Applications are now open for the next cohort of our Leading the Business Programme.
Overview
This is one of three Leadership programmes offered annually by the Training Hub to support the development of leaders and managers in General Practice. This is delivered bi monthly over a 12 month period. The programme is delivered by Crisp Professional Development, an Exeter based company who have been partnering with us on this programme for several yea
By the end of the programme you will be better equipped with essential leadership skills to lead your business, including, influencing, collaborating, communicating, and coaching. You will also have undertaken your own personal development plan.
Who is the programme for?
This programme is aimed at Clinical Directors, Aspiring Clinical Directors, GP Partners, Strategic Managers, or Senior Level Leaders working with multiple teams.
Learning Outcomes
By the end of the programme you will be able to:
- Appraise your personal leadership style, behaviours and preferences and explain the impact on others.
- Describe and apply methods for developing high performing teams.
- Evaluate how to influence and collaborate with others at a business and system level and formulate appropriate strategies
- Apply a range of tools and models for effective change management and evaluate your role in it.
- Assess the requirements for creating and implementing inclusive cultures and generate ideas for change.
Programme Delivery
This is a blended learning programme consisting of:
- 5 face-to-face core modules delivered at various venues across Cornwall
- Executive coaching
- 2 action learning sets
- ‘Insights Discovery’ psychometric personal profile – this must be completed prior to commencing the course.
Dates of sessions
- Module 1: Wednesday 9 July 2025 – at Fibre Hub, Trevenson Lane, Pool, Redruth, TR15 3GF
- Module 2: Wednesday 24 September 2025 – venue TBC
- Module 3: Thursday 13 November 2025 – at Scorrier House, Redruth, TR16 5AU
- Module 4: Wednesday 14 January 2026 – at St. Erme Community Centre, Castle Field Trispen, Truro, TR4 9BD
- Module 5: Tuesday 10th March 2026 – at Fibre Hub, Trevenson Lane, Pool, Redruth, TR15 3GF
Action Learning sets: 2 hour sessions, delivered virtually via Teams
- Session 1: Wednesday 8 October 2025 – 2:00pm-4:30pm
- Session 2: Tuesday 3 February 2026 – 2:00pm-4:30pm
Please note you are expected to attend all sessions.
Executive Coaching: up to 4 sessions to be arranged on an individual basis.
The start date for the programme is 9 July 2025, but please note you will be expected to complete an online survey to inform your personal profile and attend an online introductory session on 10th June 2025 for 1 hour. This will be followed by an individual discussion on your profile by 4 July 2025.
Course Cost
This course is funded by the Training Hub through retention funding. However, due to late withdrawals from previous courses, we are now adding a small charge of £100 to cover admin costs.
Application Process
Please complete the booking form below and we will send you an application form to complete.
Applications close on 1st June 2025.
If you have any questions or would like further details, please contact valentina.albu@nhs.net.