Compassionate Leadership Training for Managers and Leaders

Compassionate leadership is associated with enhanced learning and innovation, lower staff stress, and improved patient care. Drawing on the research of Professor Michael West and other experts, this face-to-face training programme is for health and social care leaders who are looking to cultivate compassion for themselves and the people they lead.

If you want to find out about how this course could help you and your team, you can click here to access a short video sharing first-hand accounts from people who have done the training. There is also a document outlining the programme structure and content here

Course format:
This course consists of six weekly sessions, each lasting two hours, along with several optional two-hour online consolidation sessions designed to reinforce your practice and learning. The curriculum integrates mindfulness and compassion practices during each session, fostering a space for reflection and discussion. Participants are also encouraged to engage in mindfulness and compassion exercises at home, aimed at nurturing compassion for themselves and the individuals they lead and collaborate with.

Course dates:
This course runs on Thursdays from 30th January 2025 – 13th March 2025 between 15:00pm – 17:00pm. There is no session on 20th February 2025.

Venue: East Brighton Community Mental Health Centre, Pankhurst Avenue, Brighton
Cost: £200
Suitable for: Anyone in a leadership or management role in a health and social care.

Click here to find out more about this course →

MILE pathway newsletter – 27th May 2024

The key topic for this week’s newsletter is Strengths-based leadership. Strengths-based leadership in health and social care focuses on identifying and leveraging the unique skills and abilities of individuals and teams to enhance service delivery and outcomes.

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Mary Seacole Sussex Leadership Programme applications open

Date: Monday 24th June 2024 (welcome meeting) – Monday 13th January 2025
Course length: Six-month-long programme – Includes approx. 8-10 hours of self-study each week
Delivery mode: Online
Cost: £150 per participant which must be funded by the participants department/organisation.
Suitable for: First time managers in health or social care who lead a team and are keen to develop their leadership behaviours and skills and connect with colleagues across the Sussex wide system.
Qualification: NHS Leadership Academy Award in Health and Care Leadership.

Course description:
‘The programme will prepare you for the demands of leadership in the healthcare system today – and into the future. It will give you the theoretical knowledge and practical understanding needed to deliver inspiring leadership. During the programme, you’ll cover eight units of study on leadership fundamentals along with four further units that relate to core management skills.’
Click here to download the participant guide to find out more →

Course commitments:

  • Contribute to the online discussion forums
  • Complete the online activities
  • Attend all three face-to-face workshop days
  • Complete and pass the 2,000 word final assignment

Course dates:

  • Welcome Meeting: Monday 24th June, 13:00pm – 14:15pm
  • Workshop 1: Tuesday 16th July, 09:30am – 16:30pm
  • Workshop 2: Tuesday 10th September, 09:30am – 16:30pm
  • Workshop 3: Thursday 14th November, 09:30am – 16:30pm
  • Assignment Deadline: Monday 13th January 2025, 17:00pm

The deadline for applications is Monday 3rd June (end of day). If you have any questions or require any assistance in completing the application please contact [email protected]

Click here to access the application page where you can find out more about this programme →

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