Management Training Courses
London & UK
Bespoke management training programmes that build the skills, confidence, and behaviours your managers need to lead effectively in an AI-driven world. Practical, research-backed, measurably effective.
The management capability gap — and why it matters
Gallup's research shows that managers account for 70% of the variance in employee engagement. Yet most managers receive little or no formal management training — they're promoted for technical expertise and expected to figure out leadership on the job.
The result is predictable: high employee turnover, disengaged teams, poor performance conversations, and managers who are overwhelmed and undersupported. McKinsey calls middle management "the forgotten layer" — the people carrying most of the execution load with the least development investment.
In an AI-driven workplace, the management capability gap becomes even more acute. Managers now need to lead hybrid teams, navigate AI adoption, facilitate continuous learning, and make better decisions faster — often with less human oversight above them.
Effective management training is one of the highest-ROI investments any organisation can make. We build the specific management capabilities that drive team performance, reduce attrition, and accelerate AI adoption.
Management training programmes we design
From new manager foundations to senior management development — all bespoke, all evidence-based.
New manager training
Foundation management training for people making the transition from individual contributor to manager — covering the essential skills of people management, one-to-ones, feedback, and team building.
Management skills development
Skills-focused management training programmes targeting specific capability gaps: coaching conversations, performance management, delegation, decision-making, or managing change.
Middle manager development
Comprehensive management development programmes for middle managers navigating complexity, leading through others, and influencing without direct authority across the organisation.
Management academies
Multi-module management training academies running 3–12 months, combining workshops, one-to-one coaching, peer learning, 360-degree feedback, and business application projects.
AI leadership for managers
Specialist management training focused on leading in an AI-augmented environment — building the AI mindset, decision-making frameworks, and team leadership skills AI adoption requires.
Management coaching programmes
Individual coaching for managers with specific development goals — building self-awareness, emotional intelligence, and leadership effectiveness through personalised, one-to-one development.
Management training — frequently asked questions
What does management training cover?+
Our management training programmes cover the core capabilities that managers need to lead effectively: having quality one-to-one conversations, giving and receiving feedback, managing performance, developing their people, building team trust, communicating change, and managing their own wellbeing under pressure. We also offer management training specifically focused on AI leadership readiness.
Who is management training designed for?+
Our management training is designed for first-line managers and middle managers — the people who lead teams day-to-day. We also offer tailored programmes for new managers making the transition from individual contributor, for experienced managers building specific skills, and for senior managers developing strategic leadership capability.
How long is a management training course?+
Management training programmes typically run from 1-day skills workshops through to 6-month management academies. For the most durable behaviour change, we recommend a programme of 3–6 months combining workshops, peer learning, individual coaching, and 360-degree feedback. We'll advise on the right length after an initial needs analysis.
Can management training be delivered in-house for our organisation?+
Yes — all Growth Performance management training is delivered in-house, bespoke to your organisation. We design the programme around your management framework, your sector context, and your managers' specific challenges. This makes the training immediately relevant and applicable, driving much stronger behaviour transfer than off-the-shelf courses.
What's the ROI of management training?+
The research evidence for management development ROI is strong. Gallup's State of the Global Workplace report found that managers account for 70% of the variance in employee engagement. McKinsey research shows that organisations with strong management capability are significantly more likely to outperform peers on revenue growth and profitability. We agree specific measurement criteria with every client so ROI is demonstrable.
Ready to invest in your managers?
Tell us about your management population, your challenges, and what great management looks like in your organisation. We'll design a management training programme that delivers.
Talk to us about management training