Summer School opens in leadership and management

Liverpool Business School at LJMU is now open for bookings for its highly regarded leadership and management Summer School.

The Summer School offers free training to entrepreneurs, small business managers, community organisations and professionals looking to move up the ladder in the public or private sector.

It will run from June 1 – 11 and participants can sign up for a specific session or a full day or full week.

The programme includes practical, interactive workshops focused on leadership, communication, creativity, digital skills and business growth. Sessions are led by LBS academics and industry practitioners and blend theory with real-world experience.

Five years of success

Dr Fiona Armstrong Gibbs, programme leader in executive education at LJMU, said: “This is the fifth year we have run the Summer School and we are delighted with its immediate and lasting impact.

“Attendees report increased confidence, clearer strategic thinking, and tangible changes in how they lead teams and organisations. Many have gone on to engage further with LJMU through executive education, collaborative projects and postgraduate study.”

Since its launch in 2022 as part of a European Social Fund programme, the Summer School has ‘graduated’ more than 250 employees from small businesses, community organisations, public services and aspiring leaders.

Changing careers

Dr Aileen Jones, LJMU’s pro vice-chancellor for external engagement and partnerships, said: “The programme aligns with the city-region’s mission to strengthening local leadership capacity and foster growth through high-level skills.

“Lifelong learning is not only crucial for the economy but also for individuals in a rapidly changing and increasingly disrupted world of employment.”

This year’s programme, which is fully funded by LBS, will run from 1–11 June, with places available to book via Eventbrite. https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/cc/leadership-summer-school-june-2026-4141663