Board development programme: Aspiring Directors Programme, January 2025 - July 2025
Date: 31 January 2025
Time: 09:30
Venue: London
This event is currently fully booked.
Course overview
This practical training programme is for aspiring NHS executive directors. The programme combines the two essential criteria for any executive director:
- The theory around the governance and corporate requirements of the role
- The self-development and leadership skills required to develop an individual's impact and behaviour.
This course consists of six full day modules delivered in-person. The intention is to cultivate a peer learning network within the training cohort; therefore, it is expected that each delegate engages with all aspects of the programme. By booking a place on this programme, you commit to attending all six of the scheduled training dates for this cohort. The dates for the next cohort are:
- Module 1: Friday 31 January 2025 (09.30am-4.00pm, in-person event in London)
- Module 2: Friday 7 March 2025 (09.30am-4.00pm, in-person event in London)
- Module 3: Friday 11 April 2025 (09.30am-4.00pm, in-person event in London)
- Module 4: Friday 9 May 2025 (09.30am-4.00pm, in-person event in London)
- Module 5: Friday 6 June 2025 (09.30am-4.00pm, in-person event in London)
- Module 6: Thursday 3 July 2025 (09.30am-4.00pm, in-person event in London)
By taking part in the programme, alongside attending the six training dates, delegates will also have access to:
- 360 feedback: Each delegate will be expected to complete a 360-degree feedback tool followed by an individual discussion with an experienced facilitator on what the outputs from this tool means for you as an individual and your development areas. The 360-tool will be referenced throughout the programme.
- Three personal online support sessions with an experienced coach to be undertaken between modules and completed by the end of the programme.
- Encouraged to undertake journaling whilst partaking in the programme to help build self-awareness and self-learning into your leadership practice.
Who should attend?
- Individuals who are looking to apply for their first executive director role in the next 1-2 years.
An incredible journey that not only helped me in the immediacy but continues to provide a resource for my future learning
Acute Pathway Operational Lead, Norfolk and Suffolk NHS Foundation Trust
Course objectives:
The aim of this multi-module training programme is to equip aspiring directors with the knowledge, skills, and self-awareness in preparation to apply for an executive director role in the NHS. The six modules of the course are:
- Programme introduction and the NHS context
- Understanding board governance and how to be effective
- Inclusive, high performing teams and decision making
- Effective meetings
- Strategic influence and system leadership
- Preparing to enter the board arena.
The programme will also provide delegates with the opportunity to meet and network with peers to discuss common issues and potential solutions.
Find out more on the content of each module by accessing the course overview here.
I found the whole course so beneficial and would recommend to all leaderships
Programme format:
This training programme consists of six full day events delivered in-person in London between January 2025 and July 2025. Delegates are expected to attend all six training dates and undertake the 360-degree feedback tool and online coaching sessions alongside the training.
Estimated timings for each training event are 09.30am - 4.00pm.
Please note this is subject to change.
How to book
Programme cost per delegate (ex VAT) - Member: £3,075, Non Member: £3,690
Programme cost per delegate (incl. VAT) - Member: £3,690, Non Member: £4,428
You need to provide a purchase order number at booking to confirm your place on this course. Card payments are also accepted. Follow the ‘Book now’ link at the top of this page to book your place. You need to create an account if you have not already done so.
I learnt so much about myself but also really helpful working with colleagues
Bespoke development programmes
This programme can be delivered exclusively for your organisation and can be tailored to your requirements. For more information please see here or enquire now by emailing board.development@nhsproviders.org.