Leaders Programme
Make the most of your time at Coventry University! As a postgraduate student at Coventry University, you have the opportunity to register on an exclusive extra-curricular programme to enhance your leadership potential to operate successfully in global organisations.
The Global Leaders Programme Certificate The Global Leaders Programme (GLP)
University. Participation is optional but
is offered by the Graduate Centre to all
highly recommended. The GLP is not
enrolled Postgraduate Students.
assessed – the program is focussed on recording engagement. However,
The GLP Certificate is a formal
to gain the Certificate, students are
recognition of the time and effort that
required to complete a brief proforma
students put into their extra-curricular
outlining achievement in each defined
activities during their time at Coventry
key competency area.
What are the benefits of the Certificate? Some of the benefits gained from the Programme are: In an increasingly competitive job
•
Opportunity to participate in a series of informed
market, the GLP award will help you
and insightful lectures and seminars on a wide
to stand out on application form and
range of topics relating to leadership and global
at interview. Attending University
issues
and obtaining a degree is a good starting point for employers looking
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Exposure to internationally-renowned speakers.
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Demonstrable engagement with leadership
to shortlist applicants. It is, however
and global issues that can be recorded on your
the extra-curricular element that will help to differentiate you and make your application more unique and interesting. Reflecting on your
curriculum vitae •
Improve your language and communication skills
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A new route to access internships, mobility overseas, volunteering opportunities and other
achievements and what you have
activities that demonstrate your breadth of
learnt from a range of experiences
achievement. The University has identified
is often something neglected. By gaining this Certificate it will help
resources to facilitate participation in these sorts of
you evidence transferable skills and
activities including grants for mobility overseas
demonstrate key qualities. Being
•
achievements as part of the programme
able to articulate your skills and achievements effectively can really
A certificate that records your activities and
•
Lifetime membership of the CU Global
help to build your self-confidence.
Leaders Club and access to
Receiving formal University
the events and activities
recognition adds to your formal
it sponsors
achievements.
Why get involved? Employers are increasingly seeking to recruit
In October last year, over 200 registered GLP
individuals who have the knowledge, skills
members packed out the Goldstein Lecture
and experience that enable them to function
theatre for the launch of the Global Leaders
in multi-cultural and multi-disciplinary teams,
Programme to listen to presentations from
and who can bring the different perspectives
a panel of business figureheads from the
that will enable their organisations to succeed
automotive/commercial industry as well as
in today’s global environment. Graduates,
successful businessmen, and the University’s
particularly those with aspirations to lead
Pro-Vice-Chancellor for International
organisations, increasingly recognise that,
Development and took part in a question-and-
effective leadership requires them to develop
answer session. Postgraduate students got
an understanding of international issues and a
an exclusive opportunity to hear advice from
global insight.
industry experts on how to become the global leaders of tomorrow.
All of the panellists said that they wanted to get involved in the programme because sharing their experience gives the students an insight into business life that they couldn’t get from academia alone. The direct link between students, universities and businesses means that students are prepared for leadership positions and companies are able to spot talent early.
Brett Griffiths, Director, Lean Transition Solutions “I think the GLP programme is a fantastic idea because in companies today, leaders and CEOs are looking for people who are global thinkers. Gone are the days where you get a degree and then get a higher-paid job. Business leaders are looking for people who can look at the cultural boundaries, who can look globally at the bigger picture and if you think outside the box and think globally, then you’re going to have a bit more of an advantage over your competitors to get a job. This programme gives people the knowledge that they need to be able to think differently and think larger.
Some of the Employer endorsements received:
Peter Jarvis, Managing Director and owner Contechs
Gary Kirtley-Paine, Director (Purchasing), New Model Programmes and ETO
“I think it’s good that Coventry is offering such a
Jaguar Land Rover
programme. It’s inspirational. The skills that are locally based in Coventry as well as attracting the wider skill sets
“For me the key is – just being good is not enough. Yes,
from different continents, the ability to train people and
you can come out of university with a good degree or a
channel people.
good Masters, but it’s about having something else that
I think that the true leaders and innovators are the key
you can offer to employers. I think that an awareness,
people that you really want. That’s not to say that you’re
an understanding and an ability to operate in a global
looking for managing directors at every level of the
organisation is going to be much more of a requirement
company, there needs to be a balance. So within their
because there are going to be very few non-global
own sectors, they need to be the best. We’re looking for
organisations – maybe the local shop.
people who are aspiring to get better and do better for
The way that the world is moving; a real awareness of the
themselves.
impact of other markets and other cultures is going to be vital. Coventry University is looking to equip its graduates
View further comments from some of our GLP members
not only with the core skills but to maximise their potential
who revealed their thoughts on the new initiative via www.
for success in the global employment market, through the
coventry.ac.uk/glp
introduction of GLP”
When and how do I apply?
However all experiences MUST have been
Students are able to register interest before starting
undertaken whilst a student at Coventry University.
their postgraduate course
This can include activities during vacation and
www.coventry.ac.uk/glp or email
those undertaken overseas or locally on placement/
GLP.uni@coventry.ac.uk.
internship as part of a Coventry degree but not previous activities undertaken at other Universities.
During the Induction week or soon after arrival formally enrol on the programme, pay your GLP
On successful completion students will be awarded
membership fees of ÂŁ100, and attend a Briefing
the GLP Certificate that formally recognises that
Session where you will learn about the GLP and
they have invested the necessary time and effort to
how to meet its requirements. A Launch Event is
develop their global capabilities and competencies
scheduled each year for all registered students
in the following key strands:
where you will come face to face with some of the global employers from the UK, all registered
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Global Awareness
members are invited to attend.
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Global Perspectives
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Global Enterprise
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Global Experience
What is involved? Students participating in the Global Leaders Programme (GLP) are required to take part in
Visit the following link to view further details on
selected activities under the four competency
activities under each strand:
strands to collect points towards the award. As
www.coventry.ac.uk/glp
long as students can demonstrate that they have met the required criteria in each of the four strands and fulfil the requirements outlined, they will receive a Certificate.
Graduate Centre Jaguar Building Coventry University Priory Street Coventry CV1 5FB Telephone: +44 (0) 24 7688 8071 Email: glp.uni@coventry.ac.uk