Humber Leaders Programme
The future of Humber will be shaped by the people who lead it.
Talent+ is Future Humber's commitment to developing the skills, confidence and leadership capability needed to help our region thrive. Created in response to the changing world of work, Talent+ brings together businesses, partners and future leaders to build the talent pipeline Humber needs for the future.
As industries evolve, technologies advance and expectations of leadership continue to shift, Talent+ exists to help people and organisations navigate change with confidence.
Our first programme under the Talent+ banner is the Humber Leaders Programme.
Applications are now open.
The Humber Leaders Programme
Leading Through Change
The Humber Leaders Programme is a pilot leadership development programme for emerging professionals from Future Humber Bondholder organisations.
Bringing together a cohort of 15 participants from across sectors, the programme is designed to help individuals develop the skills, behaviours and mindset needed to lead in a constantly changing environment.
Through four interactive sessions, participants will explore what modern leadership looks like and how they can build the confidence to influence, collaborate and create impact.
Why This Programme Matters
The nature of leadership is changing.
The skills that helped people succeed in the past are not always the skills that will help them succeed in the future.
Today's leaders must be adaptable, resilient, collaborative and comfortable navigating uncertainty.
At the same time, Humber is entering a period of significant opportunity. New industries, investment, innovation and growth are creating exciting possibilities across the region.
To realise that opportunity, we need people who are ready to step forward and lead through change.
The Humber Leaders Programme has been designed to help develop those future leaders.
About the Sessions
The programme is built around one central theme:
Leading Through Change
As workplaces continue to evolve, organisations need people who can adapt, communicate effectively, build trust and positively influence others through periods of uncertainty and transformation.
Across four interactive sessions, participants will develop practical skills that can be applied immediately within their role and organisation.
Self-Awareness Through Change
Facilitated by John Harrison
Participants will explore how people respond to change, understand different change states and develop greater self-awareness around their own reactions and behaviours.
Learning Objectives
- Understand change states and how they impact behaviour
- Develop self-reflection techniques
- Explore personal responses to change
Workplace Application
Participants will reflect on behaviours they observe within their own organisation and have conversations with their line manager about how change is experienced and managed within their team.
Date: 18 June 2026 | 9:00am – 11:00am
Understanding Psychological Safety
Facilitated by Felicity King
This session explores the behaviours that create psychologically safe workplaces and why psychological safety is critical during periods of change.
Learning Objectives
- Recognise behaviours associated with psychological safety
- Understand the relationship between psychological safety and change
- Identify opportunities to strengthen team culture
Workplace Application
Participants will assess the psychological safety potential within their team or organisation and discuss observations and opportunities with their line manager.
Date: 2 July 2026 | 9:00am – 11:00am
Leading People Through Change: Accountability
Facilitated by John Harrison
Participants will explore the principles of accountability and understand how accountability supports successful change and stronger team performance.
Learning Objectives
- Understand the foundations of effective accountability
- Explore accountability within teams and stakeholder relationships
- Develop approaches to building ownership and responsibility
Workplace Application
Participants will map their stakeholders, assess accountability across key relationships and create an action plan to strengthen accountability within their organisation.
Date: 16 July 2026 | 9:00am – 11:00am
Influencing People Through Change
Facilitated by Felicity King
The final session focuses on influence, visibility and growth, helping participants understand how to build stronger relationships and create positive impact within their organisation.
Learning Objectives
- Develop understanding of influence in the workplace
- Establish clarity and accountability in relationships
- Build confidence in leading conversations and driving change
Workplace Application
Participants will identify key relationships where they would like to increase their influence and develop practical actions to strengthen their organisational impact.
Date: 30 July 2026 | 9:00am – 11:00am
FAQs
There are 15 places available on the programme.
No. The programme is free for Future Humber Bondholder organisations.
Yes, applicants should have some responsibility for leading people, projects or teams within their organisation.
However, you don't need years of management experience or formal leadership qualifications.
The programme is designed for individuals who are relatively new to leadership, have recently taken on greater responsibility, or have found themselves leading others without having had access to structured leadership development.
Whether you're managing a team for the first time, leading projects across departments or stepping into a more influential role, the programme will provide practical tools and confidence to help you lead more effectively through change.
Yes. Participants are expected to attend all four sessions as each builds upon the previous one.
Bringing together participants from different industries creates richer discussion, broader perspectives and stronger regional networks.
Applications will be reviewed by the Future Humber panel and successful applicants will be invited to join Cohort One of the Humber Leaders Programme.
Absolutely.
In fact, the programme has been designed with exactly this in mind. Many people step into leadership roles because they are good at their job, but never receive formal training on how to lead people through change, build trust, create accountability or influence others.
The Humber Leaders Programme provides a foundation in these skills, helping participants develop their leadership capability in a supportive and practical environment.
