CMI Level 7 Certificate in Strategic Management and Leadership for the Healthcare Sector Programme

CMI Level 7 Certificate in Strategic Management and Leadership for the Healthcare Sector Programme

Course Overview

If you are interested in this course, please register your interest by emailing eleanor.morgan@convenzis.co.uk

This programme has been designed specifically for existing and aspiring senior leaders operating across the healthcare sector. The design and delivery team include leadership development professionals with broad experience of working within the healthcare sector, both private and NHS.

The programme gives attendees the time and opportunity to undertake an in-depth exploration of the leader’s role in enabling their teams to face the challenges and maximise the opportunities being faced across the sector.

The programme explores mainstream and sector specific leadership and organisational models, frameworks, case studies and research and to maximise the individual learner’s development journey a person-centred coaching approach is adopted throughout. 

Our experienced facilitator team will support participants to consider how the learning can deliver tangible positive outcomes on their return to the workplace. To support this innovative and pragmatic approach to the programme delivery participants will attend three 2.5-hour action learning / group coaching sessions which will be scheduled over an, approximately, 6-month period after the conclusion of the taught phase. 

Learners engaging with the programme will:

  • Explore the skills and behaviours of strategic leaders in the healthcare sector and beyond
  • Undertake in depth analysis of their own operating environment and use scenario planning and future scaping approaches to explore the next steps for healthcare
  • Investigate agile and innovative principles and the behaviours required for successful application
  • Understand the intricacies of leading in complex environments
  • Consider how to build a future ready organisational culture
  • Apply a range of innovative strategy and diagnostic tools to shape organisational outcomes
  • Analyse the principles and practice of change

Accreditation

This qualification is mapped to a CMI accredited Level 7 Certificate in Strategic Management and Leadership Practice. You must complete the two assignments below to receive the CMI Level 7 Qualification (Masters Level 7)

 

Unit Number & Credit Value (CV)

Unit Title

Assessment Method

712

 

CV 10

To pass this unit learners will identify and undertake a strategic management project of their own choosing. Leaders will develop a business case, propose a research design to inform the project’s direction and recommend project management methods and tools to structure the delivery of the project. Leaders will report on project outcomes and reflect on the skills and behaviours which ultimately influence the success of the strategic management project.

Propose a business case, research design and project management proposal before conducting and reporting on the findings of a strategic management project

714

 

CV 9

To pass this unit Leaders will critically reflect on the interrelationship between the skillset and mindset to develop as a strategic leader exploring their own personal, interpersonal and professional competencies and behaviours to lead strategically and deliver impact

Reflective journal and Personal Development Plan

 

Accreditation Support

 You will be supported by regular tutorial sessions, supporting resources and comprehensive formative and summative assessment and feedback processes.

Book your Place

Please select your preferred date.

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24th - 26th February 2025 | Online
£2500.00 excl VAT
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12th - 14th May 2025 | Online
£2500.00 excl VAT
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22nd-24th September 2025 | Milton Keynes
£2700.00 excl VAT
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This course, tailored to suit, can be delivered in your organisation. Discuss this further with our CPD team on 0161 8200 631 or click below to make an enquiry.

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The Agenda

09:15

Day 1

The programme commences on day 1 with an exploration of ‘self as leader’, where we will consider and explore:

  • the challenges being faced by the healthcare sector and how this impacts the leader’s role, approach, and style
  • consider personal resilience when operating in complex and ambiguous operating environments
  • quality of care v the bottom line – the role of moral courage and ethical decision making in healthcare leadership
  • the role of authenticity and the leader’s personal brand  
  • a range of leadership models and frameworks to support effective healthcare leadership

09:15

Day 2

Day 2 of the programme explores ‘leading teams in healthcare’, we will investigate and discuss:

  • the relationship between leadership and organisational culture
  • the leader’s role in delivering resilient teams
  • culture, leadership, and the attraction and retention of talent in healthcare
  • defining and delivering high-performing teams in healthcare environments
  • the role of coaching and mentoring as people development tools

09:15

Day 3

Day 3 of the programme focuses on ‘leading the healthcare organisation’, where we will examine and analyse:

  • the strategic organisational context in which educational leadership takes place
  • the challenges and opportunities of operating in VUCA environments
  • values, vision, shared purpose and their role in delivering strategic outcomes
  • innovation, disruption, and commercial acumen in healthcare environments
  • leading in complex organisational systems
  • leading strategic change 

Action Learning / Group Coaching

3 X 2.5-hour Sessions

Participants will come together for three facilitated action learning / group coaching sessions once the taught element of the programme concludes.

The first session will take place approximately 4-6 weeks after the taught phase with subsequent sessions scheduled at (approximately) 6-week intervals.

Led by an experienced action-learning facilitator / group coach the sessions will allow participants to further explore and problem solve their operating environment, co-create solutions with their learning cohort, take a deep-dive into their own leadership philosophy and embed the learning with positive intent in their organisational setting

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Testimonials

The course fitted my needs as a manager perfectly. The trainer was adaptable to the needs of the delegates demonstrating her knowledge regarding the topics.

R&I Manager, Homerton Healthcare NHS Trust

Excellent course tutor, plenty of time to discuss experiences and explore own leadership practices.

Senior Specialist Physiotherapist and Team Manager, University Hospitals Of Leicester NHS Trust

Module 1 of this training has already been challenging, inspiring and thought provoking. The balance in methods of teaching and great guidance from Michelle have made the course a genuine pleasure and positive learning experience.

Registered Manager, Oliver Court Ltd

The training received went beyond expectations, we were in the hands of an expert and I felt like it was just the perfect balance of information sharing and trying the techniques out myself. It's been an excellent training experience.

Cancer Experience of Care Programme Manager, NHS England

The level 7 coaching and mentoring training that I did with Michelle was excellent. The group size was perfect and the amount of fun and interaction from participants made it a really brilliant 3 days. I can't wait to go back for module 2.

Operational Lead and Deputy Divisional Manager Camden MSK, UCLH

This was a good programme, delivered well. A safe space was created by the facilitator which was remarkable as we were online. I gained insight practical help and great coaching practise. It was excellent. I would recommend to others.

Chairwoman, Manage Europe Ltd