Overview
This programme is designed for managers, both in business and practice, who are looking to enhance their leadership skills, improve team management capabilities, and increase productivity. It will enable delegates to start building high-performing teams and foster a positive workplace culture. Additionally, the programme has been designed to allow delegates time to focus on their career development, resilience, and well-being, providing the tools to succeed both professionally and personally.
Participants will complete pre-work before Workshop 1 and take away actionable steps at the end of each session.
The programme is designed for managers across all sectors and those taking on people management responsibilities.
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Workshop 1 - Getting things done: 10 September 2025
Time (procrastination, prioritisation, time management, maximising personal impact), situational leadership, delegation.
This workshop is designed to equip participants with practical tools and strategies to enhance productivity, overcome procrastination, and lead their teams effectively. By focusing on time management, delegation, and situational leadership, participants will learn to maximise personal impact while balancing the demands of client service and team development. Through interactive exercises and discussions, they will leave with actionable skills to streamline their workflow and empower their teams.
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Workshop 2 - Working with others: 15 October 2025
Self-awareness of work styles, motivation of self and others, coaching, creating teams
Collaboration is at the heart of successful teams, and this workshop focuses on understanding and leveraging individual and team dynamics. Participants will explore their work styles, develop empathy for others’ preferences, and gain insights into motivational drivers. With practical coaching exercises and team-building strategies, the workshop fosters skills to create high-performing teams and cultivate a positive workplace culture.
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Workshop 3 - Driving change through influencing and feedback: 5 November 2025
Influencing change, providing feedback, empathy model, creating network to drive change internally and externally
Driving change requires effective communication, influence, and empathy. This workshop equips participants with the tools to inspire others, provide constructive feedback, and build meaningful networks. Through the exploration of influencing models and empathy mapping, attendees will gain the confidence and skills to navigate complex organisational dynamics and create lasting impact.
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Workshop 4 - Moving forward: 10 December 2025
Wellbeing and resilience, strengthening resilience to advance your career, setting career goals, and creating action plans.
As the final session of the programme, this workshop focuses on building resilience and planning for sustained career growth. Participants will reflect on their journey, identify their values and strengths, and explore strategies for managing stress and maintaining well-being. With a focus on actionable planning, attendees will leave with a roadmap to achieve their career aspirations while fostering long-term personal and professional resilience.
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Why should you attend?
- Gain practical tools and strategies to boost productivity and overcome procrastination
- Learn to balance client service demands with effective team development
- Develop self-awareness and empathy to better understand and motivate your team
- Acquire skills to influence change, provide impactful feedback, and build meaningful networks
- Create a personalised action plan for sustained career growth and resilience
What will delegates get out of the programme?
- Enhanced Productivity and Leadership: Master time management, overcome procrastination, and adapt leadership styles to meet team needs.
- Improved Team Dynamics: Develop self-awareness, understand motivation theories, and build coaching skills to create high-performing teams.
- Effective Change Management: Utilise influencing models, strengthen empathy, and develop networks to drive change within and beyond the organisation.
- Resilience and Well-being: Reflect on personal and career values, build resilience, and manage stress effectively.
- Career Development: Create a personalised action plan for career growth and align future roles with motivations.
What past delegates have to say about the programme
The Academy experts took the time to understand the key challenges we were facing and our ambition for our leaders. This enabled them to structure a workshop with our Senior Management Team that was hugely engaging, impactful, and relevant to all. As well as the practical tools people took away from the session, all delegates felt energised, more confident, and had a clearer understanding of their roles and impact as leaders of our business, giving them greater perspective and purpose."
Sue Mitchell: Facilitator, Accredited Executive Coach, Chartered Accountant and Coach Supervisor
Sue is a highly experienced executive coach and facilitator with extensive experience and knowledge of the Professional Services sector. She supports leaders and teams across organisations to drive forward personal, team and organisational change, with a deep understanding of the leadership needs and strategic challenges that they face.