Overview
The Future Leaders in General Practice Programme is designed to support individuals who are beginning to explore leadership roles within General Practice or who wish to develop the confidence, skills, and self-awareness needed to lead well in the future.
Leadership in General Practice takes many forms – clinical, managerial, educational, and system facing. This programme provides protected space to step back from day-to-day pressures, reflect on leadership practice, and develop the foundations required to lead teams, influence change, and work sustainably in complex environments.
The programme brings together peers from across General Practice to learn, share experiences, and grow together in a supportive and values-led setting.
Who is the programme for
This programme is suited to individuals working in General Practice in Devon who:
- Are interested in developing their leadership capability
- Are beginning to take on leadership responsibilities or aspiring to do so
- Want to better understand themselves as leaders and how they work with others
- Are seeking space to reflect, learn, and build confidence alongside peers
What the programme offers
The Future Leaders in General Practice Programme combines practical leadership development with a strong focus on wellbeing, communication, and self-awareness.
Participants can expect:
- A structured programme of facilitated leadership sessions
- Practical tools and frameworks relevant to leadership in General Practice
- Space to reflect on challenges and explore leadership in a supportive environment
- Opportunities to learn alongside peers working across different roles in General Practice
- Increased confidence to lead positively and sustainably
The programme recognises that strong leadership underpins healthy teams, resilient individuals, and effective patient care.
Module Overview
The programme is delivered through five inter-connected modules, designed to build leadership confidence, resilience, and effectiveness over time. Flexible and accessible, the programme allows participants to attend individual modules or complete the full series, depending on their interests and development goals.
Leading with Wellbeing
An introduction to workplace wellbeing and its impact on individual and team performance. This module explores the PERMAH model – Positive Emotion, Engagement, Relationships, Meaning, Achievement, and Health – providing a practical framework to support holistic wellbeing in the workplace.
Benefits: Improved engagement reduced burnout, and enhanced team morale.
Leading Challenging Conversations in Teams
Develop the skills and confidence needed to manage difficult conversations effectively. This module focusses on constructive feedback, understanding the difference between being nice and being kind, and fostering open, honest communication within teams.
Benefits: Stronger communication skills, improved conflict resolution, and healthier team relationships.
Leading Through Strengths
Explore your own strengths and those of your team, and learn how to use them to enhance performance, productivity and success.
Benefits: increased self-awareness, stronger teamworking, and improved outcomes.
Leading with Energy and Emotional Awareness
Shift focus from time managements to energy management. This module explores what it means to thrive at work, recognising burnout, identifying personal triggers, and developing strategies to sustain energy during periods of bust pressure.
Benefits: improved productivity, reduced fatigue, and greater resilience.
Creating Positive Team Cultures
Examine the core principles of positive leadership, including growth mindset, leading by example, and building cultures of trust and positivity. This module equips you with the tools to inspire, motivate, and support your team effectively.
Benefits: confident leadership, stronger team culture, and increased motivation.
Session frequency
The Future Leaders in General Practice Programme is run annually, with sessions spread throughout the year.
Once dates have been finalised, sessions are published on our Events page, where you can view upcoming dates and access booking information.
How to book
Places are limited, and demand is high.
To secure your place, please visit our Events page and select the Future Leaders in General Practice Programme session you would like to attend. You will then be asked to complete a registration form and make payment to confirm your booking.