The Edinburgh Manager

The Edinburgh Manager provides a framework to develop the skills and behaviours required of managers. It also encourages and enables participants to network with other managers across the University.

Programme Aims

  • To build line management capability.
  • To increase self-awareness in relation to own values and management behaviours.
  • To create a community of managers crossing boundaries between departments, schools, disciplines and professional backgrounds.
  • To support managers to take action that generates positive change and advances the University strategic objectives in their own areas and beyond.

Target Audience

The Edinburgh Manager is suited to both professional services and academic staff who are in people management roles and are looking to develop and enhance their management skills. You should consider applying for this programme if you are a new or existing people manger, with line management responsibilities for at least one direct report.

Time Commitment

The programme runs over 6 months. It is mostly delivered online, with some elements delivered in person. Attendance is required for all facilitated sessions, workshops and discussion groups.

Commitment includes:

  • 2 in-person facilitated events (3 hours each)
  • 1 online facilitated session on TEAMs (2.25 hours)
  • 4 half day online externally facilitated workshops (3 hours each)
  • 4 discussion groups (2 hours each)
  • 2-4 hours of self-directed learning between sessions
  • Submission and peer review of final reflective presentation

Information Pack

Programme Dates

Nominations

Nominations are now open for programmes starting in October 2025 and January 2026. 

We anticipate demand for places will be high so you have the opportunity to apply for either cohort. The deadline for applications for both cohorts is Friday 15th August 2025. All applications must have a delegate form completed, and a supporting manager form. Please see links to both forms below:

Programme delegate application form

Nominating manager form

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