Six Steps to Strategic Workforce Planning
Build workforce planning capability where decisions are made
An open programme that helps organisations widen access to workforce planning capability across healthcare roles, using the Six Steps Methodology to Integrated Workforce Planning®.
Supporting an always-on approach to workforce planning
Health services operate in constant change – demand shifts, services evolve and roles continue to develop. In this environment, workforce planning increasingly needs to move beyond periodic exercises and become an ongoing, shared activity across the organisation.
Building wider workforce planning capability equips managers and leaders at all levels to connect workforce data to service demand, anticipate emerging skills gaps, and design roles and staffing models in line with the changing priorities.
Delivering the Six Steps Methodology through an open programme
The Six Steps to Strategic Workforce Planning programme is delivered in an open format that brings together participants from different organisations. Using the Six Steps Methodology to Integrated Workforce Planning®, it builds workforce planning capability in a flexible way that supports individuals or small groups without requiring a full in-house cohort.
For organisations, this provides a flexible way to:
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Build workforce planning capability across line managers and those leading teams
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Shift workforce planning from a central function to a shared capability, with clear ownership at every level
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Develop a consistent, evidence-informed approach over time
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Benefit from peer learning and insight across the health sector.
Participants develop the skills and confidence to:
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Analyse workforce data and identify current and future skills gaps
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Understand workforce demand and plan for critical roles
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Contribute to workforce plans that align with service priorities
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Apply workforce planning tools directly to real challenges in their role
Programme format:
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A series of four interactive virtual sessions, each lasting two hours, plus a final showcase session
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Around 8 hours of guided learning, plus around 2 hours of self-directed activity between sessions
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Led by workforce planning experts
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Combines focused learning with applied activities that can be taken straight back into practice.
Who should attend?
Anyone responsible for planning, developing, and managing their workforce at a service, department or organisational level – including line managers, service leads and operational managers and leaders.
Programme fees
£1,595 + VAT per participant
Discounts are available for group bookings:
- 10% discount for 3–5 participants
- 20% discount for 6+ participants
Upcoming dates
Our first cohort is now closed for booking.
Additional dates will be released shortly, register your interest below to be the first to hear when new dates are released.
Register your interest
Register your interest and we’ll let you know as soon as new dates are announced.
Looking for a different level of support? Other Six Steps programmes and support are also available.