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 nine 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.
Nine sessions to make a real difference.
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.
Leading Self.
Set your personal objectives, understand your working style and learn how to communicate with impact and handle mistakes and stress with confidence.
Leadership Foundations.
Learn the core skills that make a great leader, from managing effectively to building stronger relationships in the workplace.
Conflict Management.
Develop the skills to handle difficult conversations head on and navigate challenging team dynamics with clarity and composure.
Communication for Leaders.
Build a more assertive communication style and develop the emotional intelligence to get your message across and bring people with you.
Presentation Skills.
Learn how to structure and deliver engaging presentations, manage nerves, and use your voice, body language and slides effectively to connect with your audience and handle questions with confidence.
Managing Time & Projects.
Learn to delegate, prioritise and manage small projects and stakeholder expectations, so you can handle greater responsibility without dropping the ball.
Developing Others.
Discover the fundamentals of coaching and mentoring, and learn how to support peer development and help build stronger teams around you.
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.
Sessions valued at over £1,750 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
Cohort 2.
Welcome Social
Leading Self
Leadership Foundations
Conflict Management
Communication for Leaders
Presentation Skills
Managing Time & Projects
Developing Others
Leadership Showcase
26th January 2027
9th February 2027
23rd February 2027
10th March 2027
23rd March 2027
6th April 2027
13th April 2027
27th April 2027
11th May 2027
Pricing.
We are pleased to offer our Chamber members a discounted rate:
- Patron: £250 + VAT per person
- Members: £275 + VAT per person
- Non-Members: £550 + 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.
