Network Rail Workforce Development

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Communication, Presence and Impact

Course Description

This programme is designed for senior managers throughout Network Rail who wish to improve their verbal and written communication skills. Day 1 - Written communication - We look at all aspects of your writing - documents, emails, papers or proposals for senior managers and other stakeholders. Focusing on the railways, by definition, need to report on difficult, complex and detailed subjects. Day 2 - Verbal communication – how do we consistently come across as the best version of ourselves, irrespective of how we feel or our perception of the audience’s engagement levels.

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Audience

Typically Band 3 or above. Delegates attending the Rail Industry Leadership or Senior Leadership Programmes will attend this module as part of their programme. The course ensures delegates feel utterly in control when talking to people, irrespective of the size of the audience and makes sure that when you write emails or reports, they get read and acted on.

Duration:

2 Day(s)

Class size:

15

Course Name

Communication, Presence and Impact

Course Description

This programme is designed for senior managers throughout Network Rail who wish to improve their verbal and written communication skills. Day 1 - Written communication - We look at all aspects of your writing - documents, emails, papers or proposals for senior managers and other stakeholders. Focusing on the railways, by definition, need to report on difficult, complex and detailed subjects. Day 2 - Verbal communication – how do we consistently come across as the best version of ourselves, irrespective of how we feel or our perception of the audience’s engagement levels.

Audience

Typically Band 3 or above. Delegates attending the Rail Industry Leadership or Senior Leadership Programmes will attend this module as part of their programme. The course ensures delegates feel utterly in control when talking to people, irrespective of the size of the audience and makes sure that when you write emails or reports, they get read and acted on.

Duration:

2 Day(s)

Class size:

15

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Course Code:

NRSLP Com1

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Emerging Leaders Programme

Course Description

The Emerging Leaders Programme (ELP) is a robust leadership development programme designed to train and support the next generation of Network Rail leaders and managers. ELP will help you to unlock your potential through a blend of residential days, virtual sessions, business projects and coaching.

Delegates experience an intensive training programme delivered by skilled subject matter experts. The programme comprises highly practical experiential learning sessions with a modern approach to learning which is professional and engaging. The delivery of this training will be both face to face and virtual.

Upon completion, you will achieve an industry recognised Chartered Management Institute CMI Level 5 Certificate in Leadership and Management.

Audience

Bands 4-5 (or equivalent) who pass the assessment process linked to the NR potential model.

Duration:

14 days Day(s)

Class size:

30

Course Name

Emerging Leaders Programme

Course Description

The Emerging Leaders Programme (ELP) is a robust leadership development programme designed to train and support the next generation of Network Rail leaders and managers. ELP will help you to unlock your potential through a blend of residential days, virtual sessions, business projects and coaching.

Delegates experience an intensive training programme delivered by skilled subject matter experts. The programme comprises highly practical experiential learning sessions with a modern approach to learning which is professional and engaging. The delivery of this training will be both face to face and virtual.

Upon completion, you will achieve an industry recognised Chartered Management Institute CMI Level 5 Certificate in Leadership and Management.

Audience

Bands 4-5 (or equivalent) who pass the assessment process linked to the NR potential model.

Duration:

14 days Day(s)

Class size:

30

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ELP

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Leadership Exploration & Development

Course Description

The Leadership, Exploration and Development programme (LEaD) is a robust leadership development programme designed to train and support the next generation of Network Rail leaders and managers.

LEaD will help you to unlock your potential through a blend of residential days, virtual sessions, business projects and coaching. Delegates experience an intensive training programme delivered by skilled subject matter experts. The programme comprises highly practical experiential learning sessions with a modern approach to learning which is professional and engaging. Upon completion, you will achieve an industry recognised Level 7 Post Graduate Award in Strategic Leadership.

Audience

Bands 2-3 (or equivalent) who pass the assessment process linked to the NR potential model.

Duration:

14 days Day(s)

Class size:

30

Course Name

Leadership Exploration & Development

Course Description

The Leadership, Exploration and Development programme (LEaD) is a robust leadership development programme designed to train and support the next generation of Network Rail leaders and managers.

