TMP is regularly revised and refreshed to ensure that the content remains relevant, acknowledging the latest policy and economic changes that drive the sector. The programme also includes space for participants to shape and contribute as experts to particular sessions. The themes selected for TMP are those identified as valuable by previous cohorts, independent evaluation, and ongoing research. Themes chosen by participants also feature, as delegates are invited to make suggestions after they have been selected to their cohort of TMP.
TMP will cover the following ‘core’ themes:
The future of higher education - What will be the impact of the economic downturn, the increase in student tuition fees, with the following refocus on the student experience; globalisation and trans-national education, European integration and expansion and other macro level influences on higher education.
Strategic leadership -What is strategic leadership and how can you enhance your capabilities to deliver it? What changes might be needed in the form and structure of university governance and management?
Leading change - What helps and what hinders the process of effecting major strategic change? How do other organisations achieve sustainable change?
Strategic financial management -What financial and resources issues do you need to consider as a strategic leader? What data intelligence and key performance indicators (KPIs) do you really need to focus attention on leading an institution?
Strategic human resource management - What good practice exists that will enhance the culture and climate of higher education institutions? How do you get the best performance from all staff in the organisation?
Career management -What can you do to enhance your own career and the development of others?
Personal growth and development - How do you currently operate as a strategic leader? How might you enhance your current performance and develop your capabilities as a strategic and influential leader?