H.O.P.E Training and Consultancy & the Drive Partnership are working to address systemic barriers to colleagues from racialised communities entering the sector, and remaining as part of the workforce and progressing to leadership opportunities. The Key Aims of this programme are: ➡️ Tackling Institutional Racism ➡️ Focusing on Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion ➡️ Addressing Feelings of Isolation Week: 2 Week: 3 my shortened version of Episode 1 Empire with David Olusoga FF Week: 4 Week: 5 Week: 6 Week: 7 Week: 8 Week: 9 Week: 10 Week: 11 Week: 12
Week: 1
Date: 25th February 2026
Topic: Setting the scene, ground rules, who is who, why are you here, getting to know the course, workplace psychology.
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H.O.P.E Leadership program week 1 – Copy
Date: 4th March 2026
Online
Topic: Leadership models, definitions, imposter syndrome
Presenter: Sandra Pollock OBE
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Date: 11th March 2026
Online
Topic: History of Racism & Racism in the workplace
Presenters: Imran Manzoor
Presentation (Click on the link)HOPE Leadership Week 3 FF for 11.03.26
Date: 18th March 2026
Online
Topic: What is Racial Trauma, Micro Aggressions & Racial Gaslighting
Presenter: Imran Manzoor
Presentation (Click on the link): Racial Trauma session FF updated version for 261125
Date: 25th March 2026
Online
Topic: Who’s looking after you?
Presenter: Mita Mistry – Author, Therapist, Consultant
Presentation (Click on the link): leaders_session5 – Mita
Date: 1st April 2026
Online
Topic: Equitable positioning/funding ecosystem, and systems leadership
Presenter: Suzanne Jacobs
Presentation (Click on the link): SJ Equitable Funding 2026 (1)
Date: 8th April 2026
Online
Topic: What is your personality type, What is Emotional Intelligence, recruitment and interviewing techniques and how to build effective resilience
Presenters: Mel Thomas & Sandra Pollock
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WEEK 7 – Hope 2026 Updated
Date: 15th April 2026
Online
Topic: Effective communication, with peers, managers and others
Presenters: Jodie Das & Sarah Wigley
Presentation (Click on the link): Leadership Week 8
Date: 22nd April 2026
Online
Topic: Having a difficult conversation
Presenters: Jodie Das & Sarah Wigley
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Date: 29th April 2026
Online
Topic: Using your voice in project work getting your information across, elevator pitch
Presenter: Meena Kumari
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Date: 6th May 2026
Online
Topic: Goal Settings, action planning going forward Reflections, where are you now where will you take this learning
Presenters: Sandra Pollock
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Date: 13th May 2026
In Person
Topic: Showcase event – my journey sharing event
Presenters: Meena, Sandra & Sarah
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