LEaD will help you to unlock your potential through a blend of residential days, virtual sessions, business projects and coaching. Delegates experience an intensive training programme delivered by skilled subject matter experts. The programme comprises highly practical experiential learning sessions with a modern approach to learning which is professional and engaging. Upon completion, you will achieve an industry recognised Level 7 Post Graduate Award in Strategic Leadership.

Audience

Bands 2-3 (or equivalent) who pass the assessment process linked to the NR potential model.

Duration:

14 days Day(s)

Class size:

30

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LEaD

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Leading Change

Course Description

A two day programme aimed at those tasked with leading change in the organisation. Rewiring the thinking of change leaders from reactive to proactive and from defensive to opportunistic, this programme will blend change theory and models, experiential learning, reflection and strategy creation. This highly practical programme offers the opportunity to test and apply learning in the safe classroom environment in readiness for application back in the workplace.

Practical tools and a structure to support change strategy's.
Opportunity to apply learning in a safe environment.

Audience

Delegates on Senior Leaders Programme and Senior Managers requiring Leading Change development.

Duration:

2 Days Day(s)

Class size:

12-16

Course Name

Leading Change

Course Description

A two day programme aimed at those tasked with leading change in the organisation. Rewiring the thinking of change leaders from reactive to proactive and from defensive to opportunistic, this programme will blend change theory and models, experiential learning, reflection and strategy creation. This highly practical programme offers the opportunity to test and apply learning in the safe classroom environment in readiness for application back in the workplace.

Practical tools and a structure to support change strategy's.
Opportunity to apply learning in a safe environment.

Audience

Delegates on Senior Leaders Programme and Senior Managers requiring Leading Change development.

Duration:

2 Days Day(s)

Class size:

12-16

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N/A

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Course Code:

NRSLP OM LC

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Course Name

Rail Industry Leaders Programme

Course Description

The programme is made up of 9 classroom based modules, 3 virtual classroom sessions and will also require some self-directed learning. The Senior Leadership Programme will require a significant time commitment. The Rail Industry Leadership Programme consists of classroom based modules (9 days in total), virtual classroom sessions and self-directed learning. The Programme focuses on the following key leadership areas for the business: 1) Safety Leadership, Personal Leadership Capability, Performance Conversations, Leading Communication, A Customer Driven approach and all under pinned by the Network Rail behaviours. 2) The final part of the course is an optional 2 day module. Virtual Classroom - These compulsory WebEx sessions contain the theory and models which support the programme. It is important that all delegates attend all WebEx sessions.

Audience

This programme is designed for leaders at or very near the top of their organisations. RILP aims to bridge the gap between ‘knowing’ and ‘doing’ and covers all aspects of leadership. All elements are under pinned by the Network Rail behaviours. Typically bands 1 and 2.

Duration:

9 Day(s)

Class size:

15

Course Name

Rail Industry Leaders Programme

Course Description

The programme is made up of 9 classroom based modules, 3 virtual classroom sessions and will also require some self-directed learning. The Senior Leadership Programme will require a significant time commitment. The Rail Industry Leadership Programme consists of classroom based modules (9 days in total), virtual classroom sessions and self-directed learning. The Programme focuses on the following key leadership areas for the business: 1) Safety Leadership, Personal Leadership Capability, Performance Conversations, Leading Communication, A Customer Driven approach and all under pinned by the Network Rail behaviours. 2) The final part of the course is an optional 2 day module. Virtual Classroom - These compulsory WebEx sessions contain the theory and models which support the programme. It is important that all delegates attend all WebEx sessions.

Audience

This programme is designed for leaders at or very near the top of their organisations. RILP aims to bridge the gap between ‘knowing’ and ‘doing’ and covers all aspects of leadership. All elements are under pinned by the Network Rail behaviours. Typically bands 1 and 2.

Duration:

9 Day(s)

Class size:

15

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Course Code:

NR RLP

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Route Services Strategic Leadership Experience

Course Description

As in all organisations, leaders in Network Rail face ambiguity, changes of focus or priorities and local or political uncertainty. Throughout these challenges they need to be able to communicate their purpose and drive their various projects to fruition whilst inspiring and empowering their teams.

