The Ladies Gaelic Football Association launched our Strategic Roadmap 2017-2022 in 2018 and a key area of this is to ‘Define a Model to Promote Female Leadership Across the Association’. The first step of this was to put a Female Leadership Work group in place and they identified the need for a Female Leadership Programme to be in place as part of an overall Female Leadership Strategy. We are delighted to announce that expressions of interest are now open for this programme and we will have 5 places available for each of the strands below: Coaching Officiating Administration PR/Media This programme will take place over a 12 month period with four generic leadership themed days where the full group of 20 participants will be together and then 6 evenings dedicated to their specified strand. These interactive sessions will be delivered by expert leaders in each field and some of the most high profile females in Ireland. When will the Programme take place? Day 1: 23rd March 2019 Day 2: 8th June 2019 Day 3: 19th October 2019 Day 4: 15th February 2020 There will also be two evenings between each date assigned to your strand. Why Should I apply for the Programme? You will learn to inspire and lead others by better understanding yourself and how you relate to people and situations. The Female Leadership Programme will develop your personal leadership skills, helping you to achieve your goals and reach your full potential. Participants will: Gain a better understanding of yourself as a leader; your behaviours, strengths and weaknesses in your role, and how to utilise these qualities effectively Take away a set of frameworks to look at leadership effectiveness in yourself and others Develop focus through clear goals and a commitment to your next steps to develop your leadership impact and pathway in the organisation Work and network with a supportive peer network facing similar challenges across different strands Receive expert training throughout programme and also have an assigned mentor for guidance and support Be given practical opportunities throughout programme How Can I Be Part of this Programme? Applications are now open and you can CLICK HERE to complete the application form. Participants must be female, 18+ and demonstrate an interest in progressing in their chosen field. For further information please email lyn.savage@lgfa.ie Enquire Now for this Exciting New Programme!