Members of local voluntary groups got to grips with their ‘inner Alan Sugar’ in a leadership training workshop.

Held at Bishop Creighton House, Lillie Road, Fulham, the half-day course aimed to help the participants in the difficult task of Leading your organisation in challenging times.

Representatives from refugee community organisations and voluntary groups all facing funding difficulties took part in the interactive workshop run by trainer and high-performance coach Jacqueline Davis.

She introduced those taking part to neuro-linguistic programming techniques to aid clarity of vision, self-confidence and the ability to adopt workable strategies.

“No-one has ever taught us how to think,’ she told the trainees. “Have you ever wondered how you can do some things effortlessly and other things you don’t even want to think about?”

After the training, Phil Cooper, from Hammersmith and Fulham Refugee Forum, which arranged the workshop, said: “This was a valuable way of helping people focus on their strengths and learn how to transfer this ability to other activities, such as managing an organisation or leading a project.” 

The topics covered included: creating successful leadership strategies, developing a clear vision and purpose, acquiring the habits of highly effective leaders, and developing an emotional fitness.

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Further information contact: Phil Cooper, Press Officer, on: 07889 949173

Notes to Editors: Jacqueline Davis runs the social enterprise Igniting Minds. www.jacquelinedavis.co.uk