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Leading Happier Teams

The Leading Happier Teams Programme helps participants create happier, healthier team environments by focusing on wellness, camaraderie, and psychological safety. 

Over three workshops, participants will explore a proven framework, solve real challenges creatively, and learn practical ways to build more positive and resilient workplace cultures.

Registration for for Cohorts 5 and 6 is now open.

Submit and expression of interest

 

Who the programme is for

This programme is ideal for anyone in a leadership role, anyone who manages a team, or anyone who’s been empowered to make a positive difference in their workplace. Whether you’re leading formally or informally, if you’re passionate about creating a happier, healthier team culture, this programme is for you.

By the end of the programme, you will be able to:

  • Explain the science behind happier teams and why it matters for performance and well-being.
  • Identify and act on the key drivers of team happiness using evidence-based approaches.
  • Use practical tools to measure team well-being and track improvement over time.
  • Design and test strategies to build and sustain a positive team culture.
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Learning objectives

1. Recognising

Recognise the key factors that influence happiness and wellbeing in teams, including trust and connection.

2. Understanding

Explain the potential benefits of different techniques and how they relate to team culture and performance.

3. Applying

Choose techniques that are relevant to your team and test them in day-to-day practice.

4. Analysing

Explore your team’s current environment to identify strengths and areas where small changes could have a positive impact.

5. Evaluating

Reflect on the effects of the techniques you’ve used and consider what worked well, what didn’t, and why.

6. Creating

Design your own tailored approach for building a happier team, based on what fits your style and team context.

7. Communicating

Share ideas and insights with peers to build confidence, spark new thinking, and broaden your understanding of what’s possible.

8. Embedding

Identify practical steps to keep the momentum going and embed a culture of happiness and care within your team over time.

How does the programme work?

The programme includes three whole-day online workshops (9.30am - 4pm) led by our wellbeing leads, Robin Davis, Sid Beech and Bridget Browne. You can find out more about the content they will cover below.

You will also be able to access a wide range of resources during the programme and connect with other participants throughout.

We encourage participants to plan their availability in advance to ensure they are able to attend all sessions and gain the full benefit of the programme.

The programme has been designed as a complete learning experience across all four workshops, so missed sessions cannot be made up in future cohorts.

Workshop dates

Day 1 – Building the Foundations of Happier Teams

Cohort 5: 15th of September 2026, 09:30-16:00

Cohort 6: 30th of September 2026, 09:30-16:00

Day 1 focuses on laying the foundations for creating happier, healthier and more effective teams. Delegates will explore what matters to them and their colleagues, learn about the pillars of happier teams, and begin thinking about team purpose, psychological safety and the conditions that help people thrive. Through interactive activities, reflection and tools such as TRIZ, Good day measure and understanding your data, the day will give you some tools to help understand your team better, identify what supports performance and wellbeing, and create the groundwork for positive change.

Day 2 – Conversations, Clarity and Generating Ideas

Cohort 5: 13th of October 2026, 09:30-16:00

Cohort 6: 21st of October 2026, 09:30-16:00

Day 2 builds on day one exploring behaviours that strengthen team culture. Delegates will revisit the pillars, then dive into practical tools such as Civility Saves Lives, Radical Candour and techniques for giving and receiving feedback. The day also introduces idea‑generation approaches and quality improvement methods such as the Model for Improvement, PDSA cycles and using data meaningfully. By the end of the day, teams will feel more equipped to create clarity, improve communication and move ideas into action.

Day 3 – Embedding Change and Leading with Care

Cohort 5: 10th of November 2026, 9.30 - 16:00

Cohort 6: 9th of December 2026, 9.30 - 16:00

Day 3 helps delegates consolidate their learning and apply it to real team challenges. Through discussion and group work, participants explore longer‑term thinking and reflect on where they are in their change journey. The day also emphasises personal wellbeing, role‑modelling positive behaviours and the leadership qualities that sustain great teams.

What does the programme cost?

This programme is available to staff at both member and non-member organisations. The cost for staff at member organisations is either three tokens or £885 per participant. Staff at non-member organsiations can join this programme for £1,225 per person.

Do you have a question?

If you would like any further information about the programme or have any questions, please feel free to email joe.blunden@elect.nhs.uk.

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