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MANAGEMENT DEVELOPMENT PROGRAMME

A practical programme 
that helps managers lead 
with clarity, confidence 
and consistency.

The Strengthify Management Development Programme (MDP) supports managers to strengthen how they lead in everyday work. It builds practical, strengths-based habits that translate directly into:

  • clearer one-to-ones
  • more confident feedback
  • better performance conversations
  • stronger team collaboration
  • more thoughtful leadership through change
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WHY THIS PROGRAMME MATTERS

Most managers have completed training before but what they need is structured space to:

  • reflect on their impact
  • practise real conversations
  • understand blind spots
  • build confidence
  • translate insight into habit

The Management Development Programme creates that space and connects learning directly to everyday leadership practice.

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Two Delivery Formats

In-person (2 days)

An immersive two-day experience focused on:

  • strengths and working styles
  • feedback and performance conversations
  • meaningful one-to-ones
  • active listening
  • strengths-based performance management
  • team effectiveness tools

Ideal for cohorts within one organisation or cross-organisation groups.

Virtual (8-week format)

Designed for deeper reflection and application in role and includes:

  • four 3-hour live sessions
  • integrated practical assignments
  • cohort learning and discussion
  • strengths insight
  • direct integration with Engage

Spreading the learning over time allows managers to apply insight between sessions and return with real experiences to explore.

WHO IT IS FOR

The programme is designed for:

  • New and experienced managers
  • Heads of Service
  • Operational and Clinical Leads
  • Academic Leaders
  • Managers responsible for people and performance

It works particularly well when:

  • Organisations want greater consistency across managers
  • Teams are navigating change
  • Leadership capability needs strengthening across a service or department
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CPD-Certified Programme

The Management Development Programme provides 10 hours of CPD. It reflects high quality, relevance and commitment to professional development, helping participants strengthen their leadership capability while meeting ongoing development standards.

CPD Certified
CONNECTED TO THE WIDER SYSTEM

The MDP can stand alone. It also connects directly to:

  • Discovery Workshops
  • Team Sessions
  • Engage helps strengths and working styles stay visible in everyday conversations and decisions

This strengthens follow-through beyond the programme itself. Talk to us about your challenges and we’ll explore your situation and how this could work across your managers and teams.

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