This brand new multi-agency Programme is aimed at ‘Heads of Service’ (or tier 3 equivalent) who may be aspiring to be an AD or would like to enhance their strategic leadership skills.
The programme aims to strengthen consistency in leadership approaches across the country as well as build networks, linking across professional and regional boundaries.
Programme Content
- Growing and building self to lead
- Corporate & political leadership
- Leading evidence informed practice
- Being and staying an inclusive leader
- Understanding & leading effective systems
- Relational and connected leadership
- Leading through complexity – VUCA
- Building Partnerships and working across systems
- Plus 1 session co-produced with cohort based on specific development needs
Programme Dates Cohort 6 2027
Session | Date | Format |
Orientation Residential | Tuesday 23 – Wednesday 24 February 2027 | In person (2-day residential) |
ALS 1 | Wednesday 21 April 2027 | Virtual |
Combined Workshop 1 & 2 Residential | Wednesday 19 – Thursday 20 May 2027 | In person (2-day residential) |
ALS 2 | Tuesday 8 June 2027 | Virtual |
End of Programme | Thursday 17 June 2027 | In person |