July 2026 News Bulletin
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New! The Curious Leader Series:
The world of work has changed. Constant organisational change, increasing complexity, artificial intelligence, competing priorities and rising expectations mean that leadership is no longer about having all the answers. It is about asking better questions.
Each webinar combines current research, practical tools and reflective exercises to help participants think differently about the challenges they face every day. They explore how curiosity supports better decision-making, healthier transitions, personal resilience, thoughtful use of artificial intelligence, deeper thinking and hope-filled leadership
The Curious Leader Series is designed for leaders, managers, aspiring leaders and professionals across all disciplines who want to lead with greater confidence, curiosity and purpose in an increasingly complex world
To find out more and how to book visit our website news page
Rosalind Franklin Programme Coming to the North East and Yorkshire!
For the first time, the North East and Yorkshire Leadership Academy will be delivering regional cohorts of the prestigious Rosalind Franklin Programme, bringing this nationally recognised leadership development opportunity closer to home.
Designed for colleagues in mid to senior leadership roles, the nine-month programme supports leaders to develop the skills, confidence and capability to lead across organisations, systems and partnerships.
Regional cohorts will launch from Winter 2026, with significantly reduced costs for delegates from NELA Partnership organisations.
If you’re ready to take the next step in your leadership journey, now is the ideal time to discuss the programme with your line manager and register your interest.
To find out more visit our website news page
Applications Closing Soon! – Introduction to Leadership and Management Programme (Cohort 8)
Are you aspiring to become a manager or in your first year of leadership? Applications are now open for Cohort 8 of the highly rated Introduction to Leadership and Management Programme.
Delivered virtually over five interactive half-day sessions (10:00am–1:00pm), the programme combines practical leadership tools with proven management theory to help you build confidence and develop the skills to lead effectively. You’ll also have the opportunity to learn alongside peers, share experiences through breakout sessions, and apply practical techniques in your role.
Places are limited and will be allocated through a shortlisting process. Applications close on Friday 7 August.
To find out more and how to apply please visit our website news page
Applications Closing Soon! Foundations of Applied Systems Thinking (FAST) programme:
The Foundations of Applied Systems Thinking (FAST) programme offers a practical, hands-on approach to understanding and improving complex systems. Designed to move beyond theory, the programme equips participants with the tools and confidence to turn complexity into meaningful action.
Delivered across five modules (10 x 2.5-hour sessions), participants will learn how to navigate complexity, work effectively with multiple stakeholders, analyse system behaviour, identify opportunities for improvement and apply systems thinking to a live neighbourhood challenge or priority.
More than just a training course, FAST is an applied learning experience that enables participants to tackle real-world challenges while building collaborative approaches to lasting system change.
Interested in taking part? Visit our website news page.
The new NHS Leadership and Management Framework is now live:
The new NHS NHS Leadership and Management Framework aims to drive improvements in leadership by setting clear, consistent, and professional standards across all levels of NHS management, from ward to board, clinical, medics and non-clinical.
All leaders and managers will have access to a self-assessment tool to support annual appraisals and enable evaluation against the standard. The tool provides a structured starting point for meaningful development conversations and ongoing, personalised improvement, helping individuals better understand their strengths and areas for development.
By supporting our managers and leaders, the NHS will continue to attract, develop and retain the best talent, help contribute to a sense of pride across all staff groups with managerial responsibilities and support the ambitions set out in the 10 Year Health Plan.
With this framework we seek to further drive improvements in leadership by setting clear standards and expectations to ensure all leaders across the NHS, have access to high-quality development.
To support, resources have been developed to accompany the framework to support its implementation. These include an interactive microsite, management leadership code and standard and competencies
If you have any queries, please email: [email protected]
Visit our website for more information about the L&M Framework
or, book your place at one of our L&M Framework CoP sessions
Events:
(some events may be waiting list only)
Leading Well at the Strategic Level: Delivering Impact, Engagement, and System Change.
A series of themed, stand-alone workshops, delegates can choose to attend just one or all three, depending on your needs.
The Curious Leader Series
Each webinar combines current research, practical tools and reflective exercises to help participants think differently about the challenges they face every day. They explore how curiosity supports better decision-making, healthier transitions, personal resilience, thoughtful use of artificial intelligence, deeper thinking and hope-filled leadership.
Interview Skills Development
About the workshop
This workshop will focus on skills and models for preparing for interview. The goal is for you to feel confident the experience, skills and qualities you have to offer and be able to translate this in your interview. You will have opportunity for personal reflection and to connect and learn with peers across the region.
Presentation Skills
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.
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.
North East and North Cumbria OD Network
This will be our third regional Organisational Development network event for colleagues across the North East and North Cumbria, and we’re inviting anyone involved in OD, change, transformation or people-focused improvement work to take part.
This will be our fourth regional Organisational Development network event for colleagues across the North East and North Cumbria, and we’re inviting anyone involved in OD, change, transformation or people-focused improvement work to take part
The Yorkshire and the Humber Organisation Development (OD) Network
Following valuable engagement with stakeholders across the region, the first network event will take place virtually on Wednesday 12 August, 10.00am–1.00pm. The decision to host the inaugural session online reflects feedback from colleagues and will help maximise attendance, with opportunities for future face-to-face events.
The network has been created as a safe, supportive and inclusive peer community where colleagues can build relationships, share excellent practice and develop their confidence. Whether you’re new to OD, looking to expand your network, or keen to learn from others, the network offers a welcoming space to connect with peers across Yorkshire and the Humber.