New free online badged course now available: Leadership and followership

Leadership

A new Badged Open Course (BOC) on Leadership and Followership is now available from OpenLearn. This course was developed by OpenLearn and features input and videos with OUBS academic Professor Jean Hartley.

This course will explore what makes a good leader, how to recognise common leadership challenges, and identify the skills needed to develop to enhance leadership experience.

The course is free and available now. Visit the course page on OpenLearn to find out more and register.

Upcoming Events

May 21

CVSL Conference 2026: Voluntary Sector Leadership - what next?

Thursday, May 21, 2026 - 10:00 to 16:00

The Open University, Walton Hall, Milton Keynes, MK7 6AA

Join us at this year’s annual conference as we celebrate the 10th anniversary of CVSL. Together we’ll reflect on a decade of impact and look ahead to the next ten years, featuring insights and reflections from former CVSL directors.

Jun 2

Technology, Inclusion and Esports: Opening Up New Spaces of Participation

Tuesday, June 2, 2026 - 10:30 to 12:30

Online and and in person at The Open University, Kents Hill, MK7 6BB

This event explores the relationship between technology, inclusion, and esports, examining how digital gaming environments can create new opportunities for participation, connection, and belonging in society and organisations.Nearly thirty years ago, as a student at the University of Warwick, Mark F...

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