Strategic Leadership in Action: DSLP Cohort Gathers to Reflect and Reconnect

The participants of the Dangoor Senior Leadership Programme (DSLP) for lay and professional leaders convened for a leadership workshop at Hammerson House, North-West London on Sunday November 1st. The event, faciliated by DSLP co-directors Michelle Janes and Larry Shulman, covered strategic leadership in a session entitled “What got us here won’t necessarily get us there?”. The gathering also provided an opportunity for members of the group to be together in person for the first time since July, to pick up with each other and reflect on themselves and their leadership following a turbulent few months for the community. We were especially delighted to see cohort members from Manchester including Rabbi Daniel Walker of the Heaton Park Hebrew Congregation.

We were also joined for lunch by Debbie Fox, who has supported the programme for many years as Chair of Lead, but is now just beginning her period as interim CEO of the Jewish Leadership Council. Debbie addressed the group, thanking them for their work and emphasising its significance for our community.

Susie Gordon, CEO of the Leeds Jewish Representative Council said of the session, “Well-paced, practical session with tangible next steps…and a lovely chance to reconnect with great people.”

Erica Marks, CEO of Jewish Sexual Abuse Support, added, “Being with our DSLP cohort, especially through turbulent and emotional times, felt like a warm hug. Much needed and sustaining.”

The next event for the group will be an online workshop with Professor Deborah Ancona in December, Founder of the MIT Leadership Center.

To read more about the DSLP programme and the 2025-26 cohort, click here.