversity UK, Centre for Charity Effectiveness (CCE), Fair Collective, ICAEW and Young Trustees Movement. ❤️ The next job is to finish turning the 214 (yep, 2-1-4!) incredible session ideas we've received into a stunning programme. To wet your whistle, here are some recently received ones: * Governance under pressure * What should keep trustees awake? * Class in the boardroom, * Governance myths busted * Co-chairing * Does organisational size matter? * Knowing when to step down as a trustee * Leave trustee ego at the door * Are trustees too nice? Get your tickets here: https://lnkd.in/e8CRTPAe
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John Mark Williams reposted thisJohn Mark Williams reposted this🚀 Stepping into management for the first time? Moving into a management role is one of the biggest career transitions you'll make. The skills that helped you succeed as an individual contributor are important, but leading others brings new challenges and responsibilities. 💡 We've rounded up 7 things many managers wish they'd known from the very beginning. 💭 What's one piece of advice you'd give to someone managing a team for the first time? #Leadership #LeadershipDevelopment #FirstTimeManager #LeadershipSkills #NewManagers
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John Mark Williams liked thisJohn Mark Williams liked thisDirector-General Razmi Farook and Deputy Director-General Clara T. C. are in Antigua and Barbuda, leading a Foundation delegation ahead of the 2026 Commonwealth People’s Forum. We have engaged closely with colleagues from the Government of Antigua and Barbuda, as we look forward to the Forum. Discussions have focused on strengthening local and regional participation and ensuring civil society voices are shared with Commonwealth leaders. There has also been a shared emphasis on the importance of the creative economy at CHOGM and beyond. Registrations to attend the People’s Forum in Antigua and Barbuda are open. You can apply to participate here: https://lnkd.in/eQgeZqbb
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John Mark Williams reacted on this🔵 We’re kicking off September with this fascinating programme for managers and leaders from across Europe: CEC European Managers, the social partner recognised by European institutions representing business leaders across Europe, is offering you a network for exchange and innovation — something like an Erasmus, but for managers. #UseYourLeadership #Erasmus #Managers #Exchange #Networking Silvia Pugi is leading the initiative and sharing more information here:John Mark Williams reacted on this🇪🇺 How do you stay competitive when the rules of the game change every single day? Our answer is CEC European Managers 1M managers' network. 🔵 Join the 𝗠𝗔𝗡𝗔𝗚𝗘𝗥𝗦+ program and meet other managers across Europe. ➕ Start your exchange here: https://lnkd.in/emv8eeZw Many managers from several countries have already registered. 🔴 Take advantage of this unique opportunity and get ready to be matched with other European colleagues from different countries and leadership traditions. If you have further questions, do not hesitate to contact CEC European Managers' Deputy Secretary General Silvia Pugi or Communication Officer Pere Vilanova. CIDA Manager Manageritalia Federmanager Lederne - Danmarks største lederorganisation Ledarna – Sveriges chefsorganisation Lederne CFE-CGC CCP Confederación de Cuadros y Profesionales CNC-NCK : Nationale Confederatie Kaderleden - Confédération Nationale des Cadres The Institute of Leadership Swiss Leaders Združenje Manager Srpska asocijacija menadžera ULA - Deutscher Führungskräfteverband Ένωση Ανωτάτων Στελεχών Επιχειρήσεων- ΕΑΣΕ FECCIA - European Federation of Managerial Staff in the Chemical and Allied Industries Association of Montenegrin Managers European Commission Council of the European Union European Economic and Social Committee Eurofound European Labour Authority European Agency for Safety and Health at Work (EU-OSHA) #Exchange #Managers #ManagersPlus #jobs #Erasmus #matchmaking #professionalexchange #network #innovation
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John Mark Williams reacted on thisJohn Mark Williams reacted on thisA Week of Learning, Leadership and Commonwealth Connection 🇬🇭🌍 I am still reflecting on an extraordinary week in London as part of the Commonwealth Young Leaders Fellowship, an experience filled with learning, meaningful connections and renewed commitment to youth-led change. It was a profound honour to represent Ghana as one of young leaders selected from across the Commonwealth. I carried with me not only my personal aspirations, but also the hopes, perspectives and innovative spirit of young Ghanaians. Our immersion week began at the historic Marlborough House, where we connected in person as Fellows and engaged with accomplished leaders, including Kate Robertson , Founder of One Young World; Patrick Dunne ; Mr Oral Holder, High Commissioner of Barbados; H.E Ambassador Prof. Olufolake Abdulrazaq ; and Romario Ellis , Founder of OuterCircle. Their insights reinforced the importance of courageous, inclusive and purpose-driven leadership. Throughout the week, we participated in sessions with the Commonwealth Climate Change Division, explored the work of The King's Foundation in supporting rural communities and took part in an engaging leadership exercise facilitated by the London School of Economics and Political Science. A session with public-speaking expert Simon Bucknall also provided practical strategies for communicating ideas with clarity, confidence and impact. At Teesside University London , we explored its impressive campus and immersive technology facilities. We also worked with Layne Robinson to question our assumptions, strengthen our project designs and think more critically about implementation, sustainability and measurable impact. A particularly important moment for me was presenting the proposed environmental anomaly detection dashboard. The project seeks to use geospatial data and digital technology to identify emerging environmental threats; including illegal mining activities, coastal erosion and settlement stress and support faster, evidence-based interventions in Ghana. Presenting the idea to the Fellows and receiving their feedback helped me identify new possibilities for strengthening the initiative. Our session with John Mark Williams and the Institute of Leadership reminded us that “we are what we share.” It demonstrated the value of collaboration, peer learning and collective responsibility in transforming promising ideas into sustainable solutions. We concluded with Linford A. Andrews of the Commonwealth Parliamentary Association Secretariat, whose session challenged us to consider the future of democracy and the role of young people. Youth must not merely be invited to speak; we must be empowered to influence decisions and participate meaningfully in shaping the institutions that determine our future. My sincere appreciation goes to the Commonwealth Youth Council , Omotayo Mary Dada , Joshua Opey , our facilitators, speakers and partner institutions for making this experience possible.
