The University of Salford’s Centre for Sustainable Innovation (CSI) is hosting a series of events aimed at supporting colleagues, local businesses and leaders to engage with new ideas, connect with experts and explore practical solutions to today’s business challenges.
Bringing together professional services colleagues, academics, business leaders and local organisations, the CSI Exchange series offers practical insights from experts, opportunities to build valuable connections and the chance to explore new ideas in a collaborative environment.
All events are in person, here at the University in the Maxwell building on our Peel Park campus. Details on the CSI Exchange series can be found below, including how to register for your free place at each event.
CSI Exchange: The Human Side of Leadership
Thursday 9 July 2026 | 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM
The Human Side of Leadership explores what it means to lead people, not just performance. Focusing on self-awareness, emotional intelligence and trust, participants will reflect on how they show up as leaders and the impact this has on others. Find out more and register for your free place here.
CSI Exchange: Handling Difficult Conversations
Thursday 17 September 2026 | 10:00 AM–12:00 PM
This practical workshop supports leaders to approach difficult conversations with greater confidence, clarity and empathy. It focuses on understanding why conversations feel challenging and how to navigate them in ways that maintain trust, respect and positive working relationships. Find out more and register for your free place here.
CSI Exchange: Designing Impactful Projects in Sustainability
Tuesday 20 October 2026 | 9:30 AM – 12:30 PM
This session covers stakeholder mapping, sustainability impact frameworks, and practical project design, alongside insights into funding pathways and common challenges. Find out more and register for your free place here.
CSI Exchange: Strategic Management in an Unpredictable World for SMEs
Wednesday 4 November 2026 | 9:30 AM – 12:00 PM
This practical, interactive workshop is designed to help SME (small and medium-sized enterprise) leaders respond to these challenges with greater clarity and confidence. You’ll explore how to develop a clear strategic direction, stay agile as conditions shift, and lead teams in a way that builds resilience and engagement. Find out more and register for your free place here.
CSI Exchange: Developing a Successful Marketing STRATEGY for SMEs
Wednesday 25 November 2026 | 9:30 AM – 12:00 PM
This interactive and engaging workshop is designed to help you cut through the noise and develop a marketing approach that is meaningful, manageable and aligned to your business goals. Find out more and register for your free place here.