For the past 10 years, OUCRU has been running the Make a Difference (MAD) development programme with excellent results for both individual participants and for the broader organisation.

Staff members who participate in the MAD programme get the opportunity to develop their independent thinking, communication skills and leadership approaches. Many participants in the first cohort have gone on to hold leadership positions within OUCRU.  

The programme consists of 6 face-to-face taught modules, each lasting 2 days, plus 9 hours of individual coaching for participants during the 2 year period.  

The Programme is led by Rob Hale who is an Executive Performance coach with over 30 years’ professional experience designing, developing and delivering courses with a key focus on leadership and coaching.