This senior leadership programme is designed for Grade 7 equivalents and above within the Government Analytical Service. It is particularly suited to experienced analytical professionals who are leading teams, managing complex stakeholder relationships and representing the analytical community at a senior level.

The programme develops the leadership, management and influencing skills required to operate effectively at senior levels within the analytical profession.

The programme comprises three standalone modules: Authentic Senior Leadership in the Government Analytical Service, Managing Staff, Contractors and Teams, and Leading Effective Stakeholder Relationships in the Wider Analytical Environment. Modules may be completed individually and do not need to be taken in sequence.

Participants explore authentic leadership, high-performing team management, and effective stakeholder engagement. The programme strengthens self-awareness, confidence and professional presence, while building capability in motivating teams, managing performance, delegating effectively and influencing senior stakeholders.

Learning is highly practical and includes one-to-one coaching, peer networking and structured opportunities to practise real workplace scenarios. Each module provides personalised feedback and supports participants to apply learning directly to their own leadership context.

This two-day module supports senior analytical leaders to develop a clear and authentic leadership approach within the Government Analytical Service. It is designed for Grade 7 equivalents and above who are responsible for leading across analytical professions and influencing at a senior level.

The module focuses on developing self-awareness, confidence and leadership presence. Participants explore the difference between managing and leading, and examine how to build credibility, authenticity and influence as a senior analytical leader. The course also develops the ability to articulate a compelling vision for the role of analysis in government and to demonstrate leadership behaviours that inspire followership across the analytical community.

Learning Outcomes

By the end of this module, participants will be able to:

• Distinguish between management and leadership at senior levels within the Government Analytical Service.
• Apply authentic leadership approaches to strengthen personal impact and credibility.
• Demonstrate confidence and assertiveness when representing analytical work across government.
• Communicate a clear and compelling vision for the role of evidence and analysis in decision-making.
• Apply leadership behaviours that build engagement and followership within analytical teams and professions.
• Develop a personal leadership approach that enhances presence and effectiveness.

This two-day module develops the skills required to lead, manage and develop high-performing analytical teams, including staff, contractors and blended delivery teams. It is designed for senior analytical leaders who are responsible for managing performance and enabling others to succeed.

The module focuses on practical approaches to setting teams up for success, motivating individuals and delegating work effectively. Participants explore how to manage performance confidently, including delivering feedback, handling difficult conversations and supporting behaviour change. The course also develops coaching capability and examines what drives high performance in analytical teams, including how to chair effective meetings and manage diverse or mixed teams.

Learning Outcomes:

By the end of this module, participants will be able to:

• Build and lead high-performing analytical teams by setting clear expectations and enabling success.
• Delegate work effectively to develop capability and improve team performance.
• Motivate individuals and teams to achieve high levels of performance and engagement.
• Deliver constructive feedback and manage difficult performance conversations confidently.
• Apply coaching approaches to support development and behaviour change.
• Chair effective meetings that support clarity, accountability and delivery.
• Manage diverse and mixed teams to achieve consistent performance outcomes.

Participants should have experience of working with senior stakeholders or representing analytical work across government.

The module focuses on building credibility and influence across the wider stakeholder network, including Ministers, senior customers, academics, research organisations and other external partners. Participants explore how to communicate analytical value effectively, manage challenging relationships and adapt their approach when engaging sceptical or resistant stakeholders. The course also develops strategies for building trust, strengthening professional reputation and positioning analysis as a trusted input to decision-making.