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Development Programmes

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 International 2025-2026

The Development Programme for Directors of International (DPDoI) supports new, and aspiring international leads in UK business schools.

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.

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.

Executive Education Leadership Programme 2025-2026

The Executive Education Leadership Programme (EELP) is designed for new, and aspiring, Directors of Executive Education or those with similar commercial responsibilities for short programme provision at UK business schools.

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.

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.

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