Pro-Noctis has been collaborating with the Birmingham Women and Children’s NHS Foundation on a new leadership development initiative dedicated to supporting the career growth of staff from minority ethnic backgrounds and other protected groups.

Together, we’re developing a specialised module to enhance leadership skills and foster career advancement for diverse staff. The #ByYourSide programme is designed to create an inclusive and supportive work environment.

Committed to Inclusivity and Career Growth

As part of the #ByYourSide initiative, Pro-Noctis is delivering customised virtual sessions for approximately fifty mentors and fifty mentees. These sessions are tailored to maximise the benefits of mentoring relationships, addressing the specific needs and goals of participants to ensure their success.

Our partnership also includes the ‘Your Effective Conversations’ module, aimed at senior leaders. This programme helps around 80 leaders develop skills for effective workplace conversations using a coaching approach.

The Birmingham Women and Children’s NHS Foundation has long been committed to advancing careers for staff from minority ethnic backgrounds and other protected groups. Previously, Pro-Noctis provided guidance and support to the Chairs and Co-Chairs of the ED&I (Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion) network groups, offering valuable advice and resources for effective leadership.

“We are delighted to be working with the brilliant Birmingham Women and Children’s NHS Foundation Trust. Pro-Noctis are experts in facilitating impactful mentoring and coaching training, and their important ambition to support more staff in gaining further career opportunities is something we are proud to be involved with.”

Looking Ahead

Sally Strazzanti, Trainer at Pro-Noctis, commented: “We are delighted to be working with the brilliant Birmingham Women and Children’s NHS Foundation Trust. Pro-Noctis are experts in facilitating impactful mentoring and coaching training, and their important ambition to support more staff in gaining further career opportunities is something we are proud to be involved with.”

Ruth Wall, Head of ED&I at Birmingham Women’s and Children’s NHS Foundation, shared her positive experience: “Having been supported to develop my own coaching and mentoring skills by Sally and the team, it has been great to share this learning across our organisation. We want to support our colleagues to thrive through their career development, and providing support to programmes such as #ByYourSide is a key part of our strategy.”

For updates on this exciting programme, keep an eye on our website and social channels. To learn more about Pro-Noctis, our innovative solutions, and how we can support your organisation, get in touch.