A comprehensive one-day course designed to transform managers into agile leaders. Participants will master the distinct functions of management and leadership, diagnose team dynamics using Tuckman's model, and apply the GROW and SBI models for coaching and feedback. The course covers time management strategies, intrinsic motivation drivers, and techniques for guiding teams through the Change Curve, ensuring managers can navigate complexity with confidence and empathy.
Are you managing tasks or leading people? Most managers get stuck in the day-to-day, missing the bigger picture. Transform your approach with The Brilliant Manager. In just one day, you will stop reacting and start driving results. Gain the confidence to guide your team through change with empathy and clarity. Learn to unlock potential in every member, turning friction into focus. This isn't just training; it is a complete shift in how you lead. Join our open courses, or run a closed group tailored to your needs. You will also earn six CPD hours to boost your professional profile. Don't let another quarter slip by without real leadership impact. To find out more, contact us at lets talk at e q v dot co dot uk.
Counts towards 6 CPD Hours1 Day9:00 - 5:00 for GroupsOpen Public & Closed Group
Please reflect on one or more of the questions below and come prepared to discuss your responses during the session.
Self-Assessment: On a scale of 1–10, how would you rate your current skill level in this subject? What factors influenced your rating?
Development Focus: Identify one specific behaviour, skill, or capability you would like to improve or develop further.
Relevant Examples: If possible, bring one or two relevant examples or scenarios from your experience that you would be willing to share with the group.
What You Will Learn
Distinguish clearly between the functions of management and the art of leadership to apply the right approach.
Diagnose team development stages using Tuckman's model to apply appropriate interventions.
Identify personal leadership styles and adapt approaches to suit different team members' needs.
Apply the GROW model to conduct effective coaching conversations for performance improvement.
Utilise the SBI model to deliver constructive feedback that drives behaviour change.
Navigate the Change Curve to support teams through organisational transitions effectively.
Utilise the Eisenhower Matrix and time-management techniques to work smarter and reduce stress.
Identify and leverage intrinsic drivers of motivation to engage high-performing teams.
Your Post-Course Challenge
Within 30 days, conduct one formal coaching conversation using the GROW model with a team member.
Audit your calendar to ensure 2 hours per week are blocked for 'Important but Not Urgent' strategic work.
Identify one team member currently in the 'Storming' or 'Anger' stage and have a supportive conversation with them.
Use the SBI model to deliver one piece of constructive feedback to a team member.
Counts Towards 6 CPD Hours
This course contributes 6 hours of Continuing Professional Development. Delegates can log these hours as evidence of structured learning for professional bodies and employers.
This transformative one-day programme is designed for professionals who are ready to elevate their influence and guide their teams with greater confidence and clarity. Whether you are stepping into a new leadership role or seeking to refine your existing approach, this course provides the essential tools to navigate complex team dynamics and drive sustained performance.
This course is ideal for:
Aspiring managers who are transitioning from individual contributor roles and need to establish their leadership presence
Experienced team leaders looking to refresh their skills and adopt more agile, empathetic management styles
Project coordinators seeking to better understand how to motivate diverse groups and manage shifting priorities
Department supervisors who want to improve how they deliver feedback and support staff through organisational change
Business owners aiming to build a resilient culture by mastering the distinction between daily management and strategic leadership
HR professionals who wish to deepen their understanding of team development to better support line managers across the organisation
No prior experience needed
This course is accessible to all levels of experience, requiring no previous formal management training to benefit fully. We welcome participants from diverse backgrounds, ensuring that everyone leaves with a practical toolkit tailored to their specific context and challenges.
What you will take away
Delegates will leave with a renewed sense of purpose and a clear, actionable plan for enhancing their leadership effectiveness immediately upon returning to the workplace. You will gain the confidence to handle difficult conversations, the ability to foster a highly motivated team environment, and the practical strategies needed to work smarter while reducing personal stress.
For Groups & Teams
We can deliver this training session in several ways to suit your organisation’s needs:
Open Public Course
Join delegates from other organisations on a scheduled date
Closed Group
Exclusively for your team, using your real scenarios
In Person
Face-to-face at your premises or a venue of your choice
Virtual
Live, interactive online delivery via Teams or Zoom
One-to-One Coaching
Personalised sessions tailored entirely to you
Have two or more people to train?
You may want to consider a closed group course. Benefits include:
Cost effective for teams
Choose a date to suit you
Customise content and timings
No minimum delegate numbers
Uses your real-world scenarios
Builds shared language in your team
Contact us on [email protected] to discuss specific dates and delivery requirements.
How Our Tutor-Led Courses Are Delivered
Before the day
Delegates are given pre-work to complete before attending. This ensures everyone arrives with relevant context and real scenarios from their own experience, so learning is immediately relevant and actionable from the first minute.
On the day
Our sessions are participative and highly interactive. We don’t do “death by PowerPoint” — instead, the day includes a variety of engaging activities throughout:
Real-world casework using your scenarios
Practical hands-on exercises
Real Play (not role play) simulations
Peer learning and group discussion
Case studies and scenario work
Facilitated discussion and structured reflection
What you leave with
Participants leave with:
Practical tools — frameworks and models you can use straight away
Clear action plans — specific next steps tailored to your role
Greater confidence — built through intensive, realistic practice
Skills you can apply immediately — not theory, but techniques tested during the day
After the day
Post-session measurements and a 30-day challenge ensure that learning is embedded and behaviour change is sustained.
Key Features
Course Duration is 1 Day
Engaging tutor led event
Comprehensive course materials
Certificates of attendance
Access to Customer Portal (course bookers)
Course Guarantee
Priced per delegate per day open public course
From: £449.00 Plus VAT
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Payment available via all major credit cards or Invoice. All options available during the online booking process.
