20:20

A challenging leadership development course for leaders whose sphere of responsibility is expanding to a national or international level.

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What is 20:20?

20:20 has two central themes - wealth creation and governance - which are explored through briefings from top business people, media, lobby groups, politicians, civil servants, economists and scientists, participants assess key economic, political, technological and social trends. Participants examine how governments operate and the realities of policy-making in the UK and Europe.

This forms the backdrop for participants to investigate how leaders deal with constantly changing situations that they cannot begin to control, stakeholders who are going in different directions, partners and systems they do not understand and timescales - far shorter or far longer - than they would like. In peer groups they examine their own biases and discuss how leaders maintain balance. Participants get a practical understanding of how to deliver complex change.

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"Without doubt one of the most valuable uses of my time in personal development terms in recent years."

Arwyn Jones, Director of Operations, Keep Britain Tidy

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Who is the 20:20 course for?

20:20 is for senior leaders from all sectors who currently have or who are taking on roles with a national or international remit.

As with all our open courses, the participant group on 20:20 will be diverse in terms of background, experience, sector, outlook and approach. Participants share and challenge each other and discover that this diversity - far from being a weakness - provides a key strength of the course.

20:20 course participants will:

  • gain a deeper understanding of how the UK works locally, regionally, nationally and internationally and how these factors interconnect - or don't.
  • evaluate how decisions are made and influenced and assess the trends on the near and far horizon.
  • start developing wider networks to sustain a broader outlook.
  • evaluate their organisation's strategy, generate new ideas and assess existing links with stakeholders.
  • learn and practice the skills of leading collaborations, when required, so that complex problems get addressed and sustainable solutions are found.
  • assess their own preferences and biases and how they get in the way of their leadership.
  • raise their own game as senior leaders.

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What is the course format?

20:20 is a demanding and highly participative four day residential course. Participants spend one of the days in London as they examine how the capital works within the context of Euope.

The course themes are explored with speakers and use briefings, case studies, debate, scenario exercises, team-based tasks, structured reflection time and individual strategy and workplan development.

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Where is 20:20 held?

Participants are based in a residential venue in London. The 20:20 week includes a day in Whitehall and the City of London visiting key institutions in the cities.

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"I was excited about the chance to meet and engage with leaders working on the national and international agenda; to understand how they lead, the challenges they face and the importance of influence in that context. There is a real openness from everyone involved and 20:20 has challenged me to think about how I lead and how I influence others and to translate that into action. I also welcome the opportunity to further engage with the group and with the contributors beyond the course ensuring that the impact is much longer lasting."

Steven Skakel is Managing Director UK & Ireland for NextiraOne UK Ltd.

What is the cost to attend 20:20?

The course fee is £4,600 + VAT which includes the week's accommodation, food, course materials and travel during the week to and from London.

Financial Assistance

Applicants who cannot pay the full fee should not be deterred from applying. There are a number of almost full (every participant must make some contribution) and part bursary places provided on every Common Purpose course for participants who are genuinely unable - as opposed to unwilling - to meet the full fee.

If you would like to apply for a bursary, please fill in the section of the form for bursary candidates. If you need to discuss this further, please contact your local Common Purpose office.

Common Purpose Plus
Everyone who has completed a Common Purpose course will be offered a 20% reduction on the fee of any future courses they attend. Please notify us in your course application if you wish to apply for this reduction.

How can I apply to attend a 20:20 course?

Complete the online application form at right and choose the date and location you want.

You can also download the Course Application Form and Equal Opportunities Form and send both by post or fax to your local Common Purpose office.

For more about the overall application process, please visit the application page.

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The experience has activated my citizenship in a fundamental way.

Annie Buchanan, Board Nurse Director, NHS Fife

20:20 has taught me to have the confidence in my own story, challenged me to aim higher, and humbled me by the talent and passion which is around me when I choose to look.

Peter Farrar, Deputy Head of Department, Police Service of Northern Ireland

Generous, fulfilling and hugely relevant. 20:20 has given me new perspectives and insights. Excellent.

James Frith, Head of Strategic Development, U-Explore

You get out as much as you put in.

Alasdair Gardner, Regional Managing Director, Lloyds Banking Group

Do it and do it as soon as possible.

Andy Gladwin, Group Financial Controller, Riverside Group Limited

An essential experience for the modern public service leader.

Jason Gooding, Deputy Chief Executive, Carlisle City Council

As Walt Disney stated 'You can't learn from experiences you are not having' 20:20 for me was a vital experience giving me valuable learning.

Darran Gunter, Chief Fire Officer, Dorset Fire and Rescue Service

A fantastic and thought provoking course which gave insights into power on a local, national and global basis.

Mark Cashin, Deputy Chief Officer, Cheshire Fire and Rescue Service

The Common Purpose 20:20 course is a unique experience rather than 'just a course' and provides privileged opportunity to glimpse inside the minds of leaders from a wide range of sectors and levels and learn very quickly.

James Westhead, Director of External Relations, Teach First

An opportunity to learn some valuable lessons from some inspirational and very generous people - both visitors and course participants

Alan Ferns, Director of Communications and Marketing, University of Manchester

A great chance to not only learn about the power and influences but also from people passionate about delivery change across difficult and diverse business areas.

Alistair Finlay, Assistant Chief Constable, Police Service of Northern Ireland

A week of insights from a wealth of talented & fascinating people - facilitators, contributors and above all, my colleague participants.

Jude Helliker, Director of Human Resources and Organisational Development, National Museums Northern Ireland

Without doubt one of the most valuable uses of my time in personal development terms in recent years.

Arwyn Jones, Director of Operations, Keep Britain Tidy

Collaboration with mutual dependency will ensure your passion, and your business and your community will become more resilient.

Paul Mackie, Chairman, Rex Proctor & Partners

I have gained such a rich perspective of how different services and business operate. I can see my role as a leader in my organisation and society at large so much more clearly. I feel inspired to take the next step in leading the community and inspire others.

Rebecca Marsh, Publishing Director, Emerald Group Publishing Ltd

An excellent, balanced experience that has significantly expanded my thinking and horizons.

Kevin McGee, Chief Executive, George Eliot Hospital NHS Trust

20:20 ought to be experienced by Senior Leaders of all organisations within the UK to remind them of the wealth of experience and skills that are available through networks.

John Wright, Assistant Chief Constable - National Co-ordinator, ACPO Terrorism & Allied Matters