Programme Summary
Understanding our strengths and values lays the foundations for us to coach, collaborate and influence successfully and authentically across the systems we work in.
This one day bespoke programme will also explore a range of practical tools and insights from positive psychology, to support us in coaching those with different expertise, influencing without authority, and forging beneficial collaborations across our hospital and wider infrastructure. All with the aim of becoming Confident, Resourceful, Future-focused CRF Managers.
The programme uses stories, examples and scenarios that have been designed for the UKCRF Network.
Programme Details
Programme Contents
- Introduction & Mindset
- Leader as Coach
- Influence to Collaborate
- Connection Power: Building Strategic Networks
- Lunch
- Harnessing Individual Power to Engage Others
- Peer Coaching
- Next Steps
- Close
Action Learning Groups
The one-day leadership programme will be followed by a 90-minute virtual action learning group (ALG) two months later, to share a real-world challenge and receive supportive coaching from your peers, guided by an expert facilitator.
Completion of the ALG is required to receieve your certificate.
Who is the programme for?
The Leadership Programme has been created for current and aspiring leaders within CRFs.
We deliver the programme to specific staff groups at a time, so that staff in similar roles can network face to face and work through similar challenges during the programme.
We will continue to deliver an annual programme for new CRF Managers, and roll out the programme to other staff groups in the future, including senior nurses.
Locations, Dates & Prices
2026 Sessions:
- 24th February 2026
Mixed Senior Leaders – London - 22nd April 2026
Senior Nurses and Matrons – London - 22nd April 2026
Industry Leads – London - 10th September 2026
CRF Managers – Manchester - 17th November 2026
Aspiring Leaders – London - 17th November 2026
Principal Investigator Pipeline Programme (PIPP) attendees – London
Full programme cost: £250
*Leadership Programme course fees are VAT excempt
Start and Finish times
09:15 to 09:45 Arrival, Registration and Refreshments
Please arrive at least 10 minutes before the start of the training session at 09:45.
A selection of hot and cold drinks will be provided
12:30 to 13:30 Lunch (approximately)
All face to face training offers a catered lunch and refreshments
If you have any allergies or intolerances, please contact [email protected].
16:30 PM Finish
Pre-work
There will be pre-work to complete in preparation, where you will be asked to map out your current network, reflect on specific situations you would like to better influence or where you wish to collaborate with others, and to complete a strengths profile.
Programme delegates will be contacted about pre-work closer to the time
In the meantime, to stir your thinking, complete the world-leading Free Starter Strengths Profile now. You will need to register for an account and then follow the steps: https://www.strengthsprofile.com/en-GB/Products/Free
Invoicing
Payment for the programme will be invoiced by Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust.
If your organisation requires the bank details prior to being invoiced, please download a signed letterheaded copy of the bank details by clicking here.
A form will be provided to collect invoice information, including your purchase order number or reference, which will be circulated to delegates on confirmation of their place.
Please be aware that if you cancel your place on the programme within a week of the course date, you will be liable to pay the full cost of £250
