Leadership Essentials: Core Skills for Managers
This practical half‑day workshop is designed for new and developing managers, as well as experienced leaders looking to refresh the fundamentals of effective people management. Participants will build confidence in the everyday leadership behaviours that shape performance—from setting clear expectations and empowering team members to delivering feedback and navigating challenging conversations with clarity and empathy.
The session explores what it truly means to lead beyond “getting things done”, focusing on how leadership style influences team culture, trust, and psychological safety. Through evidence‑based frameworks, real‑world scenarios, and collaborative discussion, participants will learn how to delegate effectively, promote ownership, and strengthen communication across their team.
Attendees will leave with simple, actionable tools they can immediately apply to improve team performance, accountability, motivation, and confidence in their role as a leader.
Schedule
09:30–09:45 Welcome & Introductions
09:45–10:10 Leadership Foundations: Role, Mindset & Leadership Approach
Understanding what effective leadership looks like and how behaviours shape culture.
10:10–10:40 Empowering Your Team
Ownership, delegation frameworks, and developing independent problem‑solvers.
10:40–10:50 Break
10:50–11:25 Core Leadership Skills
Building trust, accountability, and psychological safety in practice.
11:25–11:35 Break
11:35–12:20 Feedback & Performance Conversations
Tools for constructive feedback, handling pushback, and navigating difficult discussions.
12:20–12:45 Personal Action Planning
Translating insights into practical commitments for the workplace.
12:45–13:00 Wrap Up, Q&A & Informal Discussion
Learning outcomes
- Deliver clear, constructive feedback using practical, simple frameworks
- Handle difficult or sensitive conversations with greater confidence and professionalism
- Empower team members to take ownership and think critically
- Build trust, accountability, and psychological safety within the team
- Apply practical leadership behaviours that improve day‑to‑day performance
About the Speakers:
Joe is an award-shortlisted Learning and Development Consultant with experience spanning multiple industries. He designs and delivers high impact training programmes, develops effective talent strategies, and leads consultancy projects that drive measurable performance and growth. With a particular specialism in leadership and management development, Joe supports organisations to upskill their people in the essential human skills needed to lead effective teams. He has managed teams, partnered closely with stakeholders, and worked with learners at all levels to create bespoke solutions that meet the unique needs of each client.
Interested In The Event?
If you’re interested in attending, you can book online here.
