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We specialise in a broad range of bespoke and accredited individual and corporate development, training and educational services, aimed at both individuals and organisations. We have taken a different approach to most companies involved in training and development by incorporating creative and innovative styles and methodologies to suit our customers’ needs.

Dr Catherine Hannaway (D Prof)

Director

Catherine has worked in leadership development and quality improvement for over 20 years and has a well-earned reputation for running creative and insightful courses on interpersonal, leadership and management, and quality improvement skills, in the UK and globally across a wide spectrum of public and private organisations. 

She is a specialist in leadership and healthcare quality improvement and a Senior Fellow at Durham University in the School of Medicine, Pharmacy and Health where she works as a post graduate lecturer and examiner and national programme director.  Catherine is an executive coach, a qualified practitioner of the Myers-Briggs Type Indicator® personality profiler and a number of other development tools, including Belbin Team Roles and Blanchard Situational Leadership, NHS Leadership 360 Assessment amongst others. She is well known for running workshops and programmes on developing personal and team effectiveness nationally and internationally that are both enjoyable and enlightening.

Catherine is a facilitator for the World Health Organisation and a visiting lecturer at Maastricht University.  She is an Honorary Member of the UK Faculty of Public Health in recognition of her outstanding contribution to public health systems leadership development over many years.

We design, develop and deliver bespoke learning and support for individuals and their organisations. 

Catherine Hannaway Associates Ltd offers a wide range of participative workshops applicable to managers and staff alike, including: 

• Leadership Development, Really Managing Change, Developing High Performing Teams
• Executive Coaching and Mentoring
• A wide range of personal and organisational development and assessment tools, including 360 degree feedback, MBTI, Belbin Team Roles.  

Qualifications:

• Registered General Nurse
• Registered Midwife
• Registered Health Visitor
• Diploma in Health Management
• Post Graduate Certificate in Education
• Post Graduate Diploma in Healthcare Commissioning
• Doctorate in Professional Studies: Leadership and Change Management
• Diploma in Coaching and Mentoring
• Prince2 Project Management
• MBTI Accredited Practitioner
• NHS Leadership Qualities 360 Accredited Trainer
• PADI Advanced Diver
• RYA Day Skipper

Myers-Briggs

Having an understanding of personality type can help you make more considered decisions in all aspects of your working life, from career planning to individual development.

The Myers-Briggs Type Indicator® is a universally acclaimed instrument which elaborates on the ideas of Carl Jung and makes his theory of psychological types easily understandable and applicable. 

We are experienced practitioners in the Myers- Briggs Type Indicators an internationally recognised tool for personality profiling, and one of the most effective methods for understanding your own strengths and those with whom you work.

We are also accredited and experienced in the use of a range of other personal and organisational development tools. 

Past and present clients include:

• Durham University
• Maastricht University
• World Health Organisation
• Public Health England
• NHS England
• CareUK
• Ministry of Defence
• Department of Health
• London Deanery
• NHS Health Scotland
• Charles Derby Group Financial Services

• Right Management Career Transition Partnership
• Redcar and Cleveland Borough Council
• Middlesbrough Council
• North Tees NHS Foundation Trust
• NHS North of England
• NHS Institute of Innovation and Improvement

....... and many, many more!

"Catherine has a leadership pedigree which is first class.

She has a wealth of experience with developing top leaders across public sector organisations. As a leading academic I would highly recommend her as a coach but also as a facilitator of large workshops where the latest evidence and techniques can be applied. Finally Catherine has networking skills to be envied and her programmes always contain evidence based content presented by fantastic speakers who stimulate your thinking."

Maggie Morgan- Cooke. Programme Director NHS Improving Quality Delivery Team

"Catherine has a tremendous ability to engage with leaders and help them develop their skills.

She is a credible, knowledgeable and experienced leader herself with great interpersonal skills which enables her to effectively support and challenge leaders at all levels across different sectors. She is as effective working with individuals, in a one to one situation as a coach, or working with a larger group as the leader of a development programme". 

Professor Jean Penny OBE
Improvement through Learning Ltd.
Visiting Professor of Healthcare Improvement, University of Derby

Testimonials from leadership programmes

GP/CCG Board Member/Vice-Chair HWB

"A fantastic inspirational programme from which I have gained so much from knowledge to a greater understanding of leadership values and principals and how to utilise them, to networking and learning from each other. Our primary purpose in attending was for HWB development and we have gained much in the regard not least by spending time and getting to know each other better. THANK YOU to all who have contributed."

Strategic Director, Council

"Sense of community with others on programme. Thought provoking speakers. Room to discuss and unpack the key issues. Really appreciated Catherine’s commitment, energy and enthusiasm. Thank you."

Consultant in public health

"It provided an opportunity to see in action and hear from noted leaders and expert speakers. Horizon scanning, learning new techniques and timely information at a time of rapid and constant change. 360 degree feedback."

Associate Director of Public Health

"I have thoroughly enjoyed the course. Excellent organisers, speakers and content."

Public Health Specialist

"Interesting insights from high calibre leaders. Has pushed my boundaries and enabled me to be resilient in my leadership challenges over the past year. Has given me the courage to plan my future and take action."