April 2026 News Bulletin
Please see our latest news and events below
Introduction to Leadership and Management Programme -Be Quick- Closing Tomorrow!
With consistently excellent feedback and growing demand, we are pleased to offer a further cohort of the Introduction to Leadership and Management Programme.
This is an interactive programme designed to support aspiring managers and those in their first year of leadership.
What to expect
The programme is delivered virtually across five half-day sessions (10:00am – 1:00pm), covering essential leadership and management skills.
Who is it for?
This programme is ideal for:
- Aspiring managers preparing for their first leadership role
- Managers in their first year of experience
- Individuals with the potential for future career progression and commitment to development
- Please visit out news page for more information and apply
Events:
(some events may be waiting list only)
Improvement Fundamentals
An introduction to the mindset, thinking and principles that underpin successful improvement.
There will be 2 sessions, Leadership fundamentals Part #1 (09.07.26) and Leadership Fundamentals Part #2 (17.09.26) These workshops will have linked themes but will be accessible as stand alone workshops.
Coaching Supervision
The Supervision Café offers accredited coaches an opportunity to engage in group supervision. In this setting, coaches can collectively address current challenges in their practice. The format is informal, with facilitated supervision
Coaches Cafe
In our Coaching café, our aim is to create a virtual space where coaches can come to meet other coaches to share learning, resources and to inspire each other.
Management & Leadership Framework CoP
To support planning for implementation of the Management and Leadership Framework across the region we have offered a Community of Practice (CoP) since January 2026. This will now continue, as a whole region CoP as we move toward launch of the framework.
The CoP is open to all staff working across the region to support implementation of the framework within their own organisations, and is open to all health organisations across the region. Each CoP will have a theme to structure conversations and exploration of ideas such as appraisals, data and activity reporting, recruitment strategies etc.
Leading Through Pressure Without Losing Your Team
Senior leadership in the public sector right now means navigating constant complexity and uncertainty, making difficult decisions and holding responsibility for people and performance at the same time. This 60-minute session offers a practical and reflective approach to leading through pressure without losing connection with your team.
Conversations with Purpose: Outcome Focussed 1:1 Using the Management Framework Self-Assessment
The Management & Leadership Framework (MLF) launches in 2026 and will be applicable to all managers and leaders across the NHS. Using the MLF will begin with a self-assessment to build insight to current strengths and opportunities for development. After completing the self-assessment, all users will be guided to have a developmental conversation with their line manager
Managers Toolbox
The Managers’ Toolbox is a series of practical sessions tailored for managers with at least 12 months’ experience in role – particularly those leading teams while balancing demands from across the organisation.
These new workshops focus on real-world challenges, offering tools to build high-performing teams, sustain engagement, and lead more effective meetings and more.
Manager as Coach
Manager as Coach (MAC) is a leadership programme consisting of 3 linked workshops. These can be accessed as a complete series, or in isolation, depending on your own learning needs. The aim of MAC is to support development of a coaching approach when working with individuals, or with the whole team. The programme is aimed at managers at all levels and roles, and those aspiring to their first management role.
Join us to gain insight and skills into how you can give and receive feedback to support appraisal, talent enablement conversations etc.
Future Fit Leadership
A dynamic series of six standalone masterclasses created to inspire fresh thinking, share proven best practices, and explore the possibilities that lie ahead.
Delivered as focused micro-learning sessions, each masterclass equips participants with practical ideas they can immediately apply within their own practice and with their teams.