Leadership in the Green Economy

Businesses are facing increasing pressure to operate more efficiently, reduce costs and respond to changing expectations from customers, supply chains and regulators. 

Much of this change is being driven by the transition to a more sustainable and low-carbon economy, which is influencing how organisations operate, how they compete and how they access funding and new opportunities. 

At the same time, individuals are expected to develop broader skills, take on more responsibility and adapt to changing role requirements, whether entering employment, progressing within their career or sustaining their own business activity. 

The challenge facing organisations and individuals 

Many organisations recognise the need to improve performance and respond to these changes, but lack the time, structure or expertise to do so effectively. 

This can result in inefficiencies, increased costs, missed opportunities and limited access to funding or contracts. 

For individuals, there is often a lack of structured pathways to develop the practical skills needed to progress, take on greater responsibility or strengthen their position within the job market or their own business. 

Where the opportunity sits 

This structured 10-week programme starting this September provides a practical opportunity to improve efficiency, reduce avoidable costs, strengthen competitiveness and respond to sustainability and regulatory expectations in a meaningful way. 

It offers a clear route to developing the capability needed to perform more effectively, make better decisions and adapt to a changing environment. 

A practical, expert-led approach 

Delivered by Keele University in collaboration with industry experts, the programme combines academic expertise with real-world experience. 

It is delivered through a flexible hybrid model, combining in-person and online sessions designed to fit around work and business commitments. 

Participants will work on real organisational or business challenges throughout the programme, ensuring that learning is directly relevant and immediately applicable. 

This provides access to expertise and structured support that many organisations would typically only access through consultancy or specialist training. 

What you will walk away with 

By the end of the programme, participants will: 

• Develop a structured action plan tailored to their organisation or business 
• Identify practical opportunities to improve efficiency and reduce costs 
• Strengthen their ability to respond to changing market and regulatory expectations 
• Build confidence to take on greater responsibility or leadership activity 
• Gain insight that can be applied immediately within their role, organisation or business 

This ensures the programme delivers practical outcomes that support both performance and progression. 

What the programme offers 

A structured 10-week Skills Bootcamp that supports organisations to improve efficiency, reduce costs and strengthen competitiveness, while enabling individuals to build practical skills, increase capability and support future progression. 

At a glance 

• Fully funded or subsidised places available 
• Delivered by Keele University and industry experts 
• Flexible hybrid delivery designed around work and business commitments 
• Structured 10-week programme 
• Focused on practical application and real-world outcomes