A leadership development programme designed to support and develop senior female leaders has achieved exceptional results, with 100% of participants in the latest cohort awarded a Distinction.
The Level 7 Women in Leadership programme, was co-designed and marketed by Strategi Solutions and delivered by Staffordshire-based apprenticeships training provider, Axia Solutions and was the first of its kind in England and Wales. The programme combines strategic leadership development with practical, real-world application, equipping participants with the skills, confidence and insight required to lead at the highest levels.
This latest success marks a significant milestone for the programme, reinforcing its impact and effectiveness in developing high-performing, future-ready female leaders. The Distinction achievement across the entire cohort highlights both the calibre of the learners and their engagement with the programme, and the strength of the programme’s design.
Wendy Dean, Group CEO at Strategi Solutions commented:
“We are incredibly proud to have co-designed a programme that is delivering such outstanding results for women in leadership. Seeing every learner achieve a Distinction is a testament to the quality of the design, the commitment of the participants, and the strength of delivery by Axia Solutions. This programme demonstrates what is possible when learning and development is truly aligned to real leadership challenges.”
One of the learners who achieved Distinction is Michelle Hopper, Neighbourhood Delivery Manager, Newcastle-under-Lyme Borough Council. Michelle commented:
“Without a doubt this programme has elevated my confidence 100%. The programme has elevated my position within the organisation. It has allowed me the opportunity to have open and frank conversations with senior management and feel confident in having these conversations. In terms of the impact for the organisation, it has helped me move the organisation from a reactive position to a more proactive position in terms of future proofing our organisation.
The course has been an amazing opportunity for me, and I am so lucky to have met so many wonderful people along the way some of which I now call friends. Would I recommend this – absolutely.”
The programme’s success also underlines the growing demand for tailored leadership development solutions that go beyond traditional training approaches. By combining both the leadership theory along with real world application, the programme truly supports leaders to drive meaningful impact within their organisations.
Whilst government funding for Level 7 apprenticeships ended last December, Strategi Solutions offers programmes like this as a bespoke solution, tailored to meet the specific needs of organisations looking to strengthen leadership capability and develop a culture that supports diverse, resilient, high-performing teams.
For more information about Strategi’s leadership and organisational development programmes, visit our Learning web pages.
