Open enrolment influence programmes
Different worlds, same frustrations. Learn alongside people from a range of organisations.
Your role is changing, the demands are constantly shifting, and you want skills you can hold on to. You want to influence better, lead stronger, and feel good about it.
Our open enrolment programmes are a melting pot of ideas, creativity, support, and learning. They’re for people who are serious about investing in themselves and seeing real results.
Why choose an open enrolment influence programme?
The experience
You want a rich experience, learning alongside people from across the world, hearing their stories, and gaining fresh perspectives.
The support
Your team has been through an in-house programme but you know you’ll get more from learning outside your organisation. We hear this a lot and we understand. It can be tough to experiment and get things wrong in front of your colleagues.
The flexibility
Join when it works for you. If you’re in finance, you can’t take time out at year-end. If you’re on the people team, you’ll want to avoid performance review month. We schedule across the year so that you can focus on yourself and ignore your mountainous inbox.
The programme allowed me to focus on myself – I rediscovered motivation and clarity about what I need to do next.
Application Leader, Engineering
Greg and Julia were fantastic facilitators – passionate, human-driven, and skilled at balancing guidance with space for reflection.
Product Manager, Luxury Retail
This programme was extremely useful to me – I spent three days understanding myself and the model of influencing. It brought my blocks to light and supported me with tools to overcome them.
Lead Engineer, Energy
I felt I had the opportunity to reflect personally and come up with a bespoke improvement plan. The group dynamic, practice, and facilitators’ insights made it a truly powerful experience.
Investment Professional, Finance
Vanessa and Nic both did an amazing job! They brought real and personal examples which were very helpful, applied the different styles as they were presenting, and created a great atmosphere. Best facilitators ever!
IT Manager, Pharmaceutical
Amazing – I gained a far deeper understanding of influencing and how to impact others positively.
Head of Programme Management, Higher Education
I learned A LOT! After the programme I look at meetings/ discussions with a completely different perspective and am motivated to apply my learnings in real life.
Finance Analyst, Engineering
Who you’ll learn with
We love the diversity of our open programme groups. All that difference creates a special experience.
What unites people on our open programmes isn’t their industry or role; it’s discovering that influence is the skill that unlocks their future.
- The senior manager stepping into their first leadership role.
- The technical expert who needs to influence strategy.
- The young project manager looking to accelerate their career.
- The leader establishing credibility in a new organisation.
Programme options
You’ll always get
- A group of up to 12 people working with 2 experienced facilitators.
- Exploration of the Positive Influence model.
- A mix of independent and facilitated learning.
- Your personal context and challenges embedded into the content.
- Lifelong access to our learning platform Chartwell Connect.
- Membership of our alumni community and ongoing support.
The deep dive
This is the full experience. Immersive. Transformative.
You’ll build self-awareness, practise new behaviours, get feedback from peers, and make changes that last. The strangers you meet on day one will become your biggest cheerleaders.
Format: Fully virtual – 12 sessions, 2 hours each
Best for: If you want the flexibility of learning from anywhere.
What you’ll gain: Agile influence skills for the long haul.
Investment: £2,695 + VAT
Or
Format: Blended – 2 virtual sessions + 3-day in-person workshop
Best for: If you love the energy of in-person learning.
What you’ll gain: Deep influence skills and a new network.
Investment: £3,795 + VAT
Join a programme
October 2026
Blended learning programme
£3,795 + VAT
November 2026
Virtual learning programme
£2,695 + VAT
March 2027
Blended learning programme
£3,795 + VAT
May 2027
Virtual learning programme
£2,695 + VAT
October 2027
Blended learning programme
£3,795 + VAT
November 2027
Virtual learning programme
£2,695 + VAT
New dates are coming soon. Email theteam@chartwell-learning.com and we'll let you know as soon as they're published.
Questions? We’ve got answers.
How many people are in the group?
We cap the group size at 12 and you’ll always have 2 facilitators. That means there’s no escaping their feedback and coaching!
What happens if I miss a virtual session?
The first session is all about meeting your group and exploring your current influence and impact. It’s a great catalyst for getting the most from the experience so we strongly recommend you join.
Missing subsequent sessions will disrupt your learning because everything we do is experiential. But we know that sometimes life gets in the way, and our facilitators will help you catch up. If you miss more than a couple of sessions, we’ll talk to you about transferring to another date.
I want to come with a couple of other team members
We limit the number of people from the same organisation to 2. That’s so the group has a rich mix of contexts, skills, and experiences. If there are more than two of you, talk to us.
Do I need to bring anything to an in-person workshop?
No, just bring a phone, tablet or laptop so you can access our online platform. You’ll get a lovely journal so you can keep a record of your experience.
Do I need to stay at the hotel?
No! Our in-person workshops are always in central London and the city is your oyster. However, keep in mind that we do get a preferential rate for learners at the hotel venue. We’ll reserve some rooms and let you know how to book if you decide to stay with us.
I really want to do this, but I’ll have to convince my boss
Start with what’s in it for them. How will being more agile and confident when influencing stakeholders help you deliver the personal, team, or organisational priorities they care about. Be specific. Highlight a stakeholder relationship you want to strengthen, a project that needs more buy-in, or a result you could reach faster.
If they hesitate, get curious. Try asking:
- What concerns do you have?
- What would make this feel like a good investment?
- Is it the cost, the timing, or something else?
That way the conversation becomes a shared problem-solving exercise rather than a sales pitch.
Get more insights on how to influence upwards. Or if you want to talk through your approach, get in touch.