Management: Practitioner programme
The Practitioner programme supports experienced managers, of any grade, to be equipped with the skills, knowledge and networks they need to stay ahead in the Civil Service. Previously, the Experienced Manager Programme was the ideal learning for managers with more than 12 months of management experience. The Management: Practitioner Programme has been developed in line with the new educational standards as part of the focus on training, and is the Leadership College's recommended learning for experienced managers. The modules focus on strategy, resourcing and people; making decisions and communicating effectively, transformation, innovation and leading your teams.
The skills and knowledge acquired during each module are tested via a series of workbook activities to be completed during the programme. An online knowledge check must also be passed at the end of each module. Learners remain in the same cohort of learners throughout the duration of the programme. This creates a strong peer network through which learners can share knowledge and support one another, both during and after the programme.
The practitioner programme flyer has further information about the individual modules.
Visit the learning website for more information, or to see upcoming dates to book a place on the next available Practitioner Programme. If you’re interested in booking the programme for a full cohort, please visit the booking portal.
What sort of skills can I expect to learn from this programme?
The programme brochure holds an in-depth look at what you can expect – from background on how it has designed, to learner outcomes, timelines and module descriptions. Some of the learners outcomes include –
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Explain where strategy comes from and identify and interpret external factors that have implications for the Civil Service |
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Identify when new technology can improve processes or data flows and look for opportunities to integrate |
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Take steps to mitigate financial and operational risk |
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Make complex data-driven decisions that have a tangible impact on citizen outcomes |
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Communicate change with authenticity, clarity and vision, connecting to purpose and citizen outcomes |
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Practice inclusive leadership by creating a culture based on trust and respect, allowing for challenge and questions to shape the culture. |
Is this programme right for you?
Here are three examples of roles that would benefit from the practitioner level of the Management Programme:
Sukran
I am Sukran. I’m due to move and to manage a number of teams in which the people have a wide variety of ability, experience and expertise. I want to embody inclusive leadership whilst ensuring high performance.
Sheila
I am Sheila and I have a very large team to support through a period of significant change and transition. I need to maintain motivation and performance as we move towards the vision.
Fu
I am Fu and have been a Civil Servant for many years. As part of my continuous development and in light of changing ways of working in the Civil Service, I wish to refresh my leadership skills.
How to book
Visit the learning website to see upcoming dates or book a place on the next available Practitioner Programme. If you’re interested in booking the programme for a full cohort, please visit the booking portal to submit your booking request
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