Search begins for Scotland’s next rural leaders

Date: 05 August 2011
Source: Scottish Enterprise

We are now looking for ambitious business leaders from Scotland's rural sector to take part in the 2011-2012 Rural Leadership Programme.

The 2011/12 Rural Leadership Programme, a Scottish Enterprise initiative delivered by the Scottish Agricultural College (SAC) starts in October.

The programme involves a variety of group workshops, one-to-one coaching some residential learning and improved communications skills. There are study trips to the Scottish, British and European Parliaments.

SAC are running information evenings for those who want to find out more about the Rural Leadership Programme and hear from past participants about their experience. The evening events will take place on the following dates:

  • North East Scotland – Thursday 18 August 2011 (contact Alistair Laing, SAC Facilitator on 07979 245909)
  • West Scotland – Thursday 25 August 2011 (contact Douglas Bell, SAC Facilitator on 07803 222376)
  • East Scotland – Tuesday 30 August 2011 (contact Iain Riddell, SAC Facilitator on 07884 118208)

More Programme information and how to apply