If you’re responsible for developing managers in your organisation, you’ll recognise this:
Many managers are promoted because they’re good at their job. But, no one ever really teaches them how to lead.
“They’ve never really had any training… and I’m worried we’re heading towards a lot of people issues.”
That’s something I hear regularly from HR and L&D leaders.
This management development programme is designed to change that.
Delivered in-person in the UK and led personally by Ben Morton, this practical leadership training programme equips managers with the skills, confidence and clarity to lead their teams effectively, day to day, not just in theory.
A Management Training Programme for Real-World Leadership
This is a 5 or 6-day, in-person management development programme, typically delivered over a series of modules.
It’s designed for:
- First-time managers
- Team leaders and supervisors
- Managers leading individual contributors or small teams
- Managers with some experience who want to step up their impact
Tailored To Your Organisation
Every programme is tailored to your organisation. But the outcomes are consistent: Building confident, capable managers who can lead effectively every day. Your managers will learn how to:
Transition from doing the work to leading others
Manage their time and priorities more effectively
Understand what their role as a manager involves
Have challenging conversations instead of avoiding them
What's Included?
Each programme is tailored to your organisation, but typically includes:
- 5 – 6 in-person training days (delivered in modules)
- Pre-programme self-assessment
- Practical tools, frameworks and workbooks
- Real-time application between modules
- Learning transfer sessions (small groups, online)
- Post-session resources to support implementation
- Optional post-programme re-assessment
What to Expect
Unlike many management training courses, this programme is:
- In-person and highly interactive
- Focused on real work, not theory
- Built around practical application
- Designed to build confidence as well as capability
Your leaders won’t just leave with ideas. They’ll leave with clear actions, new habits and a different way of leading.
What Your Managers Will Learn
This management development programme typically develops capability across six core areas:
1. Understanding the Role of a Manager
✔ What leadership and management really mean
✔ Responsibilities across tasks, team and individual (John Adair)
✔ Shifting from contributor to team leader
2. Managing Time, Focus and Priorities
✔ Taking control of workload and demands
✔ Focusing on what really matters
✔ Using tools to plan effectively
3. Delegation and Creating Accountability
✔ Letting go of doing everything yourself
✔ Delegating with clarity using structured frameworks
✔ Creating ownership and team accountability
4. Communication and Challenging Conversations
✔ Building confidence to address issues early
✔ Handling difficult conversations
✔ Communicating clearly and consistently
5. Feedback and Performance Management
✔ Giving feedback that improves performance
✔ Balancing recognition, appreciation and challenge
✔ Creating clarity around expectations
6. Leading and Developing Individuals
✔ Adapting leadership style to different people
✔ Understanding motivation and engagement
✔ Supporting development through coaching
Delivered personally by an experienced leadership expert
With over 20 years’ experience – from the Army to senior HR roles and now working with organisations such as Samsung, Home Group and Sega – Ben Morton brings real-world leadership experience into every session.
There are no associate trainers; your leaders work directly with Ben throughout.
Why This Management Development Programme Works
There are plenty of management training courses available. Most focus on theory. Some rely on role play that feels disconnected from reality.
This programme takes a different approach.
No fluff. No awkward role play. No generic theory.
Instead, your managers work on:
- Their real team challenges
- Their real conversations
- Their real workload and priorities
Proven Impact with Senior Leaders
This programme has been delivered with organisations including, Samsung, Home Group and Cytiva
Participants consistently describe it as Practical, Insightful and Immediately useful.
And most importantly, it leads to real changes in behaviour and performance.
Ben genuinely lives his values and sets a high standard of personal integrity - it's clear that he cares a great deal about helping others realise their potential.
Ben is a highly skilled facilitator and trusted advisor from a leadership development perspective. He has the ability to quickly create a positive atmosphere, conducive to delivering learning that sticks and inspires.
Loved it. Ben is an amazing teacher and coach!
Best leadership course in a long career. Insightful and practical.
Management Training Programme Cost
Programmes typically start from £24,000, depending on:
- Group size
- Number of modules
- Level of tailoring required
Not quite the right fit?
If you’re looking for something slightly different, you may want to explore:
Ready to Build Stronger Managers?
If you’re looking for a management development programme in the UK that builds confident, capable managers, let’s talk.
Book a call to explore how this programme could work for your organisation.