NHS CLN – EFCCL Programme - Day 4 Reviews

i was asked to attend this course as my line manager was hoping i would have a more softer approach afterwards i have done many leadership courses in the past and a lot of the content was more a refresher for me but it definitely had a more rounded softer approach and i have tried to use what i have learned in my everyday approach and the change has been noticeable

I have really enjoyed the 4 day course, I will take away the following with me.. Continue to be a confident leader/manager Learnt to adapt to different situations Identifying other learning styles and provide them with the correct tools Embed psychological safety within teams

Good pace and level of engagment from faciltiator. Exercises and break out rooms useful and less intimidating than talking in main room. It's a shame that more ward based staff such as Ward Managers and Matrons not undertaking the course, so I wonder if there is a shorter verison that could be targetted at them and hopefully they can be released, as they may not be released for 4 days.

I liked the course overall, generated a lot of thought. I feel like the workshops were spaced out well enough to practice the techniques between sessions.

Very enjoyable

You can see a real mixture in my star ratings. The facilitation was excellent. The content was good and has really prompted me to consider my leadership strengths, how I coach others and the impact I have on my team. For me, the online format wasn't necessarily what I would recommend to others. I tend to thrive when there are face-to-face interactions and I should have thought about that when booking the course. Nevertheless, I learned a lot and I am very grateful for the experience.

Course was very reflective and helpful for my learning

This course has been genuinely impactful — both professionally and personally. It offered the right blend of theory, reflection, and practical application, and helped me reconnect with my core leadership values. The space felt safe, open, and well-facilitated, which made it easier to be honest and stretch myself. I’ve come away with greater self-awareness, emotional intelligence, and a renewed sense of purpose. It’s challenged me in all the right ways — and reminded me that leadership is as much about how we show up as it is about what we do.

Great day

This was a really good introductory course to leadership. It introduced some new concepts and also provided a good refresher of previously known concepts. Although the virtual format was quite hard work at times, Rachael was a great facilitator, and the use of breakout rooms assisted in making the course personalised.