Knowledge Sharing Learning & Teaching

When teaching isn’t learning: Why communities like I-TELL matter

Exploring the impact on teaching and learning of the Innovation and Teaching Excellence Learning Lab (I-TELL) set up by the Faculty of Business and Law at MMU

8th May 2026
  • Home
  • / Development Programmes

Development Programmes

Interested in joining one of our development programmes next year?

Complete the survey here to register your interest and we’ll be in touch when registration opens.

Develop your leadership capabilities in core areas of business school strategy

UK business schools face unprecedented pressures: shifting business models, tighter funding, rapid technological change, and growing demand for lifelong learning and innovation.

Chartered ABS Development Programmes are designed to help you meet these challenges with confidence.

Through expert facilitation, peer learning and practical tools, our programmes enable you to:

  • Refine your strategic thinking

  • Strengthen your leadership capacity

  • Expand your professional networks

  • Enhance your own effectiveness and your school’s reputation

Each programme is co-created with experienced sector leaders to maximise impact. They provide the rare opportunity to step back, reflect on your strategy, and return energised with actionable insights, new approaches, and valuable connections.

If you would like to discuss one of our development programmes with us, please get in touch at [email protected].

Development Programme for Directors of Research (DPDoR) 2026-2027

The Development Programme for Directors of Research (DPDoR) helps those who are preparing for the role of Director of Research to build leadership capacity; to better understand the complexities of the role; and the nuances of delivering a research strategy and mission in these highly uncertain times.

Leaders in Learning & Teaching 2026-2027

The Leaders in Learning & Teaching Development Programme (LLT) helps those who are preparing for, or aspiring to, lead, manage and deliver high quality learning & teaching.

Professional Services Leadership Programme 2027

The Professional Services Leadership Programme (PSLP) supports the development of Professional Services managers, who have recently transitioned or are looking to transition to a senior role with a strategic leadership focus.

Deans & Directors Development Programme 2027

The Deans & Directors Development Programme (3DP) helps those who are preparing for, or aspiring to, the role of business school Dean to better understand the complexities of the role; the nuances of leading business school teams, and how to navigate the challenging environment in which business schools currently operate.

Professional Services Leadership Programme 2026

The Professional Services Leadership Programme (PSLP) supports the development of Professional Services managers, who have recently transitioned or are looking to transition to a senior role with a strategic leadership focus.

Leaders in Learning & Teaching 2026

The Leaders in Learning & Teaching Development Programme (LLT) helps those who are preparing for, or aspiring to, lead, manage and deliver high quality learning & teaching.

Deans & Directors Development Programme 2026

The Deans & Directors Development Programme (3DP) helps those who are preparing for, or aspiring to, the role of business school Dean to better understand the complexities of the role; the nuances of leading business school teams, and how to navigate the challenging environment in which business schools currently operate.

Development Programme for Directors of Research (DPDoR) 2025-26

The Development Programme for Directors of Research (DPDoR) helps those who are preparing for the role of Director of Research to build leadership capacity; to better understand the complexities of the role; and the nuances of delivering a research strategy and mission in these highly uncertain times.

Join a global community of business school educators

The CMBE provides professional recognition and supports the development of teaching practice.