Strategic Leadership for Pharmacists

Strengthen your leadership, increase your pharmacy’s impact, and build a future-proof practice

Start date: 7 October 2026
Remaining course dates will be scheduled in consultation

Duration: 4 intensive training days
Format: 3 online sessions + 1 live closing session
Investment: €1,950 excl. VAT
Accreditation: 26 accreditation points applied for

Led by Sybren Tijmstra and Peter Felen

Leadership That Creates Immediate Impact in Your Pharmacy

Community pharmacy is evolving faster than ever. Technological innovation, workforce shortages, increasing workload, changing patient expectations, and new healthcare demands require more than operational management alone.

Successful pharmacy leaders combine strategic insight with decisive leadership. They provide direction, strengthen teams, and translate change into measurable results in daily practice.

Strategic Leadership for Pharmacists is a compact, highly practical leadership accelerator designed for pharmacists who want to increase their impact and build a future-proof organisation.

Throughout the programme, you will develop a concrete 90-day implementation plan, fully tailored to your own pharmacy.

This ensures that new insights are immediately translated into visible results.

What Will This Programme Deliver?

After completing the programme, you will:

✔ lead your team more effectively and confidently
✔ strengthen your strategic role within your organisation
✔ work with greater focus and direction
✔ master practical tools for change and implementation
✔ leave with a concrete 90-day action plan for your pharmacy

Structure and Format

This programme is specifically designed for the demanding schedule of pharmacists.

The first three sessions are delivered online, allowing you to participate without travel time from your home or workplace.

The fourth and final session takes place live, focusing on deeper interaction, implementation presentations, and personal feedback.

A powerful combination of flexibility, connection, and practical impact.

Programme Overview

Day 1 — Personal Leadership in Pharmacy (online)

Strong leadership starts with self-awareness.

You will explore your personal leadership style and discover how your behaviour influences team dynamics, decision-making, and results.

Topics

  • Personal leadership profile
  • Authentic and inspiring leadership
  • Communication and influence
  • Leading under pressure
  • Using AI as a smart management support tool

Outcome:
A personal leadership framework for daily practice

Day 2 — Driving Team Performance and Results (online)

How do you build a team that takes ownership and performs sustainably?

You will learn how to shape culture, behaviour, and performance using directly applicable management tools.

Topics

  • Team development and motivation
  • Increasing ownership and accountability
  • Managing resistance
  • KPI-driven performance management
  • Balancing workload and performance

Outcome:
A practical improvement plan for your team

Day 3 — Strategic Thinking and Change Management (online)

The pharmacy of tomorrow requires both vision and execution.

You will develop strategic insight and learn how to guide organisational change effectively.

Topics

  • Trends and developments in pharmacy
  • Positioning the modern pharmacy
  • Practical change management
  • Cultural transformation
  • Strengthening innovation capacity

Outcome:
A strategic roadmap for your pharmacy

Day 4 — Implementation & Executive Closing Session (live)

During this interactive live session, you will present your implementation plan, receive expert feedback, and sharpen your strategy for successful execution.

Together with faculty and fellow participants, you will refine your approach and strengthen your commitment to action.

Topics

  • Presentation of your 90-day implementation plan
  • Executive feedback sessions
  • Personal reflection and refinement
  • Commitment and long-term implementation
  • Certificate ceremony

Outcome:
A practical and actionable implementation plan ready for immediate execution

Faculty

Sybren Tijmstra

Professor, board-level executive, and strategic expert with extensive experience in healthcare innovation, leadership, and organisational development.

Peter Felen

Psychologist, business consultant, and experienced leadership coach specialising in behavioural change, team development, and practical implementation in complex organisations.

Who Should Attend?

This programme is designed for:

  • Community pharmacists
  • Pharmacist-owners
  • Hospital pharmacists with leadership responsibilities
  • Pharmacists preparing for strategic leadership roles

Practical Information

€1950,- excl. VAT

Includes:

✔ all sessions
✔ personal leadership profile
✔ digital course materials
✔ individual feedback
✔ your 90-day implementation plan
✔ certificate of participation

Register Now

Programme starts: 7 October 2026

Places are limited to ensure maximum personal attention and interaction.

Request the brochure or reserve your place today.

October 7, 2026
4 course days
3 online + 1 live