Women Leaders in Science, Technology and Engineering

Delivered at your offices anywhere in the UK

Many organisations in the technology, science and engineering sectors have recognised the lack of women in leadership positions as a problem that demands urgent attention. This comprehensive programme has been designed specifically to support women in these male dominated industries into management roles, providing them with a suite of skills that will enhance their effectiveness as individuals and leaders, as well as their ability to navigate organisational politics successfully.

Emotional Intelligence for Managers

Delivered at your offices anywhere in the UK

Emotional Intelligence involves a range of characteristics, including self-awareness, empathy, calmness under pressure and ability to speak one’s mind productively. These skills make for engaging and inspiring leaders, and managers with high levels of EI are consistently shown to outperform their less Emotionally Intelligent counterparts. This course offers managers the chance to learn about themselves and enhance their Emotional Intelligence under the guidance of an expert facilitator.

Leading Projects

Delivered at your offices anywhere in the UK

This is a highly practical introductory project management course, ideal for those having to set up and manage a small project while carrying out their routine duties. It is firmly rooted in the best project management theory, all of which has been tested in practice. The course has been designed to suit those with no formal training in project management, but would also benefit those looking to refresh and update or refresh their skills.

Interviewing Skills

Delivered at your offices anywhere in the UK

Too many interviewers use an unstructured, informal approach that is open to the impacts of bias, prejudice and subjectivity. As a result many selection interviews fail to identify the best candidate for the job. Fortunately the skills and knowledge required to conduct good interviews are not difficult to learn. This practical course will help delegates become competent and confident in this vital aspect of their jobs.

Time and Priority Management

Delivered at your offices anywhere in the UK

In the rush to hit targets, meet deadlines and wade through backlogs it’s all too easy to feel overwhelmed and lose motivation – which can easily make matters worse. During this course we’ll discuss ways delegates can manage their workloads, prioritise, avoid time-wasting practices and make the most of their most productive periods.

Essential Management Skills (CMI validated)

Delivered at your offices anywhere in the UK

This comprehensive course is all about providing delegates with the confidence, knowledge and techniques to be more effective leaders and managers. It focuses on how to build team cohesion, get the balance of talents right, and build a happy, motivated team. There is also an important opportunity for delegates to develop their awareness of their own leadership style, and what this means for how they are perceived by others.

Coaching Skills for Managers

Delivered at your offices anywhere in the UK

Coaching is an essential tool for today’s managers. It helps them develop their staff’s skills in decision-making, problem solving and resilience. Powerful coaching techniques include effective questioning, challenging skills, re-framing and goal setting. This practical course covers key coaching tools and techniques and provides ample opportunity to practice new skills and gain valuable feedback from the trainer and other delegates. The course will equip you to coach confidently and effectively.

Engaging and Motivating your Team

Delivered at your offices anywhere in the UK

Motivation and engagement are among the most important factors determining a team’s success. But each personality within a team responds best to a different motivational approach. During this course delegates will learn to take an individualised approach to motivating team members. They will discover a raft of powerful motivational techniques, and will be equipped to identify the most effective motivators for each person they manage.

Copywriting Training

Open and in-house training

Our copywriting training includes a suite of courses addressing a range of writing forms and contexts. All are delivered by a highly experienced copywriter and trainer, and can be delivered at your offices anywhere in the UK. We also offer open courses at our London venue.