Leadership and Management

Our leadership and management courses cover all aspects of this subject area. And so whether you're new to management, an experienced leader or a manager at any level of an organisation, our comprehensive range of leadership and management courses will help you gain the essential skills you need to improve your performance and productivity.

People often ask what the difference between leadership and management is, and while there is a significant overlap in the key skills required by both, there are also several areas of training that deal specifically with either leadership or management. The training courses we offer have been divided into the categories below so that you can find exactly the right one you need. We offer a whole range of management courses targeting people at every level, from new managers to those progressing to senior management. Our leadership courses can help you find your own style and will provide you with the basic skills you need to become a successful leader in business.

Other topics covered by our leadership and management course catalogue include finance and project management, people and team management, coaching and facilitation, although other useful programmes for those looking to develop their leadership and management skills can be found in our Personal Development and HR and Training catalogues.

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As a manager, how can I effectively delegate work?

Whilst delegation often sounds like the answer to a busy manager’s prayers, it seems that many managers are reluctant to hand over the baton to a team member, but why? A fear of losing control maybe, a reluctance to “dump” work on a team member, or perhaps a lack of confidence in knowing how to? READ MORE »

How do we retain the most talented people?

Retaining your very best people is critical to the long term success of your business, directly impacting customer satisfaction, productivity, morale, succession planning and organisational knowledge and skill levels. The cost involved in losing such people is also significant, more so as you go further up the managerial ladder. READ MORE »

Why am I not getting the best out of my meetings?

A wise man once said “a meeting is an event where minutes are taken and hours are wasted”. That man was James T. Kirk, and that statement probably held true for him, given that meetings are possibly not the best way for Starfleet captains to defend their ships against enemies. However, for most businesses, meetings are a common feature of the average working day, and there’s no way of getting round them. READ MORE »

What’s stopping me from getting promoted to a higher level of management?

Not so long ago, people were selected for leadership and management positions largely on the basis of their technical abilities. Now, increasingly, it is an individual’s softer skills that mark them out for success in these roles. READ MORE »

What is the difference between being a leader and being a manager?

In his famous book, Learning to Lead: A Workbook on Becoming a Leader, Warren Bennis shared a strong perspective that… There is a profound difference between management and leadership, and both are important. READ MORE »

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