This course is part of the New and Emerging Manager Series. Register for the full series and save up to 15% on the full price of each course.

As well as expert input and resource manuals for future reference, here is an opportunity to work with colleagues across the public sector who are all tackling the same big challenges across 4 units:

  •     Leading and Developing an Effective Team
  •     Providing Performance Feedback
  •     Leading and Managing Change
  •     Managing Workloads

  • “Great presenters, clearly had good knowledge of the course subject matter and were skilled in engaging the group in effective discussion.”

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    Department for Environment and Water

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    Amanda Dudgeon

    Department for Environment and Water

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11Nov 2026

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  • “I have recommended this workshop to all staff in my working group.”

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  • “Having undertaking several conflict management training sessions, I feel that this was the best one so far. Fantastic !!”

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  • “I will be prepared for situations that may arise and feel confident that I can make assessments and establish approaches for dealing with conflict.”

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