A Sample Invite to a Shackleton Seminar on Leadership

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[date] dd/mm/yyyy

[address]                                                                               [insert Shackleton picture]

Dear Guest,

SHACKLETON’S WAY LEADERSHIP SEMINAR

Following the success of our earlier seminars we are delighted to be the first to bring ‘Shackleton’s Way: Leadership Lessons from the Great Antarctic Explorer’, a one-day seminar, to ……………..

Sir Ernest Shackleton, described as “the greatest leader that ever came on earth, bar none”, has inspired business leaders around the world. Corporate executives, investment bankers, dot-com entrepreneurs and many others worldwide are studying Shackleton’s leadership skills and applying them successfully to their businesses.

‘Shackleton’s Way’, which analyses Shackleton’s leadership success and demonstrates how his methods are applied in business today, will be held at the xxxxxxxxxx on 18 April 2010. The seminar focuses on highly practical applications of leadership skills ensuring that participants benefit immediately by being able to transfer those skills effectively to their workplace.

The seminar will be led by Mr Richard Coles, of Coles International Training & Consultancy and a Trainer who specialises in leadership and management skills. He has successfully run this seminar for a number of international organisations as well as for the University of Bradford, UK. Full details are enclosed.

If this seminar is of interest to you, or you would like more information, please complete the attached application form and return it by fax or email.

Yours sincerely

The Story

In 1914, Sir Ernest Shackleton led twenty-seven men for almost two years through a harrowing fight for their lives after the wreck of their Antarctic ship, Endurance, left them stranded on an ice floe some 2,000kms from civilisation. Every man survived, and every man ascribed it to Shackleton’s superb leadership.

The Seminar

‘Shackleton’s Way: Leadership Lessons from the Great Antarctic Explorer’ is a one-day multi-media seminar. It is a fascinating and practical case study of a leader who triumphed by putting people first and striving for the seemingly impossible. It is an inspirational look at how to achieve goals by unleashing strengths in individuals that they never knew they had.

The seminar focuses on highly practical applications of leadership skills ensuring that participants benefit immediately. Practical exercises, relevant case studies, lively presentations and discussions will be conducted throughout the day.

The seminar will be held at xxxxxxxxxxx and lasts from xyz to xyz. There will be a short break for lunch.

Seminar Content

• The path to leadership
• Developing leadership skills
• Hiring an outstanding crew
• Creating a spirit of camaraderie
• Getting the best from each individual
• Leading effectively in a crisis/crisis management
• Forming teams for tough assignments
• Overcoming obstacles to reach a goal
• Leaving a legacy

Seminar Leader

Richard Coles runs Coles Training and a Trainer that specialising in leadership and management skills. He has successfully run ‘Shackleton’s Way: Leadership Lessons from the Great Antarctic Explorer’ for a number of international organisations as well as for the University of Bradford, UK. He believes in bringing innovative and creative ideas to his training that engage and enthuse his audiences worldwide.

 Combining the Leadership message with a powerful story has great impact. The bonding of famous peoples’ achievements and management styles is the way to develop C21 leaders. Richard uses a variety of methods to tell the story and develop participants’ leadership skills. He is strong on participation by all and is famed for often quoting the old Eastern proverb:

‘I hear and I forget,

I see and I remember,

but

I do and I understand.’

Comments from Previous Seminars

‘This was inspirational! The timing, theme and tone of it was perfect. Iit helped with my own motivation and provided guidance and ideas for the future in these troubled times. Once again, many thanks.’ GM Danat Dubai Group.

‘The presentation was indeed very helpful and shed light on some very simple yet not so obvious qualities of leadership. On a personal note, there is not much I can add or comment on to improve your work. I think the technical quality of the presentation was top notch. I can only encourage you to use your work and make it a ‘must-take’ seminar on the MBA.’ F Hussain, University of Bradford, UK.

Who should attend?

Anyone who wishes to:

• Become a better leader
• Improve the effectiveness of their team
• Acquire skills to motivate and inspire team members
• Reach and surpass team goals
• Lead effectively in a crisis

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APPLICATION FORM (adapt to your own methods and pricing, etc)

Shackleton’s Way: Leadership Lessons from the Great Antarctic Explorer

with Richard Coles

A one-day leadership skills seminar

Saturday xx April, 2010

The xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx, XYZ City

Seminar fee per delegate:  ……….. (your local decisions)

(Inclusive of all tuition, materials, course notes, refreshments and a light lunch).

Delegate’s Name……………………………………………………………………………………

Position…………………………………………………………………………………………………

Delegate’s Name……………………………………………………………………………………

Position…………………………………………………………………………………………………

If you wish to participate in this seminar please fax an application to us before xx April 2010.

Delegates will be contacted prior to the seminar and asked to write a short, personal statement (forms will be provided) and to advise us of any dietary requirements.

Payment is due immediately upon confirmation of admission to the seminar. For cancellations received up to seven days prior to commencement of the seminar, fees will be refunded less 25% administration charge. For cancellations after that time, fees will be refunded less 50%. Substitutions may be made at any time prior to the commencement of the workshop.

I accept the above conditions and am authorised to sign on behalf of this company.

Manager’s Signature ……………………………………………………………………………………………

Manager’s Name …………………………………………………………………………………….…………

Company …………………………………………………………………………………………………………

Telephone …………………………….Fax …………………..……… Email …………………..…………….

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