Bitesize Session 2: Building High-Performing Teams
Successful leaders understand that lasting achievement comes through people.
Joined by keynote speaker David Hopkinson, CEO of Newcastle United Football Club, this session explores what leadership demands in high-performance environments and the vital role leaders play in creating cultures built on trust, accountability and shared ambition.
Drawing on more than 30 years of leadership experience with Maple Leaf Sports & Entertainment, Real Madrid and Madison Square Garden, David will share insights from leading organisations where expectations are high, pressure is constant and success depends on strong relationships. At Newcastle United, this means delivering an ambitious transformation plan while building a culture where energy, trust and accountability are embedded every day.
Participants will gain practical approaches to motivating and developing others, strengthening team performance and creating the connections that turn individual talent into collective success when the stakes are highest.
Save the date: 5 March 2027
Full-day workshop: The Power of Connection – limited spaces available. Registration link available after bitesize session.
An immersive workshop exploring relationship-building, team dynamics, collaboration and the behaviours that underpin high-performing teams.
Who is the programme for?
The Future Leaders programme is open to individuals who are:
- New to their role or organisation
- At an early stage in their career journey, regardless of age
- Returning to work after a career break or time away from the workplace
- Transitioning into a new industry or profession and building foundational
professional skills
Please note: participation is limited to a maximum of three representatives per member organisation.