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John Mark Williams reacted on thisJohn Mark Williams reacted on thisThe Youth Changemakers Summit 2026 welcomes students, young professionals, entrepreneurs, researchers, social entrepreneurs, community leaders, volunteers, and changemakers from around the world. Eligibility: Ages 16–48 • All Nationalities • All Academic Backgrounds • No IELTS Required • No Previous Conference Experience Required 02–05 December 2026 | Budapest, Hungary 70 Funded Scholarships: 30 Fully Funded • 40 Partially Funded Deadline: 11 October 2026 Apply now: www.thegiic.org [Youth Changemakers Summit 2026 • Budapest Hungary • Fully Funded Scholarships • Youth Conference • Youth Leadership • Global Youth Opportunities • International Conference] #YouthChangemakersSummit #FullyFundedScholarships #YouthLeadership #BudapestHungary #GlobalYouth
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John Mark Williams reacted on thisJohn Mark Williams reacted on thisOur last two days of sessions with the Commonwealth Young Leaders Fellowship were extremely valuable, and I can’t believe it’s now come to an end! On Thursday, Teesside University hosted us at their campus in London, giving us a tour of their recently opened site, including some very cool immersive technology. We had an incredible session with Layne Robinson where we challenged the assumptions of our projects, and gained a new perspective on project management, and impact. At Teesside, all of the Fellows shared a 5 minute presentation of the project we will be implementing as part of the fellowship, which was great preparation for the presentation we will each be doing at the Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting (CHOGM) in Antigua and Barbuda this November! On our last day, we had a lovely session with the Institute of Leadership, led by John Mark Williams , this was an extremely helpful hands on workshop which gave us all a chance to connect and offer insights to eachother on the implementation of our projects. John’s mantra is “We are what we share” and that was the core theme of this session. Finally, we had a session with Linford A. Andrews, Head of Electoral Support with the Commonwealth Parliamentary Association Secretariat. We discussed the future of democracy, and how youth can and should be engaged to not only be a voice, but an influence on decision making. We also took Saturday to explore all the landmarks of London together as a cohort, and had an awesome time exploring together. Looking forward to reconnecting with everyone in Antigua in a bit! Osman Naqvi, MBA, MMgt Abigail Brady Rhoden Theophilus Berchie Michael Toyinbo Kayleen Walter Filipe C. Joshua Harris
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John Mark Williams reacted on thisJohn Mark Williams reacted on thisI started posting on LinkedIn a year ago. I had no idea what I was doing. I remember making my first few posts and my hands would literally sweat before hitting post because I was so worried about what other people would think of me. Since then, my posts have about 200,000 impressions. I’m not trying to go viral. I post because I know there are other people my age who feel stuck, don’t have much money, and know they want more out of life but aren’t sure where to start. I've gotten clients from LinkedIn, met a lot of great people, and probably most importantly, I've gotten way more confident and stopped caring so much about what other people think. I've also had people make fun of me. I've had meme accounts made about me. A year ago that stuff would've really bothered me. Now I really don't care. I'm trying to build something and I know where I want to go. I'm not going to let someone else's opinion of me change that. If you've thought about posting but you're worried about what people will think, just start. Your first posts will probably suck. Mine did. But who cares. You never know who might see it, who you might meet, or where it could lead you. P.S. The image above is my first "real" linkedin post when I decided to start posting consistently.
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Northumbria University
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