The Northern Leadership Academy is passionate about supporting businesses and other organisations to develop through the establishment of strong effective leadership.
Northern Leadership Academy partners are committed to sharing best practice that is grounded in research and are experienced in developing and collaborating on leadership programmes.

- Business Growth Programmes based on a set of Leadership Development Principles
- Knowledge Exchange – partnerships between businesses and learning institutions
- Impact through research – making a difference and informing future programmes
NLA Latest Articles
Acorns arrive early with summer York St John Business School start-up programme
Hot on the heels of the success of April’s Acorns Plus training programme for start-up businesses, York St John Business School has announced a further one-week intensive course for the end of July – two months earlier than originally planned. The new summer date for Acorns Plus – 25th to 29th July – will give… Read more »
Business school secures funding to deliver vital support for Yorkshire businesses
A partnership between York St John University Business School and The Alternative Board (York) is set to enable businesses to benefit from valuable support at significantly subsidised rates. The business school has secured funding to subsidise a series of ‘board meetings’, in which business owners can discuss the issues they face in a confidential and… Read more »
Flourish Innovations Ltd – ‘The Home of the Filpot ™’ – Richard Fenwick
The Filpot is a unique advertising medium for Pubs, Bars, Cafes, Restaurants, Bingo Halls, and Clubs etc designed to replace the ashtray since the No-Smoking ban in July 1st 2007. The Filpot carries 6 adverts and becomes the focal point of the table/bar. This allows you to promote your product/business directly to potential customers to… Read more »



