FdA in Management Launch Event

This vibrant lunchtime event will bring employers, professionals, students and future leaders together to explore how this 2-year foundation degree programme will shape Doncaster’s next generation of work‑ready managers.

Leading the energy is the Business programme team and keynote speaker, Darren England – FIFA, UEFA and Premier League Referee/VAR and Public Speaker. Renowned for officiating at the highest levels of elite football, Darren brings a wealth of real‑world experience forged in high‑pressure, fast‑moving environments.

Keynote spotlight: Darren England
“Managing conflict in a fast-paced environment”

Prepare for a standout session that goes straight to the heart of modern leadership.

Drawing on his on‑pitch, high‑stakes decision‑making, Darren’s dynamic and engaging talk is set to be filled with immediately useful insight. His keynote will explore:

• Staying composed when everything is moving at speed
• Practical frameworks for resolving conflict before it escalates
• Leading teams through pressure, disagreement and rapid change
• Lessons from real scenarios where clarity, calmness and leadership were essential

This is not a theory‑heavy talk; it’s action‑focused, energising, and packed with strategies you can apply the very same day.

Event schedule

12:00 – 12:45 PM
Lunch, networking & buzz-building conversations. Meet fellow professionals, employers, members of the academic team, along with current and new students.

12:45 – 1:00 PM
Welcome & introduction to the new FdA in Management

1:00 – 1:30 PM
Keynote with Darren England ‘Managing Conflict in a Fast‑Paced Environment’

1:30 – 2:00 PM
Interactive audience Q&A inspired by the session

2:00 PM
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Be part of an exciting launch, hear an unmissable keynote, and discover how the FdA in Management will drive Doncaster’s leadership future.