This course will investigate the role of the higher middle manager. Delegates will explore and discuss all aspects of successful faculty practice. Practical tips and advice will be provided to help colleagues become an effective higher middle manager. The issues looked at in detail will be from the tutor’s practical experience in this role for many years against a theoretical background from a Masters in Educational Management. There is a wide opportunity to examine successful leadership skills as a higher middle manager and managing curriculum teams. Attention is given to the processes of communication to enable higher middle managers to operate more effectively. The course will provide practical activities for individual development.