As part of their continuing focus on developing new industry talent, the Master Innholders have worked with the Institute of Hospitality to create the exciting new Master Innholders Aspiring Leaders Diploma.
This management development programme is designed for all hotel team members who demonstrate management or leadership potential. It provides them with intensive training and a recognised qualification at the end.
The Master Innholders were looking for a practical management development programme suitable for their personnel. Rather than create one from scratch, they chose to base their programme on the Institute of Hospitality’s Diploma in Tourism and Hospitality (Level 3) qualification. Additional optional units have been added to that qualification, along with a significant leadership skills development programme.
The resulting course consists of 16 units to be completed during eight residential sessions over eight months. Each session will last three days and be hosted at various Master Innholder properties, giving the opportunity to enjoy inspiring surroundings whilst studying particular management issues associated with the host property. In order to minimise disruption to the working week, the residential sessions will run from Sunday lunchtime to Tuesday afternoon.
Stuart Johnson FIH MI, chairman of the Master Innholders, commented: “A unique aspect of the course is that it enables candidates to study at a number of high-end hotel businesses, providing the opportunity for wider staff development, use of real-life case studies and discussion of hotel-related topics. We are really excited to be launching this initiative at a time when the industry needs to focus on leadership and management development.”
The first cohort of candidates is due to start the programme at the end of April with completion expected by January 2013. Learners will be presented with their certificates during the Master Innholders Annual General Managers’ Conference, also held in January 2013.
For further information about the Master Innholders Aspiring Leaders Diploma please contact John Cunningham, director of professional development, Institute of Hospitality
Email: john.cunningham@instituteofhospitality.org
Tel: +44 (0)20 8661 4900