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.
Participants will explore 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
What past participants thought:
“It was a fantastic session - we all thoroughly enjoyed it and have taken a lot away from it.”
“It was valuable to experience great content that was excellently delivered and facilitated by Joe.”
“It was helpful to learn from Joe’s knowledge and experience - he was incredibly supportive throughout.”
“I found it valuable that the session felt practical and not just theoretical.”
“It was helpful that the session was interactive — it made the content easier to digest and apply.”
“I was apprehensive about breakout sessions, but it turned out to be really helpful to talk things through with others.”
“Overall, it was an incredibly informative session — brilliantly delivered and genuinely valuable.”
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.
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