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Training & Development

Want motivated staff who love their jobs and do great work for your business?

Our training programmes help SMEs develop productive teams, effective leaders and, above all, happy employees who feel valued in their roles.

Our expert training consultant can work with you to build bespoke content for your team’s needs, meaning they get the absolute most out of the session, and go back to their day job with a whole host of new skills.

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When your people prosper, your business booms.

Learning and development is one of the most powerful investments you can make in yourself and your business.

Employee development is proven to boost company morale, enhance workplace efficiency, increase performance, improve company image, and reduce employee turnover.

And if all this wasn’t enough, training your workforce can also save you a whole heap of money in the long run. In short, it’s a pretty smart move!

Our HR and Leadership Development Programmes

Want a productive, communicative and high-performing workforce?

Get the very best from your people with our company's team and leadership development programmes.

The Brilliant Basics

HR essentials for SMEs

90-Minute Training Session, Sharing Expertise on:

  • The Brilliant Basics - what they are and why they're important
  • The HR and employment law risks for your business and how to ensure your organisation is protected
  • Encourage effective communication across virtual boundaries
  • Demonstrate how to recognise and adapt to individual working styles within a team

HR for Line Managers

Effective HR for team leaders

Modular Training Programme with Eight 90-Minute Sessions

  • Recruitment & onboarding
  • Managing underperformance
  • Managing attendance
  • Dealing with grievances
  • Performance management
  • Effective delegation
  • Courageous conversations
  • Introduction to situational leadership

Insights Discovery

Creating positive, hard-working teams

2 x 3-Hour Group Workshops

  • + Optional 121 Coaching
  • Help employees understand their strengths and the value they bring to their team
  • Use proven psychometrics tools to promote respectful, productive and positive working relationships
  • Encourage effective communication across virtual boundaries
  • Demonstrate how to recognise and adapt to individual working styles within a team

Leadership Essentials #1

Laying the foundations for effective leadership

2-Hour Group Workshop

  • Identify your own leadership style
  • Recognise benefits of adapting your approach to suit individuals’ needs
  • Understand the 4 key areas of effective delegation
  • Explore how to get the best out of your team members

Aspiring Leaders

For new leaders who want to hit the ground running

2.5-hour Group Workshop

  • + Optional Bespoke Follow-Up Workshop
  • Understand the foundations for effective leadership
  • Define the difference between leadership and management
  • Use psychometric tools to identify leadership style
  • Recognise the challenges of leading a team and how to overcome them
  • Identify clear objectives in your Personal Development Plan

Leadership Programme

Developing strong leaders who inspire their workforce

4-Month Modular Programme

  • + Optional 121 Coaching
  • Identify your own leadership style
  • Recognise benefits of adapting your approach to suit individuals’ needs
  • Understand the four key areas of effective delegation
  • Explore how to get the best out of your team members
  • Giving feedback and dealing with difficult conversations
  • Exploring team dynamics, motivation and objective setting
  • Coaching conversations and using them to drive high performance

Your go-to HR hub

HR challenges are constantly evolving, and staying informed is key to success. Our Knowledge Centre is packed with insightful resources, including updates, guides and tools designed to help you navigate the complexities of HR with confidence.

Got questions? We’ve got answers.

Explore our Knowledge Centre or read our FAQs

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The Insidious Nature of Culture Rot

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How to Build an Effective HR Strategy for the 2024 Workplace

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How to Address Negative Customer Feedback with Your Team

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20 June 2023

How to Improve Team Performance When You Don’t Know Where to Start

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24 April 2023

5 Ways Leaders Can Build a Positive Workplace Culture

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27 March 2023

Why Honest Conversations at Work Matter - And How to Start One

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24 January 2023

Employee Engagement - Your biggest challenge of 2023?

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15 November 2022

Why Ex-Employees Can Be Your Company’s Greatest Brand Advocates

With the right people behind you, how far can your business go?