Leadership Training

It would not be the most controversial of statements to claim that most, if not all successful businesses attribute some of their success to strong leadership, albeit many of the best leaders are quick to highlight the contributions of the teams that they lead.

People seek and crave effective leadership to support them in being successful. They like to be inspired by a compelling vision and guided by well-structured plans and strategies. So, no pressure then!

People leadership comes with responsibility and an opportunity to make a significant impact on the success of the Organisation and the people being led. Yet being in a leadership role can be lonely and there is a common misconception that leaders are supposed to have all of the answers to the problems they face.

At Donovan Training Associates, we understand these challenges and offer expert leadership training to support people leaders to be successful.

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Leadership Training Tailored Specifically for Your Needs

At Donovan Training Associates, we know that truly effective training requires more than a “one-size-fits-all” approach. That’s why our leadership training is carefully tailored to fit the unique needs of your organisation and individual attendees, ensuring a personalised and impactful experience which provides you with a meaningful ROI.

How Our Leadership Training Works

Whether you are an experienced people leader looking to brush up and hone your skills, or somebody who has recently or is about to embark upon your first people leadership role, we provide training that is highly relatable and relevant to your specific needs.

The process begins with a free, no obligation consultation where we will identify your requirements, learn more about your culture and the measures that will represent a healthy return on your investment. We will then prepare a bespoke proposal which we can then amend to ensure we meet your specific requirements.

Many of our clients ask us to facilitate onsite or at a local venue of their choosing but if you prefer to come off site, we can offer facilities in our Oxfordshire offices which are designed to host workshops in a professional and comfortable environment.

Prefer One-to-One Leadership Coaching?

If you would prefer private mentoring sessions or leadership coaching, we can happily arrange this for you. As above, we can either provide this remotely via online video training, or in person at our training centre in Oxfordshire. Contact us today to find out more about our one-to-one leadership training.

Why You or Your Managers May Need Leadership Training

Investing in an existing or newly formed leadership team
To increase productivity and retention
To identify and plan for future leaders within your Organisation
To build resilience and skills around emotional intelligence
Showcasing that ongoing learning is relevant to all areas of the Organisation
Personal and professional development

Leadership Training Course Outline: An Example

As mentioned above, all our training is tailored specifically to you and considers the needs of your organisation and the needs of your people. Where possible, we endeavour to provide examples and scenarios which are relevant to your business and therefore, which your people can relate to.

However, we understand that when comparing leadership training providers or mentors, it is helpful to have a better understanding of their approach and what a typical approach to leadership training might look like, and so we have put together the following as an example which we hope you will find useful.

Course Overview

Our leadership training is typically comprised of a bespoke series of topics facilitated over a period of months, rather than a one off, one-day session. This allows time for reflection and for the learning to be embedded over time. Depending on your preference, training can either be provided:

In-person
Face-to-face via online real-time video training broken down into bite size sessions

We also provide customised pre-prepared learning materials, including videos and interactive resources. These are useful for learners to utilise as reminders or to learn in their spare time.

Learning Objectives:

Whilst the length of the programme and the learning outcomes will be tailored to your specific requirements, here are some examples of leadership learning objectives you can expect over the course of a leadership programme:

Have clarity on the core role of an engaging people leader, distinguishing between management and leadership.
Be able to identify and apply appropriate leadership styles to live workplace scenarios.
Have practised their emotional intelligence and conflict resolution skills through case study and live scenarios.
Learn and apply techniques to communicate outcome focused objectives.
Have honed their existing coaching skills to encourage ownership and accountability in their teams.
Apply problem solving and decision-making skills to a live scenario.
Have explored the process that people go through when experiencing change and take away a model for executing a change process.
Have critically reviewed their existing performance management process and where appropriate, leave with practical suggestions for improvement.

Course Structure:

This example is based on a series of topics covered over a period of months. Each will tie-in with real-world issues and scenarios which your team(s) can instantly relate to, see the benefits of, and understand how they can apply various techniques straight away:

The role of a people leader and the measures of success.
Identifying and using appropriate leadership styles to fit with the context of the situation.
Setting people up to succeed and harnessing inclusivity.
Empowering others to think for themselves, take ownership and accountability.
Inspiring others through the power of story and influence.
Managing change and driving innovation within the organisation.
Problem solving and decision-making skills.
Conflict resolution.

Certification

If requested, we can offer certificates for our training.

Prerequisites

There are no prerequisites for this level of training course. It is suitable for anyone looking to improve their Leadership skills, regardless of their current level of expertise.

Resources:

After the workshop, we will send out resources that are specific to the needs of the audience. Typical examples include links to podcasts, TED talks, books etc.

When suitable, we also embed relevant TED talks into the workbooks that we provide which are all in an interactive PDF format.

To find out more about our bespoke Leadership training, please call us on 01295 675506 for a free, no obligation consultation.

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Case Study:

“The bespoke training offered by Donovan Training Associates is fantastic and can be tailored to fit different business sizes and organisational structures. The training is highly effective and easily transferable into day-to-day operations. Anthony's delivery style is exceptional, ensuring that the theoretical aspects are embedded in practical exercises.

Donovan Training Associates provide an outstanding training experience that drives real results”

Rachel Schmidtke, HR Business Partner Ergobaby. Hamburg, Germany

Earlier in 2024, we were approached by Ergobaby, an award-winning business that specialises in the manufacture and sale of baby carriers and other accessories.

Ergobaby were seeking a leadership development programme for their European leadership team in Germany. We conducted individual consultations with each of the team in order to gauge their levels of expertise and to learn more about their specific learning requirements, in line with those of Ergobaby.

From there we designed a bespoke two-day programme which was facilitated in Hamburg. Each participant engaged fully despite the sweltering weathering conditions. This was then followed up with an off-site strategy day where each leader committed to an individual plan of how they would apply their learning.

We’re now in the process of revisiting the outcomes with Ergobaby and planning further learning interventions with the wider team.

Why Choose Donovan Training Associates?

We are MCIPD (Chartered Member of the Institute of Personnel and Development) Certified
All training is tailored to the specific needs of your organisation, ensuring you get the best ROI possible
We are passionate about making training enjoyable, rewarding and relatable so that your staff appreciate the investment you’ve made in them, and can see the benefit to them as an individual
Whilst we are based in Oxfordshire, we provide professional training to organisations both here in the UK, and overseas