Strategic Leadership and Governance in Care Services Programme
The Strategic Leadership & Governance in Care Services Programme is designed for senior leaders who hold corporate responsibility across adult and children’s care services.
The programme provides an accelerated pathway for experienced professionals to strengthen their strategic leadership capability while working towards Chartered Manager/ Fellow status.
Strategic Leadership & Governance in Care Services Programme bridges the gap between operational expertise and strategic leadership, enabling leaders
to confidently guide organisations through regulatory complexity, workforce challenges, technological change, and evolving care demands.
Delegates will develop the knowledge, mindset, and practical tools needed to shape organisational strategies, build high‑performance cultures, and deliver measurable organisational impact and return on investment (ROI).
The programme combines leadership masterclasses, a strategic project, and professional reflection to ensure learning is practical, impactful, and directly applicable within the workplace.
At a glance
Learning Outcomes
• Critically evaluate organisational context, governance and external pressures affecting care services
• Develop strategic organisational plans aligned with long‑term business goals
• Lead high‑performance cultures that value people while improving operational outcomes
• Apply leadership and change management theories to drive organisational transformation
• Develop business cases that demonstrate clear strategic impact and return on investment
• Manage risk, resources and financial considerations in strategic decision‑making
• Deliver complex projects that address real organisational challenges
Upon completion of the programme participants will be better equipped to lead strategically, govern
responsibly, and deliver sustainable improvement across care organisations.
Graduates of the programme demonstrate the ability to translate strategic vision into practical action
while maintaining strong governance, ethical leadership, and a commitment to high‑quality care services.
Benefits for Organisations
• Strengthened leadership capability across senior management teams
• Improved strategic planning and governance
• Greater organisational resilience and innovation
• Measurable organisational improvement through strategic projects
• Development of future executive leadership capability
• Alignment with recognised Chartered Manager professional standards
Accreditation
Formal academic assessments are not mandated; however, participants must demonstrate eligibility for Chartered Manager status through evidence of leadership capability, strategic thinking, and professional
reflection.
Programme partners verify completion and Chartered Manager eligibility, with the Chartered Management Institute retaining the right to review evidence where required.
The programme combines leadership masterclasses, a strategic project, and professional reflection to ensure learning is practical, impactful, and directly applicable within the workplace.
Participants attend high‑impact masterclasses designed to develop the strategic capabilities required of modern care leaders. Content is flexible and can be tailored to the needs of organisations and learners.
Participants will design and implement a strategic project that demonstrates measurable organisational value, using structured business cases, financial analysis, risk management frameworks, and project management methodologies.
Participants undertake a structured reflective process to evidence professional competence and their commitment to ethical, inclusive and responsible leadership.