Navigator Men's Development Programme

Course Content

Navigator is the first work and personal development programme designed specifically for men. It was developed by the Springboard Consultancy in collaboration with Menswork to offer the same opportunities for personal development that women access through the award-winning Springboard Women's Development Programme.

Managers of participants remark that they are more realistic about their self-assessment, set clearer goals, have a more confident, mature and positive attitude, are more resourceful, communicate more effectively, accept more responsibility.

Topics covered include:

• Challenging expectations
• Clarifying values
• Communicating differences
• Physical and feelings fitness
• Getting yourself across
• Setting a strategy that works
• Taking risks and making changes
• Realistic self-assessment
• Assertiveness for men
• Questioning identity

Navigator consists of four one-day workshops spread over three months and a workbook. Speakers, coaching partnerships and networking are other important elements. Navigator courses can take upwards of 12 men at a time so can be very cost-effective.