Aimed at very experienced band 2 leaders who have been identified as high potential, the programme uses an experiential approach to provide deep reflection, stretch and challenge to enable very senior leaders to enhance their leadership skills. Each module provides highly practical tools and a business project allows delegates to test and apply learning in readiness for application back in the workplace. In addition, delegates will receive feedback from a diagnostic profiling tool as well as 1:1 coaching sessions.

The programme ends with a dragon’s den style project presentation event attended by senior executives.

Audience

Very experienced band 2 leaders who have been identified as high potential to progress to Executive level. HRBP’s will nominate particpants.

Duration:

20 Day(s)

Class size:

9

Course Name

Route Services Strategic Leadership Experience

Course Description

As in all organisations, leaders in Network Rail face ambiguity, changes of focus or priorities and local or political uncertainty. Throughout these challenges they need to be able to communicate their purpose and drive their various projects to fruition whilst inspiring and empowering their teams.

Aimed at very experienced band 2 leaders who have been identified as high potential, the programme uses an experiential approach to provide deep reflection, stretch and challenge to enable very senior leaders to enhance their leadership skills. Each module provides highly practical tools and a business project allows delegates to test and apply learning in readiness for application back in the workplace. In addition, delegates will receive feedback from a diagnostic profiling tool as well as 1:1 coaching sessions.

The programme ends with a dragon’s den style project presentation event attended by senior executives.

Audience

Very experienced band 2 leaders who have been identified as high potential to progress to Executive level. HRBP’s will nominate particpants.

Duration:

20 Day(s)

Class size:

9

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RS SLE

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Route Services Talent Programme

Course Description

This programme will challenge thinking, and push and test principles in action amongst a group of like-minded leaders. Common assumptions about collaboration are challenged to enable you as a Network Rail leader to more proactively leverage your resources in order to navigate and achieve success in the challenging CP6 landscape.

Participants engage with a robust and recognised 360 tool developed from Schroder’s model of High Performance Behaviours which explores how the high performing leader thinks, involves, inspires and achieves.

The programme culminates with small groups participating in a collaborative business challenge - working across teams, functions and departments to test and demonstrate a monetised return on investment as a result of a different way of working.

Audience

Band 3 staff within Route Services nominated by their line manager.

Duration:

8 Days Day(s)

Class size:

16

Course Name

Route Services Talent Programme

Course Description

This programme will challenge thinking, and push and test principles in action amongst a group of like-minded leaders. Common assumptions about collaboration are challenged to enable you as a Network Rail leader to more proactively leverage your resources in order to navigate and achieve success in the challenging CP6 landscape.

Participants engage with a robust and recognised 360 tool developed from Schroder’s model of High Performance Behaviours which explores how the high performing leader thinks, involves, inspires and achieves.

The programme culminates with small groups participating in a collaborative business challenge - working across teams, functions and departments to test and demonstrate a monetised return on investment as a result of a different way of working.

Audience

Band 3 staff within Route Services nominated by their line manager.

Duration:

8 Days Day(s)

Class size:

16

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Women In Leadership - Module 1

Course Description

The programme starts with a deep challenge and reflection on what it means to be an authentic leader for each individual; participants are encouraged to examine their own values, mindset, self beliefs and core purpose as a leader at Network Rail. Building on this, participants explore key themes identified as pertinent to female leaders including: • Career Management • Networking • Confidence and Resilience • Personal impact

Audience

This programme is for women in Band 3 roles who have the potential to progress to a more senior role. Need to have completed 90 minute coaching session before attending

Duration:

2 Day(s)

Class size:

20

Course Name

Women In Leadership - Module 1

Course Description

The programme starts with a deep challenge and reflection on what it means to be an authentic leader for each individual; participants are encouraged to examine their own values, mindset, self beliefs and core purpose as a leader at Network Rail. Building on this, participants explore key themes identified as pertinent to female leaders including: • Career Management • Networking • Confidence and Resilience • Personal impact

Audience

This programme is for women in Band 3 roles who have the potential to progress to a more senior role. Need to have completed 90 minute coaching session before attending

Duration:

2 Day(s)

Class size:

20

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N/A

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Course Code:

WIL_M1

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