UPCOMING! deputy AND aspiring DIRECTOR AND BOARD DEVELOPMENT OFFER
What is the Deputy and Aspiring Director and Board Development offer? The NHS North West Leadership Academy (NHS NWLA) provides a modular Deputy and Aspiring Director Development Offer focused on enabling participants to perform more effectively in their current roles as well as equipping them with a broader perspective and readiness for board-level roles through structured support, mentorship, and skill- building opportunities. This offer aims to build confidence, strategic thinking, and decision-making skills in deputy and aspiring directors. Why is this being done? In 2024, the NHS North West Leadership Academy sought feedback on how to support in-post deputy directors as well as those aspiring to board and executive level roles either now, soon or later. We have worked with the NHS North West HR Directors and Chief People Officers to provide a joint offer across talent and leadership development that is individualised to each person regarding their development journey, both in post and in the future. The Deputy and Aspiring Director Development Offer is an important part of supporting NHS organisations in their succession planning, ensuring a steady pipeline of capable, prepared leaders ready to step into director and board- level positions, as well as broadening and diversifying the NHS leadership talent pool.
How does it work simply?
How does the self- assessment work?
The Deputy and Aspiring Director Development Offer starts with a self- assessment powered through the Healthcare Leadership Model (HLM) tool. Participants register for and complete the HLM 360 Degree Feedback Tool which evaluates their answer through 9 leadership dimensions. This Feedback Tool outputs a development report which will be explored with participants by one of the HLM facilitators, to ensure participants understand the report. Participants will then work with their facilitator to identify which of the Deputy and Aspiring Director Development Offers’ 20 support modules can be used to address any development needs highlighted in their HLM report. The 20 support modules are a series of development opportunities delivered across a blended learning access model. Participants are not required to undergo all 20 modules, but rather a bespoke section of modules tailored to them based on their HLM report. Participants can access these modules by expressing an interest. The NHS North West Leadership Academy will then contact participants to discuss details of upcoming module learning opportunities.
What are the modules?
The Healthcare Leadership Model 360 Degree Feedback Tool is designed to give insight into other people’s perceptions of participants leadership abilities and behaviour. The process includes getting confidential feedback from line managers, peers and direct reports. This can be helpful to highlight strengths or areas for development. Once feedback is compiled a report is developed. An accredited feedback facilitator will work with participants in a dedicated feedback session to help them interpret their report.
Dynamic Board Report Writing
Influencing Beyond Your Role
Relationship Building
Effective Challenge
Building a Growth Mindset
Systems Thinking & Leadership
Leading in a Political Environment
Leading Anchor Organisations
Courageous Conversations
Thinking on Your Feet
Leading Change and Transformation
Innovation and Creative Thinking
Representing your organisation at an Executive level
System OD and Transformation
Presenting with Power, Impact, and Integrity
Managing Complexity
Strategic finance for non-finance leaders
Increasing Resilience in Leadership
Understanding and Working with Power
Leading with Courage and Compassion
How to access this offer
This offer is available to individuals who are nominated by their organisation. If you are interested in being nominated please contact your Chief People Officer or HR Director.
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