The programme focuses on strengthening leadership effectiveness through self-awareness, emotional intelligence, communication, performance management, coaching, change leadership and conflict management. It also enables managers to explore contemporary leadership challenges and opportunities, adopting a generous leadership approach while developing the skills needed to lead and develop others effectively.

The programme is delivered through three full-day face-to-face workshops, supported by three virtual action learning sets and a Strengthscope self-assessment with an individual debrief from a licensed consultant. A key feature is the Hydra immersive learning simulation, where participants work through realistic people-management scenarios to develop decision-making and leadership capabilities through reflection and facilitated feedback. Delegates are nominated by their managers, with places prioritised according to business need. Numbers are capped at 18 participants.