Leading and Developing People
Each module runs for 4 weeks with learning released online each week. For the online module there will also be a weekly webinar/discussion group; for the hybrid module there will be two in-person study days based in Sheffield. On completion of the module you will be able to:
- Critically analyse and discuss the use of strategy and vision as a leadership tool; and articulate a vision and engagement plan for your area of work.
- Critically evaluate your own work environment and discuss the impact of culture on staff engagement, wellbeing and development
Key Dates
Online module: Monday 16th November - Friday 11th December 2026
Hybrid module: Monday 15th February - Friday 12th March 2027
Bite-sized webinars: 2nd, 16th, 30th November 2026 19:00-20:30

Standalone webinars
The cost of each webinar is £45 or £100 for the the full series
These webinars are included in the online modules but can also be attended in isolation
Webinar 1: 18/11/2026 19:00-20:30. Organisational culture and approaches to leadership.
Webinar 2: 25/11/2026 19:00-20:30. Understanding and developing your workforce
Webinar 3: 02/12/2026 19:00-20:30. Challenging conversations and applying trauma-informed care to leadership.
The cost of each webinar is £45 or £100 for the the full series

online module
£420 or £320 with scholarship
This module examines the following topics relative to your organisation and enables you to critically evaluate and apply them to yourself and your service:
- Applying trauma-informed care approaches to leadership
- Understanding your workforce demographics
- Creating a supportive and inclusive culture
- Evaluating team dynamics and performance
- Optimising team performance and developing others
Webinar 1: 18/11/2026 19:00-20:30. Organisational culture and approaches to leadership.
Webinar 2: 25/11/2026 19:00-20:30. Understanding and developing your workforce
Webinar 3: 02/12/2026 19:00-20:30. Challenging conversations, emotional intelligence and applying trauma-informed care to leadership.
Tutorial 4: 09/12/2026 19:00-20:30. Evaluating and demonstrating impact.

hybrid module
£520 or £420 with scholarship
This module examines the following topics relative to your organisation and enables you to critically evaluate and apply them to yourself and your service:
- Applying trauma-informed care approaches to leadership
- Understanding your workforce demographics and needs
- Creating a supportive and inclusive culture
- Evaluating team dynamics and performance
- Optimising team performance and developing others
In-person day 1: Wednesday 10th February 2027 10:00-15:00. The focus of this day will be strategic priorities within your work context, understanding your team's needs and priorities and creating a positive working culture.
In-person day 2: Wednesday 3rd March 2027 10:00-15:00. The focus of this day will be communication; and how to engage, facilitate change and manage difficult situations.
Tutorial 4 (online): Wednesday 10th March 2027 Evaluating and demonstrating impact.
