Training

What makes our training so special?

Our trainers regularly receive feedback that “This is of the best training that we’ve EVER had”.  There are three reasons for our success. Firstly, we make sure that we have listened to and fully understood the real learning needs of the group, tailoring the training to these objectives.  Secondly, our expert trainers are highly experienced at working effectively at all organisational levels, front line and senior management, across many types of organisations.  Thirdly, we meet the learning needs of all participants by using a powerful combination of state-of-the-art theory and insight, engaging and stimulating activities, practical “how-to” advice and resources and enough time for group discussion and individual reflection and application.

Benefits of our training to your organisation

There are many reasons why winning organisations invest in top quality leadership and management training.  Here are some of the benefits, to our clients, of the training that we provide:

  • Stronger, clearer and better skilled leadership and management
  • Improved communication, collaboration and teamwork
  • Increased engagement in improving services
  • More and innovative working and creativity
  • Better leading of change initiatives and winning “hearts and minds”
  • Better engagement in business planning and financial decision-making
  • A stronger focus on results and managing for high performance
  • Increased personal effectiveness, prioritisation and time management
  • Greater self-awareness as leaders, and awareness of the effect of behaviour on others
  • A greater sense of unity and shared vision within the team
  • A higher sense of motivation, fostered through excellent training

Courses and modules we offer

The following are some examples of modules or courses that we offer.  They vary in length from a couple of hours to a half day or full day.  They can be delivered as a stand-alone course or combined to form a training day or a longer programme that best meets the need of a particular group or organisation. 

Leadership modules

  • Effective Leadership: Focusing on what exemplary leaders actually do (not just their qualities).  Learn to lead, balancing the priorities of achieving results, building team cohesion and developing individuals within the team.
  • High Performance Teams: Apply the principles of team dynamics to build a more effective team.
  • Managing Change: Learn to lead a team or organisation confidently through a time of change.
  • Motivation: Learn to build a more committed and productive team by positively motivating them with what matters most to them.
  • Leadership Style: Learn to vary your leadership style according to the needs of the situation.
  • Presentation Skills:  Learn to deliver with grace and confidence, and increase your influence with others.
  • Coaching Skills for Managers: A vital skill for any manager wanting to drive results by effectively supporting team members.
  • Developing strategy:  Develop strategy for your organisation or area of responsibility. Unlock deep insight and foresight by using the tools that great strategists use.
  • Leading Yourself: Learn to play to your strengths and take charge of your personal development as a leader.

Management modules

  • Understanding Finance, Budgets and Business Planning: Develop your confidence and capability in an area that many managers find challenging.
  • Managing Meetings: Well run and effective meetings can bring leverage to what a team can achieve.  Acquire and develop this skill so vital to organisational success.
  • Training Skills for Managers: Learn how to leave “death by Powerpoint” and deliver dynamic short training sessions for your staff and others.
  • Dealing with Difficult Colleagues and Situations: Develop strategies for dealing with some of the difficult behaviour you may encounter in the workplace.
  • Delegation: Learn to clearly delegate the right tasks and responsibilities to the right people in the right way.
  • Performance Management:  Learn how to manage teams and individuals in a way that fosters consistently high performance.
  • Service Improvement and Innovation: Apply the principles of continuous improvement and innovation to your area of responsibility.
  • Managing Time and Prioritisation: Learn to streamline your time by applying the principles of prioritisation.