Level-up your people management skills in 2026

Does your organisation have any “accidental managers” – technically brilliant, but overwhelmed with people management?

A survey by the Chartered Management Institute (via YouGov) found that 82% of new managers enter their roles without any formal training or qualifications. These are sometimes called “accidental managers.”

Being a manager isn’t just a job title; it’s a set of skills you develop through real experience and, of course, management training programmes.

That’s why Cornerstone Resources is inviting managers, team leaders and business owners to start strong in 2026 with their Online Interactive Sessions throughout Q1, as well as their flagship Lead with Confidence course, with the February cohort already booking up fast.

30-60 minute Online Interactive Sessions

In February, there are two sessions ideal for both new managers and business owners:

• Strengthening your Professional Credibility on Friday 6th (12:00–13:00) – perfect for new and young mangers who want practical tools to improve their credibility and personal brand.
• FREE – Employment Rights Act update with Q&A on Friday 27th (12:30–13:00) – everything you need to know so far; no fear mongering, just helpful updates and time to ask questions to gain clarity.

March continues the momentum with two more online sessions including:

• Recruitment in the age of AI — Making fair and defensible hiring decisions on Friday 6th (12:00–13:00) – how employers can responsibly use technology while maintaining fairness, consistency and good judgement in recruitment.
• FREE – Shortlisting Well — How employers assess CVs fairly and consistently on Friday 27th (12:30–13:00) – focused on how organisations review and assess applications rather than how candidates write them.

These sessions aren’t passive webinars. They’re interactive experiences where leaders can ask questions, share scenarios and take away frameworks that are directly applicable to the everyday realities of managing people. For busy teams, interactive development like this makes learning feel like part of the work — not something extra.

Level-up your leadership

If you’re ready for something more immersive, Cornerstone Resources’ flagship management training course Lead with Confidence is currently taking bookings for the February cohort.

This five-session course is open to new and emerging managers, seasoned leaders looking to refresh their approach, and business owners balancing people leadership with strategic goals.

Rather than dense theory, Lead with Confidence centres on practical workshops, peer discussion and reflection tailored to real-world leadership challenges.

You’ll explore topics such as:

• Trust and delegation
• Resilience under pressure
• Communicating expectations
• Performance conversations and emotional intelligence

All with tools you can use immediately back in your workplace.

The design of Lead with Confidence means it’s as useful for someone who has just stepped into a management role as it is for someone who’s been leading teams for years but wants to deepen their impact.

The course helps leaders build clarity and resilience, communicate more confidently, and handle challenging people matters without second-guessing decisions.

The first of three cohorts in 2026 begins in late February with a fully online delivery — perfect for delegates who want to learn without travel. Later cohorts in April and September mix online and in-person elements for those who enjoy hands-on connection alongside virtual flexibility.

Spaces are limited to keep cohorts small and interactive, so now is the ideal time to secure a place.

The best news is this course is only £495 + VAT!

Learn more and secure your place on Lead with Confidence here: https://www.cornerstoneresources.co.uk/leadership-management-training/lead-with-confidence-course

Whether you’re building new capabilities or sharpening existing ones, Cornerstone Resources’ training is crafted to help leaders grow practical confidence, stronger teams and lasting impact in 2026.