Date: Tuesday 24th November 2026
Time: 12:00 PM - 2:00 PM
Location: Park Square, Bird Hall Lane, Cheadle Hulme, SK3 0XN
Cost: Free
Good Employment Charter leadership series – Leading Forward: Lessons from This Year, Priorities for the Next
Event:
Good Employment Charter leadership series – Leading Forward: Lessons from This Year, Priorities for the Next
As the year draws to a close, this session creates space to step back and reflect on what has worked, what has not, and what needs to change moving forward. Strong leadership is not just about driving performance in the moment, but about learning, adapting and setting a clear direction for what comes next.
We will explore the key leadership lessons from the past year, from managing pressure and navigating uncertainty to keeping teams aligned and motivated when priorities shift. Just as importantly, we will look ahead to the coming year, focusing on how to reset direction, sharpen focus and build momentum early.
This is a practical, forward-looking session designed to help you reflect with purpose and leave with clear priorities. You will gain simple, actionable ways to strengthen communication, improve accountability and create a culture that is ready for the challenges and opportunities ahead.
About The Speakers
Claire-Marie Boggiano
STRIDE Facilitator & Leadership Coach
Claire-Marie is a Chartered Engineer holding an MBA from Manchester Business School. Claire-Marie is a guest lecturer in Change Management and Entrepreneurship at Manchester Business School. She is the alumni lead for MBS Women Leading in Business group and regularly hosts the Institute of Directors Women’s Forum in the North West. Claire-Marie is a committee member of the IoD Manchester and has recently commenced working with EEF The Manufacturing Organisation to raise the profile of Women in Engineering. Claire-Marie is an expert in Change Management for many years and delivers the Day 3 workshop of the STRIDE programme – Oakridge’s 6 month leadership programme for female middle management development. Her workshop focuses on the managing business aspect. This is the final element of the programme and supports women attending to learn more about how they can impact their organisation, bring others with them and to become a role model for others. Claire-Marie is a member of the Manchester City Council International Women’s Day Steering Group. To any challenge Claire-Marie brings energy, focus and action. Her core skills include “breaking eggs”, “building gladiators” and “making connections”. Claire-Marie believes organisations and teams succeed by working with the imagination and talents of their people.