The Impact of Spread & Scale to date.
project teams trained
success rate in spreading solutions to other organisations
patient outcomes improved
patient lives saved (through one project alone)
“The Spread and Scale Academy achieves in three days what other courses take two years to do.”
Patient Safety Lead
Story highlights
We measure our impact based on the success of our community. Here are some of their stories:
“Wales has invested in me, so I need to give back to Wales”: Leadership on the frontline of healthcare transformation at Morriston Hospital
The transformation of patient flow at Morriston Hospital in Swansea Bay University Health Board is a story of leadership, resilience, and practical change. At its centre is Callum Allen-Ridge, Head…
Welsh-grown leadership inspires the world at Commonwealth Leadership Institute Summit
On 18th September, the Commonwealth Leadership Institute (CLI) celebrated its 2025 Summit, held in Singapore and online, bringing together leaders from across the globe in a spirit of connection, learning,…
Optimise: Spreading the Improvement of Urgent and Emergency Care
The Optimise project at Cwm Taf Morgannwg University Health Board (CTM UHB) has seen remarkable success since attending the Spread & Scale Academy. The Optimise project focuses on improving urgent…
“Before Spread & Scale, things used to seem impossible, but now I believe we can make a difference.”
Themes of Impact
Project Acceleration
“Spread & Scale didn’t just help me shape my project; it gave me the momentum to move it forward with real energy.”
Spread & Scale gives participants the tools and space to refine their ideas, set bold goals and take meaningful action. Many report significant progress on projects that had previously stalled.
Sharpened focus
“We stopped doing everything and started doing the right things. That’s when change started happening.”
Many teams arrive with a broad ambition or a complex challenge. Through structured facilitation and expert support, they leave with a refined goal, a clear strategy and a renewed sense of purpose. Spread and Scale helps teams cut through the noise and concentrate on the work that will make the greatest difference.
Practical tools that work
“We use the tools all the time now. They’re part of how we lead change.”
Teams leave with a toolkit of frameworks, planning methods and techniques that are easy to use and grounded in real-world experience. These tools continue to support teams well beyond the programme, helping them lead, scale and adapt with confidence.
Confidence to scale
“It gave us the belief and the structure to spread our work across the system.”
Spread and Scale is designed to help teams grow their impact beyond their immediate setting. By the end of the programme, teams leave with a 90-day plan, a deeper belief in what’s possible, and access to ongoing support through the Community of Practice. This combination of structure and support enables teams to spread what works with confidence.
Reconnecting with purpose
“I remembered why I do this work. I’ve found the part I’m best at, and now I get to use that every day.”
Many participants rediscover what they love about their work during the programme. By taking time to reflect on their strengths and values, team members often uncover the unique contributions they’re best placed to make. Spread and Scale encourages people to work from their “zone of genius” where energy, skill and purpose meet. This renewed sense of motivation not only fuels individual fulfilment but strengthens the team’s overall impact.
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