Strategic Leaders
The nominations window for the 2026-27 programme is now open. Please refer to 'How to apply' for further details.
For Leaders Shaping Direction and Strategy (Thematic work area leaders not just those with line management responsibilities)
Strategic Leaders supports leaders responsible for influencing others, delivering strategic priorities, and leading beyond direct teams.
Key themes include:
- Strategic leadership
- Leadership identity
- Coaching skills
- Strategic decision making
- Influencing beyond authority
- Leading diversity
Outcome: Leaders capable of navigating complexity, influencing effectively, and delivering institutional impact.
Attendance on this programme is on a Faculty / Division nominations basis via DPVCs and Divisional Directors. Please talk to your Line Manager to register your interest.
The Strategic Leaders Programme is for leaders who are comfortable with day-to-day people management and are now leading more strategically (for example, setting vision, leading across boundaries, etc).
- The Role of a Leader and Leadership Styles
- Strategic Leadership
- Coaching Skills for Leaders
- Data and Strategic Decision-Making
- Influencing Beyond Authority
- Leading Diversity
The programme will be delivered as 3 full days of training over a period of 3 weeks, plus reflection and embedding into practice.
Places will be allocated on a nominations basis by senior leadership teams in Divisions and Faculties. Colleagues who are interested in attending should discuss this with their line managers, who will then escalate nominations to senior leadership for consideration. The nominations window is now open. If you’re keen to enrol onto this year’s programme, we would encourage you to act on this as soon as possible.