Workplace Innovation Leadership Development Programme (P26-0006)

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Our Workplace Innovation Leadership Academy supports the ongoing development of business leaders at all levels and stages of experience. The Leadership Academy delivers programmes under a framework agreement with multiple suppliers across the Scottish Enterprise area, the programme plays a key role in cultivating leadership capability and innovation within businesses. The current framework expires early April 2026 and we anticipate commencing a new procurement process in December 2025. To inform this process, we are seeking to engage with the market to better understand current capabilities and approaches to delivering high-impact leadership development. We welcome expressions of interest from suppliers who possess specialist knowledge, proven experience, and the capacity to deliver innovative and effective leadership programmes tailored to diverse business needs. The Workplace Innovation Leadership Development Framework will consist of a series of one-day workshops, one-to-one coaching sessions, and topic specific diagnostic tools, delivered over a period of 2 - 6 months, depending on the Lot. Delivery will follow a hybrid model, combining online and face-to-face formats to maximise accessibility and impact. The Framework will deliver programmes across the Scottish Enterprise area, responding to demand. Where appropriate, programmes may also be delivered in collaboration with other enterprise agencies across Scotland. Lot 1: Transformational Leadership Programme A cohesive leadership programme designed for both emerging and established leaders, with consistent core themes and tailored content to reflect each group's unique needs and experiences. Lot 2: Innovating Leadership: AI, Data & Emerging Tech To empower leaders to embed AI, data, and emerging tech into strategy, foster ethical leadership, and drive internal innovation in a tech-enabled world. Lot 3: Growth Through Risk & Ambition To support leaders in evaluating growth strategies, embracing risk as a catalyst for innovation, and exploring strategic options like investment, mergers, and ESG-aligned finance. Encourages a culture of learning through experimentation. Lot 4: Leadership in Times of Geopolitical & Economic Volatility Helps leaders build resilience, agility, change capability and foresight to lead through uncertainty, global disruption, and change—while staying focused on long-term sustainability and stakeholder trust.