Management development programmes

Helping develop top-rate managers

Top-rate managers are critical to the effective operation and ultimate success of any business.

The effectiveness of a team of managers is key to organisational growth. Management Development Programmes today need to have an immediate impact. We equip leaders with the skills, confidence and strategies needed to inspire teams, drive performance and navigate the challenges of modern leadership. Whether the programme is for new and experienced managers alike, our programmes focus on practical, results-driven learning that transforms leadership effectiveness.

We tailor each design and offer support in the following:

  • Introduction to Management programmes to support emerging leaders taking their first steps into management:
    Moving into management requires a shift of focus and a new set of skills. Designed for new and aspiring managers looking to build a strong foundation in leadership. This is a practical and engaging programme covering essential management skills, including effective communication, team motivation, performance management, and decision-making. Participants will gain the confidence to transition from individual contributor to leader, learning how to manage people, delegate tasks, and handle workplace challenges with clarity and impact.

  • Management development programmes that cater for differing levels of experience:
    Designed for managers looking to refine their leadership approach and drive greater impact within their teams and organisations. This programme might explore topics such as strategic leadership, change management, high-performance team development, and advanced decision-making.

  • Coaching for leaders and managers at all levels to promote a culture for high performance:
    Coaching is a tailored approach to learning. This can be offered as part of a wider development programme or as a stand-alone initiative to improve individual or team performance. Please refer to our coaching pages for more details.

  • Diagnosis of current leadership and management capabilities, defining strengths and development gaps:
    We believe that for management development to be truly effective, there needs to be a starting point. Managers need to be clear about their strengths and areas that need attention. We will work closely with clients to identify any current feedback process that provide this information, and if not, offer up suitable options to consider. These options might be a 360 feedback tool, the Good Boss Questionnaire or Hogan psychometric.

  • Active listening

The importance of active listening skills

Each year on 24th July the Samaritans host ‘The Big Listen’ where they encourage communities to run events to raise awareness for the work that the Samaritans do.  The Samaritans are available 24 hours [...]