The SDF Festival of Learning and Development 2025 is set to bring together professionals in higher education and beyond to explore innovative approaches to leadership, organisational development, and learning. Among the festival’s highlights is Belbin’s session, offering attendees an unparalleled opportunity to unlock their leadership potential, engage authentically with others, and lead boldly.
When and Where
This year’s festival will take place on 10th and 11th November 2025 (national sessions) and 12th November 2025 (regional sessions), delivered virtually via Zoom and Advance HE Connect platforms.
Discover Your Leadership Superpowers with Belbin
Belbin’s session provides participants with the chance to engage with their personalised Belbin Individual Report, generously offered free of charge to all attendees. This report goes beyond self-assessment by incorporating 360-degree feedback, offering a comprehensive view of your behavioural strengths as seen by yourself and others.
During the session, attendees will:
- Identify their unique behavioural contributions—dubbed their leadership superpowers.
- Explore the triad of awareness, focusing inward (self-awareness), outward (team dynamics), and on others (interpersonal relationships).
- Align internal perceptions with external feedback to develop a coherent and authentic leadership style.
This reflective process is designed to empower leaders to maximise their strengths while effectively managing weaknesses, fostering greater self-awareness and confidence.
Engage Boldly and Lead Authentically
Leadership thrives on collaboration, trust, and adaptability—qualities that are more important than ever in today’s rapidly evolving professional landscape. Belbin’s methodology helps leaders understand how behavioural diversity can strengthen team dynamics. Through this session, participants will learn how to:
- Build psychological safety within teams, creating environments of trust and openness.
- Foster collaboration by understanding different leadership styles.
- Adapt their approach to lead boldly through transformative times.
The session aligns perfectly with the festival’s theme, “Facing the Future, Shaping the Now” equipping leaders with strategies to embrace change while staying true to their authentic selves.
A Transformative Experience Awaits
This session offers a unique opportunity to:
- Deepen your self-awareness by understanding your behavioural strengths through internal and external feedback.
- Learn how to engage effectively with colleagues and teams, building trust and driving performance.
- Develop strategies for leading boldly in times of change and uncertainty.
Belbin’s Generosity: A Gift to the SDF Community
Belbin’s participation in this year’s festival underscores their dedication to empowering leaders through self-awareness and behavioural insights.
Belbin has demonstrated remarkable generosity by offering free Individual Reports to all session participants—a significant contribution that reflects their commitment to fostering impactful leadership across higher education.
Don’t miss this incredible opportunity at the SDF Festival of Learning & Development 2025!