1. NIHR Leadership Support and Development The Trainee Programme 23 September 2009

2. NIHR Leadership Support and Development Why a leadership programme for NIHR? 2 I wont be able to do what I want in research unless I become more effective as a leader and manager

3. 1.Exploring research as a career everything is still possible 2.Becoming an independent researcher taking on responsibility for others 3.Stepping up to be a research leader making a difference to my field and beyond, leaving a legacy Key leadership and management transitions for health researchers

4. Transitions Critical switches Moments and times in life often requiring significant professional and personal choice Typically times of personal challenge and learning Learning can be as much about unlearning the things that have made you successful in the past as developing new skills and capabilities Support can make all the difference!

5. Patterns and themes among Trainees we worked with Very diverse group and needs Hungry for development Mentoring (often v directive) is a powerful thread Some common management themes (eg priorities; managing people; assertiveness) Hopeful that important needs can be met through NIHR Generally technology competent/confident Potential from connecting trainees across disciplines and institutions 5

6. What do you mean by a leadership programme? Not a course or a training A process of development over 18 months Focused on your practice as managers and leaders Learning while doing Management and leadership 6 NIHR Leadership Support and Development

7. 7 Improving your leading and managing Personal learning experiment Action Learning Web Support Core Workshops Individual Coaching NIHR Leadership Support and Development The programme for senior Trainees

8. NIHR Leadership Support and Development Individual coaching 8 Formal Application: Reflective self- assessment 360º feedback Framing conversation with Ashridge guide Accompanying with Ashridge guide September December Review conversation with Ashridge guide March Closing conversation with Ashridge guide February 360º feedback August 2009February 2010August 2010February 2011

9. NIHR Leadership Support and Development Core workshops 9 Transition Workshop 48hrs 4-5 November Effective Collaborative Relationships 24hrs January Managing People 24hrs April Ashridge Conference 1 day July Leading Strategy and Change 24hrs September August 2009February 2010August 2010February 2011

10. NIHR Leadership Support and Development Action Learning 10 1/2 day August 2009February 2010August 2010February 2011

11. NIHR Leadership Support and Development Personal learning experiment 11 Personal Learning Experiment Accessing other development workshops and opportunities August 2009February 2010August 2010February 2011

12. NIHR Leadership Support and Development Web support 12 Networking Blogging Accessing tailored guides Reviews of external development opportunities

13. 13 September 2009 March 2012 Sep 09 Mar 11 Dec 09 January 2010January 2011 Leadership Programme for Trainees Programme Timeline 3-5 Nov Transitions Workshop Pilot Group 1.1 Group 1.2 Group 2.1 Group 2.2 Group 25 Jan Application deadline 9 April Application deadline 25 Oct Application deadline 4 Jan Application deadline 23-25 March Transitions Workshop Closes Sep11 Closes Mar11 Closes Nov11 Closes Mar 12 8-10 June Transitions Workshop Feb10 Sep10 Nov10 11-13 Jan Transitions Workshop 23-25 March Transitions Workshop

14. How do I contact you? 14 NIHR Leadership Support and Development By calling or sending an email to our Project Manager Juliet Fulcher Tel: 01442 841168 Email: juliet.fulcher@ashridge.org.ukjuliet.fulcher@ashridge.org.uk