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This programme seeks to build upon the ‘First Steps into Management’ programme which was introduced in UCC in 2017. It is intended that the ‘Continuing Steps into Management’ programme will bridge a gap for staff between the ‘First Steps’ programme and our more advanced Leadership programmes.

Not only will the target audience include graduates of the ‘First Steps’ programme, but also staff who are currently or who aspire to be team leaders and managers. To benefit fully from this programme, we recommend that you have completed the MBTI questionnaire and feedback process or are open to undertaking this in advance of the programme commencing.

All the modules will take place face to face and will be highly participatory including small group discussions, completion of self-assessments, reflective journaling and scenario-based activities.

Four main topics will be covered:

1. UCC Values & Culture
2. Dealing Effectively with Change & Conflict
3. Psychological Safety & Trust
4. Clear Communications

Continuing Steps 2026 Dates

Target Audience: Graduates of the First Steps into Management programme OR staff from all categories (academic, professional & administrative, technical and researchers) who are currently or who aspire to be team leaders and managers.  To benefit fully from this programme, we recommend that you have completed the MBTI questionnaire and feedback process or are open to undertaking this in advance of the programme commencing.

Application Process: Submit  outlining:

1. Why this programme is relevant to you at this stage in your career highlighting the relevance to a) your role b) your unit & c) UCC Strategic Plan 2023-2028’ (having discussed with your manager)

2. As you are progressing through your professional development and leadership journey which area do you currently find more challenging and very briefly why?

Deadline to apply: TBC

Criteria for earning the Digital Badge:

1. Attend all workshops
2. Presentation at final module
3. 1,000 word (max) self-reflection - Title: 'Reflect on how your self-awareness has evolved as a result of participation on the programme. Provide clear examples and evidence to demonstrate this development, including (but not limited to) how it has influenced your behaviours, actions, and relationships at work, as well as how you engage on a day-to-day basis within your team or unit'.

Once you've completed your reflection, please email it to traininganddevelopment@ucc.ie and copy in your manager.   Your reflection can then form the basis for a discussion with your manager post completion of the Continuing Steps into Management on your professional development.

• If you use AI tools to help with editing, it should stay within Level 3 of the  (GenAI-assisted editing). Please mention this briefly in your email. 
• Please also advise if you do not use GenAI in your email.

Programme Details 

Feedback - May 2025

• It is always uplifting to know we have support and have access to really good, informative programmes within UCC. Thanks!
• Writing the self-reflective piece was really valuable, providing a thoughtful conclusion to the programme for me.
• It is always uplifting to know we have support and have access to really good, informative programmes within UCC.

Updated: May 2026