IoD Leadership Shadowing programme taking applications

Tuesday 14 February 2023

The Guernsey Institute of Directors (IoD) 2023 Leadership Shadowing programme has launched with presentations to local Sixth Form students to encourage them to stand forward to learn more about the world of business leadership.

The initiative places lower sixth-form students with senior business leaders for a two to three-day placement giving them a unique opportunity to observe first-hand how those at the top of organisations motivate, advise and support their colleagues.

Later in the year, the students present their observations and learnings to a panel of local business leaders who select a shortlist of 10 students. 

The top 10 students will re-perform their presentations at a high-profile finals evening at KPMG in front of the panel and an audience of their peers, teachers, business leaders and parents. The winner will take home the Martyn Mann trophy. 

"The IoD Leadership Shadowing programme has helped hundreds of local students over the years, and we are thrilled to continue the programme again this year. 

"The scheme is very different to traditional work experience. It provides students with a unique opportunity to observe and understand the role of leadership within a business setting. The experience broadens their concept of leadership and gives them useful insights ahead of entering the workplace," said Wendy Dorey, Chair of the IoD Guernsey. 

Pictured: Henry Whittaker and Glen Tonks at a former presentation ceremony.