Leadership development programme

Programme overview

Over six practical sessions, this programme will help you feel better prepared to recognise and respond when someone at work may be struggling.

We will explore why people do not always ask for help, the role leaders can play in making those conversations easier, and practical ways to approach, listen, respond and connect people with appropriate support.

Although the project is funded with a particular focus on men's mental health in male-dominated workplaces, the skills you will develop are designed to help you support people across your team, regardless of gender.

Six practical sessions

Workshop sessions

  1. Session01
    Title

    Why Supporting Mental Health at Work Matters

    Session aims

    Help leaders understand why people may struggle without seeking help, what can prevent people from speaking up early, and why those barriers may be particularly strong for some groups, including men. Establish the leader's role in creating the conditions for earlier support.

  2. Session02
    Title

    CARE: Champion Positive Wellbeing

    Session aims

    Explore how everyday leadership behaviour affects trust, psychological safety and whether people feel able to raise concerns before they become serious.

  3. Session03
    Title

    CARE: Approach

    Session aims

    Help leaders recognise changes that might suggest someone is struggling and develop the confidence and practical skills to approach someone without making assumptions or attempting to diagnose them.

  4. Session04
    Title

    CARE: Respond

    Session aims

    Help leaders listen and respond effectively when someone opens up, including asking appropriate questions, understanding what is needed and connecting people with further support where necessary.

  5. Session05
    Title

    CARE: Exercise Self-Care

    Session aims

    Help leaders understand their boundaries, avoid taking responsibility for solving other people's problems, and protect their own wellbeing when supporting others.

  6. Session06
    Title

    From Conversations to Culture

    Session aims

    Bring the learning together, identify what leaders are doing differently, examine remaining barriers to early support and agree practical actions that help make good responses more consistent across the organisation.