Introduction
Are you ready to grow as a leader in General Practice? Devon LMC invites you to take part in the Future Leaders in General Practice programme – an inspiring series of in-person modules designed to help you lead with clarity, resilience, and purpose. From boosting workplace wellbeing to navigating challenging conversations, each session offers practical tools and fresh insights to empower you and your team. Whether you join one module or the full programme, this is your opportunity to unlock your leadership potential in a supportive and energising setting.
What Participants Gain
Participants leave the programme with:
• Practical tools to support team wellbeing and resilience
• Greater confidence in leading people and managing challenges
• Strategies to strengthen communication and collaboration within teams
• Leadership approaches that support high-performing and sustainable practices
Programme Workshops
Module 1 – Leading with Wellbeing
Practical ways to sustain your own wellbeing and support a healthy team culture
Module 2 – Leading with Energy and Emotional Awareness
Staying calm, focused and effective in high-pressure environments
Module 3 – Creating Positive Team Cultures
Leadership practices that build trust, motivation and team resilience
Module 4 – Leading Challenging Conversations in Teams
Handling feedback, tensions and performance conversations with colleagues
Module 5 – Leading Through Strengths
Getting the best from yourself and your team by leading through strengths
Programme Structure
The programme is delivered through interactive workshops, discussion, reflection and practical application, allowing participants to apply learning directly within their own practices. Emerging or existing leaders within practices can attend individual workshops from the programme. Participants may choose to attend one or multiple sessions, depending on their development needs and availability.
Workshop Dates
The Future Leaders sessions will run on the following dates from 09:00-13:00 at Buckfast Abbey Conference Centre:
30 April 2026 – Leading with Wellbeing
18 June 2026 – Leading with Energy and Emotional Awareness
17 September 2026 – Creating Positive Team Cultures
25 November 2026 – Leading Challenging Conversations in Teams
15 December 2026 – Leading Through Strengths
Facilitator
The programme is delivered by Steph Tedstone, Managing Partner at Compass House Medical Centres in Devon. Steph leads a multi-site GP practice and combines extensive real-world leadership experience with academic expertise in leadership and workplace wellbeing. She holds a Master’s degree in Applied Positive Psychology (Organisations and Leadership) and is also an accredited leadership coach, bringing coaching approaches into the programme to support reflection, development and practical application within the realities of general practice.
Expressions of Interest
If you’re interested in attending any or all of these sessions, we’d love to hear from you! Spaces are limited, so don’t miss this chance to grow and take a step towards becoming a more inspiring and effective leader.
To express your interest in joining the programme, please complete the below forms. Please note, a separate form must be submitted for each module that you wish to attend:
Future Leaders Module 1 – Leading with Wellbeing
Future Leaders Module 2 – Leading with Energy & Emotional Awareness
Future Leaders Module 3 – Creating Positive Team Cultures
Future Leaders Module 4 – Leading Challenging Conversations in Teams
Future Leaders Module 5 – Leading Through Strengths
The Expressions of Interest Forms will close a week prior to each module date. Please note that completing the forms does not guarantee a place on the programme. Selected participants will be notified once the review process has been completed.
Programme Contribution Fee
To support the continued delivery and sustainability of this programme, a participant contribution will be introduced for 2026. The LMC covers the majority of the programme delivery costs; however, individuals are asked to contribute £60 per module towards the overall fee. Details of how to make payment will follow upon confirmation of your place.
Attendance and Cancellation Policy
Please note that if a place is confirmed and the attendee does not attend, or if a cancellation is made with less than 7 days’ notice, a £100 non-attendance charge will apply.