OBJECTIVE

The international consortium of the Erasmus+ project F-LineLead Front-line leaders of the future comprises of six project partners: Wrap E Plus (Croatia), TCPD (Bulgaria), VIBE Madeira (Portugal), Fundacja Ornament (Poland), Epimorfitiki Kilkis (Greece) alongside BCCI (Budapest Chamber of Commerce and Industry) which is the lead partner of the consortium. 

The objective of the Project is to equip front-line leaders in the VET sector with essential managerial and leadership skills and tools, so that they can contribute to greater organizational efficiency and employee satisfaction.

TARGET GROUPS

The Project has two main target groups:

Front-line leaders in the VET sector:

• newly promoted or aspiring managers preparing for leadership roles
• current front-line leaders who lack formal leadership training
• leaders in divers VET contexts managing multi-cultural and multi-disciplinary teams

Trainers and educators:

• trainers and educators responsible for delivering leadership development programs and
• trainers and educators mentoring front line leaders

MARKET NEEDS ADDRESSED

Front-line leaders are the corner-stone of operational success in the VET sector. They are responsible for implementing strategic directives, managing teams and ensuring high-quality educational delivery. However, a significant proportion of these managers are promoted into leadership roles without the requisite training – lacking most importantly managerial and leadership skills – which leads to inefficiencies, reduced employee morale and suboptimal learner outcomes.

“Research indicates that 82% of managers in Europe are ‘accidental managers’ –  meaning they lack formal leadership development, which negatively affects organisational performance.” (Chartered Management Institute, 2024)

BENEFITS AND IMPACTS

FOR FRONT-LINE LEADERS IN THE VET SECTOR:

• gain essential leadership skills an competencies in communication, team maangement, strategic thinking
• improve decision-making and problem-solving abilities in diverse and complex work environments
• learn inclusive leadership strategies to manage multinatioanl teams effectively
• access a flexible, self-paced digital learning platform for continuous professional development

FOR COMPANIES:

• improve organiational efficiency and leadership capacity at all management levels
• reduce staff turnover and enhance employee engagement through better leadership capacity
• foster a more inclusive and supportive workplace culture

FOR THE BROADER VET SECTOR AND EU-LEVEL IMPACT: 

• address the skills gap in leadership training across European VET systems
• support sustainable worksforce develoment through structured, accessible leadership training
• provide a scalable and adaptable model that can be replicated across different EU countries.

PROJECT DELIVERABLES:

• GAP ANALYSIS of the common needs in different VET sectors: to provide a clear understanding of leadership challenges, ensuring that the training program is both tailored to real-world needs and applicable in different VET sectors. 
• STRUCTURED LEADERSHIP TRAINING PROGRAM: covering key competencies, including fostering inclusivity in multinational teams.
• E-LEARNING PLATFORM: enabling continuous professional development, ensuring accessibility for mangers across various locations. 
• POLICY RECOMMENDATION: on VET front-line management ensuring long-term impact and setor-wide improvements.