Shaping Skills, Shaping Futures.

Strive is a hands-on development programme designed for people in the early stages of their career who are ready to build new skills and progress with purpose.

Across eight tailored sessions, you will develop the confidence, communication techniques and leadership foundations needed to step up and stand out in the workplace.

Each session builds on the last, and will give you the tools and practical experience to take on greater responsibility and progress with purpose.

Eight sessions to make a real difference.

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Welcome Social.

Meet your cohort, hear what the programme has in store, and kick things off with a social icebreaker to start building connections from day one.

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Leading Self.

Set your personal objectives, understand your working style and learn how to communicate with impact and handle mistakes and stress with confidence.

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Leadership Foundations.

Learn the core skills that make a great leader, from managing effectively to building stronger relationships in the workplace.

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Conflict Management.

Develop the skills to handle difficult conversations head on and navigate challenging team dynamics with clarity and composure.

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Communication for Leaders.

Build a more assertive communication style and develop the emotional intelligence to get your message across and bring people with you.

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Managing Time & Projects.

Learn to delegate, prioritise and manage small projects and stakeholder expectations, so you can handle greater responsibility without dropping the ball.

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Developing Others.

Discover the fundamentals of coaching and mentoring, and learn how to support peer development and help build stronger teams around you.

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Leadership Showcase.

Present to line managers and senior leaders, reflect on what you will do differently and be recognised for the progress you have made throughout the programme.

Worth over £1,500 per person.

Cohort 1.

Welcome Social

Leading Self

Leadership Foundations

Conflict Management

Communication for Leaders

Managing Time & Projects

Developing Others

Leadership Showcase

8th September 2026

22nd September 2026

6th October 2026

20th October 2026

3rd November 2026

17th November 2026

2nd December 2026

8th December 2026

Pricing.

We are pleased to offer our Chamber members a discounted rate:

  • Patron: £225 + VAT per person
  • Members: £250 + VAT per person
  • Non-Members: £500 + VAT per person

* Places are allocated on a per person basis and cannot be transferred to another individual. Participants are expected to attend all scheduled workshops as part of the programme.

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Over 200 events a year

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Access to highly qualified business professionals

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Access vital business documents

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Over 200 events a year

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Access to highly qualified business professionals

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Access vital business documents

Join Now.

Red circle with tik icon in the middle

Over 200 events a year

Red circle with tik icon in the middle

Access to highly qualified business professionals

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Access vital business documents