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Management fundamentals

Introduction to project management

Demand for project management skills is growing in the NHS. Whether you’re leading a new project, or looking to sharpen your skills, this webinar will give you the tools to help your project be a success. Did you know, only 30% of projects are successful, so if you're about to start a project - don't miss out on this key session.

Date Tuesday, 20 January 2026 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
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What will you learn

  • the concepts of project management
  • take you through the cycle of a project, from early conception and defining the scope through to the evaluation and lesson learned phase
  • key roles and responsibilities
  • engaging and involving key stakeholders, considering the human dimensions of change

Who is this course for

The session has been designed for anyone new to project management or interested in understanding what makes a successful project and how to lead or contribute as part of a project team.

Lead facilitators

Mark Leyshon

An experienced commercial practitioner, Mark initially started his career in the Automotive industry within Supply Chain Management, and was actively involved in his organisations world class continuous improvement programme. He then moved on to a variety of senior, and executive commercial posts in the rail, energy and travel industries, where his experience includes acquisitions and a management buy out. At the turn of the Millennium Mark started his own Consultancy Company providing PFI support before broadening into a wide variety of improvement and change management assignments.

Jim Lusby

Jim has worked in and around the NHS for more than 30 years. His Board-level experience has been drawn from roles in several large Trusts, a Strategic Health Authority and in the NHS Trust Development Authority.  He also spent four years as a Senior Civil Servant, in national positions in the Department of Health and later as head of the health team in the Prime Minister's Delivery Unit. Jim's experience makes him well-placed to advise on all aspects of organisational and system strategy and delivery.  Building relationships and shared priorities in complex operational and political environments has been a particular theme throughout much of his career.

What participants say

91%

of attendees agreed that the presenters delivered the session effectively.

“Really interesting, the trainers were really knowledgeable and made the course really informative, I would definitely recommend this course.”

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