Since getting all their senior managers Chartered, the University of Huddersfield has eliminated its silos and strengthened its leadership team, ensuring all managers are speaking the same language.
As part of its strategic plan, The University of Huddersfield is set to become the world’s first organisation led and managed entirely by Chartered Managers.
The University of Huddersfield is an innovative and modern university nestled in the heart of Huddersfield. With over 20,000 students, the University comprises of seven academic schools and is growing its reputation as a leader in the field of enterprise.
With the ambition to become the world’s first organisation to be managed by a 100% Chartered team, the University has recognised 83 of its senior managers with Chartered status. To support the continuing professional development of its management teams, the University has now placed its remaining 250 managers on course to achieve Chartered status by 2020.
At the University of Huddersfield we continually talk about authenticity; we see the Chartered Manager program as a key part of that because it means that staff will continue to develop in their leadership roles.
Vice Chancellor, Professor Bob Cryan CMgr CCMI
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The Challenge
The University needed to tackle 'real-world' leadership challenges whilst developing its management teams.
The Approach
83 senior managers completed CMI's Level 7 Strategic Management and Leadership certificate. They were then able to achieve Chartered Manager status.
The Results
Chartered status has transformed the University. There is stronger and more inspiring leadership.
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