June 2026 News Bulletin
Please see our latest news and events below
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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 Open – 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
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.
Join the Yorkshire and the Humber OD Network
We’re delighted to announce the launch of the Yorkshire and the Humber Organisation Development (OD) Network, bringing together OD colleagues from across the region to connect, collaborate and learn from one another.
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.
The first session will provide an opportunity to:
- Meet colleagues from across the region.
- Hear about inspiring OD work already taking place.
- Explore the challenges and priorities facing OD practitioners.
- Shape future learning, development opportunities and network activities together.
If you’d like to be part of this growing community, visit our website to book your place.
Mary Seacole Local Programme – Cohort 31 – Closing 5th July!
The programme is designed for first-time and emerging leaders. It runs over a six-month period, with learning delivered through the National Leadership Academy’s virtual campus. This includes programme films, interactive content, discussion forums, and online resources, alongside 6 half-day workshops virtually.
Each cohort consists of up to 20 participants. Organisations that are part of the NELA partnership will receive fully funded places. If your organisation is not part of the NELA partnership, a fee of £150 per participant will apply.
To find out more about the Mary Seacole Local Programme, including how to apply, please visit our news page.
Events:
(some events may be waiting list only)
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
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.
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 second 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 includes those with OD in their job title and those without — if you work with people, influence change or are curious about how to engage others in shaping their organisation, there’s a place for you here.
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.