Resilient Leadership in Action

Resilient Leadership in Action is a national flagship experiential leadership programme designed to prepare you for leadership roles in Higher Education.

This programme is not about theory, but hands-on practice. You will undertake different activities in teams, with each participant having the opportunity to lead.
You will work with colleagues from Imperial and six other universities from a variety of discipline backgrounds and at different career stages.

You will also have the opportunity to work closely with a colleague to gain more personal insights and practise your coaching capability, which is an invaluable leadership skill.

As part of the programme, you will receive a bespoke Resilient Leaders Elements Development Profile Report, and your learning will be supported by experienced coaches who will offer insights into how you operate in a leadership role.

Course information

The course requires 2-3 hours of pre-work to create your bespoke Resilient Leaders Elements Development Profile.

Format - online: 2.5 hours (09.30 – 12.00) x 3 days (Wednesday – Friday) over 3 weeks, plus approximately 5 hours of self-paced preparatory work and reflection time

Format - in-person: 3 days (09.00 – 17.00) plus approximately 5 hours of self-paced preparatory work and reflection time

You will receive all joining information from the organisers at King’s College London before the live online sessions take place. All course materials and access to the Resilient Leaders Elements Platform will be made accessible by King’s College London through SharePoint.

Learning outcomes

• Be more confident in leading yourself and others
• Understand the impact you have on people around you
• Unify people towards a common goal
• Adapt your leadership to meet the needs of different situations
• Build your resilience in the face of uncertainty and pressure
• Expand your personal and professional network in a collaborative environment

How to book

This course is aimed at independent research fellows, but there are a limited number of spaces for senior postdocs.

To express an interest in attending this course, you need to complete a short application:

There are no further sessions taking place this academic year. Course dates for 2026-27 will be available to book from late September.