What does it achieve?

The programme empowers practice managers with essential skills and tools in three key areas – Practice, People, and Productivity, transforming your management and leadership. 

The Practice

Accounting and financial management for practice profitability and cost control.

The People

Appraisal, recruitment, performance management, and conflict resolution for a high-performing practice.

Productivity

Practical methods to implement change effectively. Time management and facilitation skills for work-life balance and improved teamwork.

The Programme Structure and Cost 

The Practice Manager Development Programme has been split into six comprehensive modules and will be run over six VIRTUAL sessions. 

Cost per person: £1,200

Module 
Details
Date 
MODULE ONE: Personal Productivity

Improvement in work efficiency, reduction in time spent on workload, lower stress, and a work/life balance.

Pain Points addressed: Inefficient resource utilisation, Systemic operational inefficiencies, lack of emotional resilience, Poor workload management and burnout.

 Wednesday, 7th May 2025 

MODULE TWO: Productive Meetings

Explore the challenges that can impact the productivity of meetings, including differing viewpoints, staying on schedule, managing both quiet and vocal participants, and the problem of too many meetings.

Pain Points addressed: Ineffective communication channels, Systemic operational inefficiencies, Siloed systems, Lack of clarity in roles and responsibilities, Resistance to change.

Wednesday, 21st May 2025 
MODULE THREE: Recruitment

Understand your current selection process and manage the process clearly and concisely from start to finish. Develop and understand the importance of good questioning, listening and interview techniques.

Pain Points addressed: Poor staff retention, Lack of clarity in roles and responsibilities, Inefficient resource utilisation, Complex management structures.

Wednesday, 4th June 2025
MODULE FOUR: General Practice Finance

Understand how money flows in Primary Care. Develop your skills, knowledge, and understanding to identify income and expenditure, read and understand payment sheets and accounts, control costs and maximise income.

Pain Points addressed: Lack of understanding of income streams, struggles to manage budgets and control costs, Financial inefficiencies impacting overall practice sustainability.

Wednesday, 18th June 2025
MODULE FIVE: Conflict Resolution

Understand your role and how to develop the skills needed to effectively manage conflict in the workplace.

Pain Points addressed: Avoidance of difficult conversations leading to unresolved issues, Low staff morale due to unresolved workplace conflicts, Difficulty addressing performance-related concerns, Lack of confidence in handling sensitive situations.

Wednesday, 2nd July 2025
MODULE SIX: Appraisal Skills

Explore how the appraisal and performance management process operates at your practice. Develop the skills necessary for strong performance and productive conversations, enabling team members to embrace feedback.

Pain Points addressed: Lack of strong leadership skills at all levels, Low staff motivation, Lack of clarity in roles and responsibilities.

Wednesday, 16th July 2025

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Why Xytal? Proven experience in healthcare

Our purpose to make the world a healthier and happier place drives what we do and how we work.
  • 20+ years of expertise in healthcare transformation.
  • 1,200+ teams supported across practices and hospitals.
  • A proven track record of turning challenges into opportunities and restoring team motivation.
  • Our programmes are flexible and designed to fit your needs. We offer options from single-day workshops to comprehensive ongoing support.
  • We are a B CORP company. All of our programmes have the same objective – to make your professional life more rewarding and improve your workplace for you and your colleagues.
Join the thousands of healthcare teams we’ve supported in creating happier, healthier workplaces.

“Thank you for bringing clarity to chaos, giving us confidence to change, and the motivation to get stuff done…and being an all-round lovely person, sincerest thanks.”

Practice Manager