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The aim of the programme is to prepare you for your first chair role and support you through development. The structure and delivery of the programme will align to the competencies expected from the chair and will provide you with an in-depth understanding of the chair role.
The programme is 12 months in duration. There is a blend of face to face, Microsoft Teams and an online virtual campus to engage with.
Participants must attend 100 per cent of all elements and this is a condition of accepting a place on the programme.
The programme, which has had two previous cohorts, is currently undergoing a refresh. This is to ensure programme content and delivery models best supports aspiring chairs to prepare for the challenges of the role in the current health and care landscape, whilst making the best use of technology.
- The programme starts with a welcome event on March 20, 2025 bringing everyone together. This includes key speakers and the facilitation team who will support you through the programme.
- The programme has six modules, module one and module six will be face-to-face and modules two to five will be virtual.
- At the end of the programme a learning summit event will conclude participants’ journey and provide a final networking opportunity.
- Content and knowledge is also delivered online through a virtual campus which includes a mix of materials such as videos, interviews, articles and reports. You have the flexibility to access this at a time that suits you.
- There will be six face-to-face or virtual, bi-monthly, smaller pathway groups, where you will work with facilitators and fellow participants to share perspectives and undertake board level scenarios.
- You will be asked to identify areas for development which are particularly relevant to you and demonstrate the progress you need to make to be an effective and transformational chair.
- Mentoring will also be a key part of your journey. You will be mentored by an experienced chair who will be allocated to you at the beginning of the programme.