World-Class Leadership Hub
Lancaster University Management School is a world-class hub for leadership research and leadership development.
As one of the UK's top business schools, we are internationally recognised for cutting-edge leadership research, and we have considerable experience in designing and delivering innovative leadership development programmes that have real impact with organisations.
Leadership Research
Faculty across the School are involved in high-impact leadership research. Key centres for leadership research include:
Leadership Programmes
We offer a wide variety of programmes, including Masters courses for individuals and customised leadership development designed for organisations. These include:
- International Masters in Practicing Management (IMPM) A two-year part-time Masters delivered around the world by LUMS and a consortium of the world's leading business schools.
- Global Advanced Leadership Programme (ALP) A six-month modular programme for teams of senior-level executives from multinational companies.
- MA in Management Learning & Leadership (MAMLL) Two-year part-time programme that develops the management, learning and leadership practices of participants and their organisations.
- The LEAD Programme
LEAD is a cutting-edge programme for SME owner-managers to drive the development and growth of their business.
- Leadership for Housing A modular programme, developed with the National Housing Federation, and aimed at those in senior management positions within housing associations.
Lancaster Leadership Centre
The Lancaster Leadership Centre was set up to provide customised leadership development interventions that help corporate leaders and senior executives around the world to drive forward change, improve performance and develop the leadership talent within their workforce.
Building high performance organisations - an interactive workshop for leaders and managers
Wednesday 20 June, 9.00 - 16.30, Central London
Join David Smith, former HR Director with Asda, to discover and apply proven practice and techniques to your business.
Hosted at The Work Foundation in Westminster, this interactive workshop combines theory with practical insights and live consultation, and outlines the key drivers in achieving performance through people. It will inspire your thinking, and help you build a high performance culture in your own organisation.
Leadership News
Gulf Daily News: 'Best leadership practices in the spotlight'
22 May 2012
Gulf Daily News reports on a 'Leading Change' workshop run by Lancaster University Management School with partners MSB for business executives in Bahrain.New York Times: 'The Anti-MBA'
20 May 2012
The New York Times carries a feature on the IMPM - the unique executive program run jointly by LUMS and McGill University in Canada.The Independent: 'Prepare for a place on the board'
16 April 2012
The Independent carries a feature on the IMPM - the International Masters in Practicing Management - a senior leadership programme jointly run by LUMS and McGill University in Canada.Renowned venture capitalist Jon Moulton addresses The Lancaster Forum on turnarounds
12 March 2012
March 6th saw Lancaster Chemistry (1973) alumnus Jon Moulton address an audience of small business owners, faculty members and students as part of the pre-launch activity for The Lancaster Forum.Leadership Journal

Leadership is an international journal co-edited by David Collinson of Lancaster's Department of Management Learning and Leadership, and Keith Grint of Warwick Business School.


