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			<p>The Meridian programme, delivered by Common Purpose, enables participants from a range of sectors to explore and work through real-life leadership challenges. This takes the form of observation and interaction with different and varied organisations in Northern Ireland.</p>
How it works
<p>Meridian participants commit to three days at the beginning, midpoint and end of the programme. During these days, participants work as a group. In between, participants work in smaller, specially crafted learning groups, at times and in ways that suit the participants&#8217; schedules. Participants choose from a wide range of flexible learning modules, all created and run by Common Purpose staff, to achieve between 60-90 hours in order to graduate. Organisational visits provide varied experience, designed to help them find inspiration outside their usual sphere of experience.</p>
Who can apply
<p>Senior Manager participants from Small to Medium-sized Enterprises and Social Enterprises in Northern Ireland. </p>
Benefits
<p>Participants will:</p>
<ul><li>Understand the role and linkages of different sectors and the drivers of future change;</li>
<li>Build relationships with other senior leaders;</li>
<li>Practice leading in different contexts;</li>
<li>Become more adept at spotting opportunities and threats; and</li>
<li>Build capacity to lead change.</li></ul>
What funding is available?
<p>The Department for Employment and Learning will provide bursary support.</p>
<ul><li>For current details, visit <a href="index/successthroughskills/madenotborn.htm">www.delni.gov.uk/madenotborn</a></li></ul>
How do I apply?
<p>More details on the programme can be obtained from:</p>
<p>Management Development Branch - Tel 028 9044 1790</p>
<p><a href="http://www.commonpurpose.org.uk/home/programmes/meridian">www.commonpurpose.org.uk/home/programmes/meridian&nbsp;<img src="external-link.gif" width="10" height="10" alt="external link" class="external" /></a></p>
<p><a href="madenotborn-lhs.jpg">www.delni.gov.uk/madenotborn</a></p>
<p>Programme start dates will be advertised in local press and on websites.</p>
<ul><li>Download or view The Meridian Programme information leaflet</li></ul>

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