
Overview
The Management Development Open Programme is created for managers of small teams or individual managers aiming to advance their management abilities. It offers a blended learning approach combining face-to-face workshops, coaching, feedback, and practical application of skills. The programme focuses on developing effective management techniques to build influential, goal-oriented teams. Delivered by the LearningCog team, the programme is engaging, supportive, and tailored to each manager's personal and professional growth, ensuring they take ownership of their development and apply their learning immediately.
Is your business situated in or near Brighton? Are you a small team or the sole manager in your organisation seeking guidance to enhance your leadership and management abilities? Complete the registration form now to participate in our open programme this April 2025.
Reserve Your Space on the Open Programme Now
Is your business situated in or near Brighton? Are you a small team or the sole manager in your organisation seeking guidance as you work to improve and upskill your management development in 2025? Complete the registration form now to participate in our open programme starting this April 2025.
Benefits
Understand the roles and responsibilities of what makes a great manager and leader.
Understand self and others: explore and understand the diversity within your team and colleagues.
Develop a feedback culture where managers confidently offer feedback to help grow colleagues.
Understand and take action on the steps to creating a high performing team.

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Workshop 1
Workshop 1
Understanding Self, Others and Team Dynamics (1 Day)
This workshop, using the Insights Discovery Psychometric Tool, provides practical ways to adapt communication and enhance team dynamics. Managers will explore their personal style, learn to adjust to get the best from their team, and develop skills in influencing and motivating.
Objectives:
- Understand the program and set personal goals for success
- Gain self-awareness and insight into others using the Insights Discovery model
- Receive a personalized Insights Discovery report
- Learn to adapt leadership styles for better outcomes
- Create a character map of colleagues across the business
- Develop strategies to protect well-being
- Draft an actionable plan for immediate implementation post-workshop.
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Workshop 2
Workshop 2
Management Foundations (1 Day)
This one-day workshop focuses on leading and managing high-performing teams by understanding each team member's development stage for specific tasks. It helps managers assess development levels and adapt their leadership style to drive team success.
Objectives:
- Understand what high-performing teams look like
- Identify each team member's development level and appropriate actions
- Practice the situational leadership model for team development
- Build strategies and confidence in managing daily performance
- Define “What good looks like” for team members across the business
- Reflect on insights from previous workshops
- Create an action plan for immediate implementation after the workshop.
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Workshop 3
Workshop 3
Management Style (1 Day)
This workshop explores various management styles and how to apply them effectively in the managerial role. Delegates will assess their strengths and areas for development, adapt their supervisory approach, and learn techniques for building, motivating, and managing team performance.
Objectives:
- Understand that management isn’t a one-size-fits-all approach
- Identify personal management style and areas for growth
- Develop skills to manage, lead, and motivate toward common goals
- Recognize factors that motivate or de-motivate others
- Apply effective communication skills to build trust and rapport
- Identify key factors in recruiting, developing, and retaining talent
- Reflect on insights from previous workshops
- Create an actionable plan for immediate implementation post-workshop.
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Workshop 4
Workshop 4
Performance Coaching (2 Day)
This workshop focuses on developing coaching skills that help individuals find their own solutions, boosting performance and allowing managers to prioritize their own tasks. Delegates will explore a coaching model and practice giving effective feedback in real-time scenarios with actor-led coaching exercises.
Objectives:
- Learn and practice coaching skills for immediate workplace application
- Discover coaching methods to unlock hidden skills in the team
- Improve relationships and communication within teams
- Apply a flexible coaching model for diverse situations
- Reflect on insights from previous workshops
- Create an action plan for immediate implementation post-workshop.
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Workshop 5
Workshop 5
Moving Forward as a Manager (1 Day)
This workshop helps managers plan their next steps after completing the program, reflecting on their learning journey and identifying areas for further development. It also provides an opportunity to celebrate their successes.
Objectives:
- Reflect on the full program and key learnings
- Identify strengths and areas for development moving forward
- Celebrate program successes
- Share personal learning journeys with peers
- Create an action plan for ongoing personal development after the program.
Enrol in our upcoming cohort beginning in April and transform into the best manager possible by July 2025!


Where will it be?
Sussex Innovation Centre
Science Park Square,
Brighton BN1 9SB
Pricing
Open Management Programme
From only
£1495 per person
- Access to expert insights
- Interactive leadership sessions
- Enhances leadership skills
- Drives organisational success
- Includes Insights Discovery personality tool
- Features my360goals feedback tool
Click the 'Reserve Space' button below to receive your 10% discount code.
Reserve your space on the April 2025 Open Programme now!
And receive your 10% discount code.
