Developing effective boards and leaders
Practical support and peer learning designed around the real challenges facing current and aspiring board members.
Our practical support, peer learning spaces and development programmes are tailored to key issues for board and aspiring board members.
Each programme helps leaders to step back and learn from best practice within the sector and beyond. Come away with actionable insights, fresh perspectives and resources to put learning into practice.
Benefit from:
- Bespoke programmes to support the strategic objectives and development needs of your board, with discounted rates for members.
- Leadership programmes, including for aspiring and first-time chief executives, and our diverse leadership programme.
- In-house training where tailored support is required.
Find the right development opportunity for you
Board Development Programme
A range of skills-based courses including our Effective Series designed to help board members and senior managers understand their roles and responsibilities better, improve their leadership skills and work more effectively together.
Executive Director induction
One-day course for new NHS executive directors to help them understand wider system issues and what being part of a unitary board means. Offered in partnership with NHS England.
Non-Executive Director indiction
Two-day course for new NHS non-executive directors to help them understand the NHS and its governance and assist them in getting to grips with their role. Offered in partnership with NHS England.
First-Time Chief Executives Programme
Designed for senior leaders embarking on their first NHS chief executive role, our programme provides peer support and an opportunity for new chief executives to come together to discuss key issues and learn from each other.
Digital Boards
Designed to support boards in leading the digital transformation agenda. Build confidence and gain the skills to drive meaningful change. This programme is available free of charge to all NHS trusts, thanks to funding from NHS England through the NHS Digital Academy programmes. Delivered in partnership with Public Digital.
Race Equality Programme
Helping leaders to identify and address structural race inequality as a core part of your board’s business. This programme offers a data-led approach and practical support by sharing research, case studies and lived experiences through a range of events and resources – helping you take action.
Tackling Inequalities Leadership Programme
Practical support for EDI directors and senior responsible officers delivering strategic workforce and health equity programmes and interventions.