Our Development Programmes
For Leaders, Managers and Supervisors
"It is vital to the University of Manchester that we have effective, capable and engaged leaders and managers throughout this incredible organisation. It is very often the quality of leadership and management that makes it possible for all colleagues to achieve their potential at work. In this way, your work benefits people in many different ways both locally and around the world. Aligning Our People to Our Future strategy is key".
Professor Dame Nancy Rothwell
Leading at Manchester
The aim of Leading at Manchester is to build the leadership capability of established managers and individual contributors to inspire, influence and develop others to deliver high performance within their area of responsibility.
This 6-month programme is for experienced managers and senior specialists looking to develop their leadership capability in their role at The University of Manchester. The audience for this programme may include, but not be limited to:
- Academics, researchers, and senior professionals required to influence and deliver results through others; and
- Established managers who lead academics, senior technical professionals and other managers.
You can find out more, including how to apply here.
Leading in Teaching
The Leaders in Teaching programme supports and develops those involved in or aspiring to teaching and learning leadership positions, and is open to both academic and PS colleagues in related roles. The programme will explore topics such as the development of teams and collaboration, effective communication, awareness and empathy and the ability to respond positively to challenges.
This programme is delivered by the Instiutute of Teaching and Learning.
Please click here for information, and details for how to apply.
Managing at Manchester
The aim of Managing at Manchester is to develop the capability and confidence of first line managers or people new to management, to be able to direct, engage and support individuals and teams to deliver results.
Managing at Manchester is aimed at colleagues in a line management role, and we select applicants based on the fact they are in a current management role or have a date to commence a new management role in the very near future.
This programme run is recognised by the Institute of Leadership & Management (ILM)
You can find out more, including how to apply here.
Managing at Manchester for Researchers
"I am delighted to offer my support to, and endorsement of, the Managing at Manchester for Researchers Programme. This is an example of the kind of support initiatives that the University of Manchester is developing and I urge you to take advantage of this opportunity of you feel that your future career direction lies in research leadership."
Professor Dame Nancy Rothwell
Managing at Manchester for Researchers sits alongside the University of Manchester's suite of leadership and management programmes to enable the research community to develop management knowledge and skills in their current role or for a future career.
Managing at Manchester for Researchers is aimed at colleagues on a research contract who are line managing in their current role or who wish to do so in the future either inside or outside academia. The programme runs over a six-month period and is recognised by the Institute of Leadership & Management (ILM).
You can find out more, including how to apply here.
Supervising at Manchester
The aim of Supervising at Manchester is to develop the capability and confidence of current supervisors, people new to supervising and those aspiring to become a supervisor.
The programme helps you to improve your confidence in a range of supervisory skills, meet people in similar roles through facilitated action learning groups, share experiences and learn how to best manage a variety of situations.
You can find out more, including how to apply here.
“We are hugely fortunate to be part of an organisation that understands the value of learning for its staff as well as its students, so we continue to benefit from a really broad range of opportunities to learn something new or build further on existing strengths.”
- Helen Ashley, Director of Organisational Development
Want to know more about what learning resources are on offer?
See the Learning and Organisational Development Staffnet pages here.