collaborative masterclass series in 2025/26 - exploration and transformation
NOW LIVE: Deputy and
aspiring director development offer
What is the time commitment? This is not a standardised programme. Instead, the offer is built around individual development needs. After completing a Healthcare Leadership Model (HLM) self-assessment, participants will receive personalised feedback and be supported by a specialist facilitator to identify strengths and development priorities across nine leadership dimensions. From there, participants select from 19 bespoke development modules, each mapped to the HLM dimensions. Learning is delivered through a blended access model and can include one or multiple modules, based entirely on the individual’s goals and availability.
The NHS North West Leadership Academy is excited to launch the Deputy and Aspiring Director Development Offer, a flexible, personalised leadership development opportunity for those preparing to step into or strengthen their executive leadership roles. Since the announcement, we’ve received a number of questions. Here’s what you need to know: Who is eligible? Nominations are open to current Deputy Directors and individuals identified as having the potential to move into an executive role as their next step. All nominations must be made by the organisation’s Chief People Officer, HR Director or equivalent executive leader. Is there a cost? There is no cost to NHS North West organisations to access the offer. However, places are limited. Each organisation has been allocated a set number of nominations. To discuss allocations or submit nominations, please contact your Senior System Lead at the NHS North West Leadership Academy.
The latest series of North West Collaborative Masterclasses aims to inspire leaders and explore opportunities for innovation and bold new thinking across the public sector. The NHS NWLA works in partnership with Mersey Internal Audit Agency (MIAA), Advancing Quality Alliance (Aqua), North West Employers (NWE) and the North West Association of Directors of Adults Social Care Services (ADASS) to bring you a series of collaborative masterclasses. Together we are an influential partnership formed from cross sector organisations in the North West that represent the NHS, health and social care and local government. In March, system leadership experts led a masterclass focused on the power of collaboration in health care systems. The session explored how public sector leaders can foster a mindset that embraces collaboration to overcome barriers, crucial for addressing health inequalities and disparities.
The 2025/26 series has launched with three essential leadership topics:
Further masterclasses across the year will consider how to lead in an AI world, focus on prevention and improvement and working effectively across systems. Catch up on previous sessions via the North West Collaborative YouTube channel:
Outside in Thinking – How innovative thinking could help the public sector Challenging participants to consider what they can do differently and empowering
teams to nurture a culture where innovative thinking can thrive.
Climate Change and the Public Sector Understanding the direct and immediate consequences of the changing environment for delivery of health and social care services and exploring opportunities for public sector collaboration to tackle the impact of climate change in the North West. Thriving Cultures – Embracing learning and growth in the era of psychological safety Supporting leaders to consider their role in developing and maintaining psychological safety in organisations and exploring how creating a culture of learning and growth can enhance team dynamics and impact on employee engagement.
Plus you can view the series brochure for more information and booking details:
Excellent speakers! Good balance of presenters and breakout group work. Very thought provoking and relevant.
What happens next? After selecting their modules, participants will be contacted directly by our team to arrange access and ongoing support. The offer is designed to be flexible, targeted, and responsive to the real-life demands of leadership in today’s NHS. This offer is part of our continued commitment to strengthening the leadership pipeline across the North West. For more information or to begin the nomination process, contact your local Senior System Lead at the NHS North West Leadership Academy.
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