Leadership & Management

Senior Leadership Development Programme

A bespoke Executive & Senior Leadership programme to develop strong, collaborative and inclusive leaders in a highly complex environment. 

Sheffield Hallam University

  • 72 %

    of participants adjusted their leadership style

  • 67 %

    reported improvements in team and service results

  • 29 %

    increase in leaders feeling valued & heard by senior colleagues

  • 28 %

    increase in leaders' ability to influence strategically through their networks

The Challenge

Sheffield Hallam University was pursuing an ambitious Institutional strategy at a financially challenging time for the sector. As part of this strategy, SHU identified the need to develop a cohesive and values-led leadership style within its top 80 leaders. While leaders excelled in their own areas, collaboration across academic and professional services teams was limited. The goal was to foster a unified leadership approach (whatever their level or role) across the University system. Ultimately breaking down silos, strengthening decision-making, and embedding a values-led, empowering leadership culture.

The Solution

Working in partnership with the University Steering Group, we conducted a learning needs analysis and designed and deliver an integrated leadership programme which included:

  • Online launch event – setting a shared vision and expectations.
  • Psychometric profiling (Lumina) – increasing self-awareness and leadership impact.
  • 1:1 coaching and Action Learning Sets – embedding learning through structured reflection and peer support.
  • Four leadership workshops – covering self-awareness, behavioural change, system-wide thinking, and leadership evolution.
  • Leadership Conference – celebrating progress, sharing insights, and identifying themes for collective action.

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