Launch of New Women’s Leadership Project
We’re delighted to announce the launch of Agents for Change a pioneering programme to boost confidence, leadership, and ambition among women from our local community.
Agents for Change has been developed by Imperial College in partnership with Hammersmith United Charities and the support of the Lyric Hammersmith and the London Borough of Hammersmith and Fulham (LBHF).
It is designed to address specific barriers that prevent local women from achieving their full potential, equipping them to strengthen and empower both themselves and their local communities.
The six-month pilot, which will begin in July 2018, has been co-designed by local women in order to best fit their needs. It will initially support 12 women between the ages of 18 and 64 from the north of the borough. Six sessions will cover different aspects of leadership and professional development, providing insights into topics such as networking, communication, influencing, motivating a team and bringing about change.
The programme will also lay the foundations for a new women’s leadership network – made up of women who have participated in the programme and those who have supported it – which will provide ongoing support, foster partnerships, and stimulate community innovation within the local area.
Three leading women will become champions for the programme – Imperial’s Professor Maggie Dallman, Associate Provost (Academic Partnerships), Sian Alexander, Chief Executive of the Lyric Hammersmith, and Kim Dero, Chief Executive of Hammersmith and Fulham Council.
Agents for Change was launched on Wednesday 9 May. At the launch event, which was powered by networking community Hubdot, women at all stages of their lives and careers were encouraged to meet, exchange ideas, and learn from each other.
Sian Alexander, our Chief Executive, says, ‘I’m delighted to champion the new Agents for Change programme which was inspired by a conversation among local women at International Women’s Day last year. It’s so important for those of us who are now in leadership positions to make sure that we ‘send the lift back down’ and help to break down barriers for the next generation of women leaders. This programme, like so much of our work at the Lyric, is all about ensuring that everyone has the opportunity to build their skills, confidence and networks and to fulfil their potential’.
To find out more about the programme and how to get involved click here.