This report reviews the 2018/19 pilot Responsible Finance Leadership Programme, supported by the Connect Fund, and seeks to draw out lessons to inform future leadership development in the responsible finance sector.

The pilot sought to address the challenges of recruiting, retaining and developing talent in the responsible finance sector. The programme aimed to give participants:

• An excellent grasp of the sector’s impact and its role in the wider market;
• Confidence in communicating to their team and external stakeholders;
• Confidence to develop and drive their organisation’s strategy in line with budget;
• The ability to articulate and shape their organisation’s culture and values in line with its mission and strategic vision.

A total of 11 participants completed the programme in full.

Read the full report to find out more on the pilot findings.