Course Details
Elevate your leadership capabilities with our exclusive CMI-accredited leadership programme—the only fast-track solution developed in partnership with the Chartered Management Institute specifically for the professional recruitment sector. Suitable for aspiring, new, or established managers, our Leadership Development Courses provide targeted support to strengthen understanding of leadership fundamentals and build confidence in challenging situations.
Delegates can gain a Level 3 Certificate in Principles of Management and Leadership qualification and 'Foundation Chartered Management' status by taking an assessment at the end of the programme. They will benefit from highly experienced trainers, a learning support coordinator and comprehensive resources from the Management Direct Learning Hub.
In today's recruitment landscape, where economic pressures, fluctuating demand, and cost constraints create unprecedented challenges, strong leadership isn't just beneficial—it's essential. The selling and performance management approaches that worked previously don't deliver in 2025's environment. Invest in your leadership pipeline and equip your team with the specialised skills to navigate uncertainty, drive performance, and secure your organisation's competitive advantage.
Key Takeaways
- Build a management toolkit by understanding training, development, succession, planning and capability.
- Learn how to engage your team and communicate effectively to meet individual and company goals.
- Balance priorities and manage workload to ensure optimum performance.
- Discover how to support individual team members to perform at their best.
- Understand how to identify and select development opportunities for individuals and teams which will boost the long-term success of your company.
- Gain the ability to communicate with and motivate a high performing team which is essential to success.
- Understand how to respond to challenges and avoid pitfalls when proactively managing a team.
Course Overview
The programme consists of four modules that will take place virtually. A launch meeting is scheduled to provide optimum preparation for the 2nd September 2025 - 14.00 - 15.00, but it is still possible to join up to 48 hours prior to the training. See detailed schedule below.
- Module 1: Stepping into First Line Management - Learn how to balance priorities and build a winning team mentality by engaging your team and communicating effectively – a must for all new and existing managers. 9th & 10th September 2025 - 13.30 - 17.30
- Module 2: Focus on Performance - Gain the tools and confidence to set performance standards and effectively recognise and positively manage underperformance. New and established managers will equally benefit from this course focusing on driving consistent business performance. 7th & 8th October 2025 - 13.30 - 17.30
- Focus on Performance Workshop 1: 22nd October 2025 - 14.00 - 16.00 - This is practical workshop gives delegates the opportunity to embed the learning with post course coaching and assignment support
- Module 3: Nurturing Talent - Focuses on best practice methods in relation to training, coaching, delegating and providing effective feedback. This course will equip delegates with the tools needed to grow and develop their people, allowing individuals and teams to achieve their full potential. 4th & 5th November 2025 - 13.30 - 17.30
- Nurturing Talent Workshop 2: 18th November 2025 - 14.00 - 16.00- This is practical workshop gives delegates the opportunity to embed the learning with post course coaching and assignment support
- Module 4: Building High Performing Teams - Provides team leaders and managers with the insight and techniques to analyse team performance, enhance the quality of interaction and communication between team members inspiring them to greater success. 2nd & 3rd December 2025- 13.30 - 17.30
- Building High Performing Teams Workshop 3: 11th November 2025 - 14.00 - 16.00- This is practical workshop gives delegates the opportunity to embed the learning with post course coaching and assignment support
Workshops – Learners will benefit from 3 two-hour workshops to discuss practical application of the learning and real-life team challenges. The sessions will enable learners to gain support and ideas both from trainers and peers. They will also include assignment preparation and writing support.
Assessment – To complete the qualification there will be 3 practical assignments, for which delegates are given trainer support and extensive CMI resources. Find out more about the Foundation Chartered Manager Status here.
This programme is also available without the qualification.
"Amazing, best course I have ever been on. Extremely relatable and informative, makes you question your inner self and your aspirations for the future... It went above and beyond my expectations." - LA International
"Brilliant insight into management and what's needed to be successful." - Delegate from Ackerman Pierce
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