David Bozward Training & Development Programmes

Empowering Educators, Leaders, and Institutions to Build Entrepreneurial Futures

With over 25 years of experience designing enterprise curricula, leading university transformation, and creating national entrepreneurship frameworks, Dr David Bozward offers a portfolio of professional development and strategic training programmes that build institutional capability and drive measurable impact.

1. Entrepreneurial Education & Ecosystem Development

Audience: Universities, enterprise educators, policymakers, innovation teams
Delivery: Workshop / 2-day masterclass / Online blended short course

Embedding Entrepreneurship Across the Curriculum

Develop practical strategies for integrating enterprise and innovation within every discipline. Learn how to design learning outcomes, assessments, and industry collaborations that build entrepreneurial mindsets in all students.
Key outcomes:

Curriculum mapping and integration models
Designing entrepreneurial learning experiences
Creating assessment frameworks aligned with QAA guidance
Embedding employability through enterprise skills

The 9 Stages of Entrepreneurial Lifecycle

A deep dive into David Bozward’s influential model used globally across universities and policy contexts. Participants explore how to use the framework to support student ventures, incubators, and enterprise strategy.
Key outcomes:

Apply the 9 Stages model to programme design and mentoring
Support learners from discovery to exit
Build enterprise ecosystems within institutions

Building an Entrepreneurial University

Strategic and cultural transformation for higher education leaders. Learn from real case studies of successful university enterprise models.
Key outcomes:

Define your institutional enterprise strategy
Align governance and leadership around entrepreneurship
Build staff capability and cross-disciplinary collaboration

2. Employability, Careers & Enterprise Integration

Audience: Careers teams, academic leads, employability practitioners
Delivery: Interactive workshop / Staff development series

Designing Employability in the Curriculum

Discover proven techniques for embedding employability into teaching and learning at scale, as developed at GBS for 38,000 students.
Key outcomes:

Design module-level employability integration
Use graduate achievement frameworks and micro-credentials
Collect impact data and improve graduate outcomes

Employability Awards & Student Engagement

Practical guide to building successful employability or enterprise award schemes that drive student motivation and outcomes.
Key outcomes:

Create scalable award programmes
Integrate digital badging and feedback mechanisms
Build partnerships with employers and alumni

Enterprise Competencies for All Disciplines

Tailor enterprise skills to healthcare, education, and creative programmes, helping non-business students gain confidence and career readiness.
Key outcomes:

Design cross-disciplinary enterprise learning activities
Translate business concepts into professional practice contexts

3. Leadership & Institutional Transformation

Audience: Senior leaders, deans, education executives, board members
Delivery: Leadership retreat / Executive workshop / Consulting engagement

Leading Educational Change through Entrepreneurship

Develop the strategic mindset and leadership tools to embed entrepreneurial thinking at every level of your institution.
Key outcomes:

Build an entrepreneurial leadership culture
Balance innovation with accountability and impact
Implement change management models for higher education

Strategic Planning for Enterprise and Employability

A data-driven approach to creating sustainable strategies for student success and institutional impact.
Key outcomes:

Design key performance indicators for enterprise outcomes
Align academic, employability, and research agendas
Leverage partnerships to scale innovation

Governance & Board Leadership in Education

Drawing on experience as trustee and senior executive, this course supports boards and committees to govern for growth and innovation.
Key outcomes:

Understand governance for entrepreneurial institutions
Strengthen accountability and risk management
Drive purpose-led strategic alignment

4. Academic & Professional Development Workshops

Audience: Academic staff, doctoral supervisors, early-career researchers
Delivery: 1-day or 2-day workshops / Online faculty development

Supervising Doctoral Research in Entrepreneurship

Build supervisory confidence and quality in enterprise research supervision.
Key outcomes:

Effective supervision practices and methodologies
Balancing academic rigour with applied research outcomes
Supporting publication and impact generation

Publishing in Entrepreneurship & Innovation Journals

Practical support for academics wishing to publish in ABS-rated journals.
Key outcomes:

Understanding journal requirements and positioning papers
Collaborative writing and co-authorship strategies
Managing the review process and improving acceptance rates

Developing Global Partnerships in Enterprise Education

A strategic guide to building and sustaining international collaborations in research and teaching.
Key outcomes:

Identifying global partners and funding streams
Managing cross-cultural collaboration and virtual teams
Designing joint programmes and conferences

Delivery Options

All courses can be delivered:

In-person (on-campus or leadership retreats)
Online live via Zoom or Teams
Blended learning with tailored case studies and digital toolkits

Custom programmes can be co-designed for institutions or government agencies.

Ready to Transform Your Team or Institution?

Book a free 30-minute discovery call with Dr David Bozward to discuss how tailored training can drive entrepreneurial and employability impact.

Book an Appointment by messaging me on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/bozward/

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