Stepping into leadership
Trainer: Sarah Wickham, FARA
Training will be delivered over two consecutive days:
Online - Wednesday 10th and Thursday 11th June 2026 - 9.30am to 12.30pm
Please purchase only one ticket which covers both days.
This course is suitable for people who are beginning to lead others, and who may not be in a formal line management role. Whilst designed for those in the cultural and heritage sector it will be relevant for those working in any environment as it covers key ideas, skills and behaviours in leading others.
Previous participants said:
“The training was really well structured, with a lot of variety and just enough time for exercises without feeling too overwhelming”
“I will be using the tools shared with us”
“The course has given me confidence which in turn has helped solidify a direction for my professional development”
Overview of course content
When am I a leader?
Leadership skills and behaviours
Communicating and influencing
Values
Understanding context and thinking strategically
Course learning outcomes
Understanding the difference between leadership and management
Developing and practising basic leadership skills including communication and strategic thinking
Understanding personal values
Delivery
This one-day course will be delivered online via Zoom across two consecutive half-days (3.5 hours).
The course will be very interactive, requiring participants to undertake activities during the sessions, some individually and some with others. Because of the nature of content, confidentiality will be required, and the training will not be recorded.
The learning outcomes map to the following areas of ARA’s competency frameworks;
Working with people
Professional environments
Developing self and others
Professional ethics and standards
About our trainer: Sarah Wickham FARA is a highly experienced senior professional archivist and information manager. She is an accredited coach, with extensive experience across all areas of the UK archive and information management sector. Sarah brings her experience of working with numerous people and organisations through consultancy and mentoring, and her role as apprenticeship tutor.
Booking and delegate fee: £100 for ARA members, £150 corporate members, £200 non-members
Please book your place here by Monday 8th June 2026 - you only need to purchase one ticket for both days.
Joining instructions will be sent 24 hours before the start date.