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Leadership & Management Training Courses

Whether you are looking for a refresher course or to learn additional skills to adapt to a new career challenge, our wide-ranging, innovative, highly stimulating and challenging leadership and management training courses will allow you to reach your, and your company's, goals.

Focusing on improving your leadership and management skills is key to enhancing your business capabilities and securing your position as an influential part of the business. With so much change taking place and being faced with many new challenges now is the time to focus on your skills in leadership, innovation, strategy, communication, finance, problem solving and conflict management, to name a few key areas.

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Confidence in Presenting and Public Speaking

Dr David Bryon shares how to engage, inspire and influence your audience through powerful content, delivery and connection. Learn practical techniques used by top presenters, speakers and comedians to make every presentation impactful.

  • 1 CPD hours Lunch & Learn
  • Presented by Dr David Bryon
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Project Management for Pharma Professionals

This interactive two-day course has been designed to provide you with a thorough understanding of both technical and interpersonal project management skills. 

  • 12 CPD hours Focused
  • Presented by Dr Laura Brown
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The Leading Note: Graham Boyd with 'From Gridlock to Growth'

Break free from burnout and gridlock. Graham Boyd reveals why trying harder fails during major change and how to build fresh, future-focused solutions.

  • 1 CPD hours Lunch & Learn
  • Presented by Dr Graham Boyd
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Managing Human Error: A Strategic Approach for Pharmaceutical Managers

Transform your approach to managing human error with evidence-based insights. Essential training for managers covering cognitive biases, process improvement and organisational communication failures.

  • 6 CPD hours Focused
  • Presented by Andy Farrall
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Understanding and Implementing Corporate Governance Frameworks - Building a Stronger Organisation

This intense corporate governance training course is designed to help you build your knowledge of using corporate governance to build a more effective, productive and stronger organisation

  • 3 CPD hours Masterclass
  • Presented by Russell Shackleton

Modern Agile Leadership for Pharma and Biopharma Professionals: Adapting to a Changing Workplace

This comprehensive two-day course will introduce you to the core concepts of what makes an excellent leader - in the context of the pharmaceutical industry - and how to apply the different skills of leading your staff and team to maximise results

  • 12 CPD hours Focused
  • Presented by Dr Laura Brown

Managing the Modern Workplace: Establishing and Nurturing Emotionally Intelligent Teams

This free lunchtime course explores how building emotionally intelligent teams boosts communication, productivity, and growth while reducing workplace stress and costs.

  • 1 CPD hours Lunch & Learn
  • Presented by Claire Mould

Root Cause Analysis and Critical Thinking

This programme will explore the key concepts of critical thinking applied to problem solving and decision making for pharmaceutical and biopharmaceutical professionals.

  • 6 CPD hours Focused
  • Presented by Dr Laura Brown

The Leading Note with Kinky Boots' Steve Pateman: Turning Adversity into Opportunity

Transform challenges into opportunities with insights from the entrepreneur whose innovative thinking created the globally celebrated Kinky Boots phenomenon.

  • 1 CPD hours Lunch & Learn
  • Presented by Steve Pateman

The Role of an Effective HR Advisor

This practical two-day programme is a must-attend event for any newly promoted or aspiring HR advisors, as well as those looking for a refresher.

  • 12 CPD hours Focused
  • Presented by Miss Jocelyn Hughes

Managing The Modern Workplace: Dealing With Personal Stress

FREE lunchtime session! Learn practical stress management techniques for work and life. Recognise signs, understand impacts, and apply effective strategies to reduce stress.

  • 1 CPD hours Lunch & Learn
  • Presented by Claire Mould

Interpersonal Project Management Skills for the Life Sciences Industries

This two-day interactive course covers the essential interpersonal skills needed to excel as a life sciences project manager.

  • 12 CPD hours
  • Presented by Dr Laura Brown

Sustainable Business Models in an Increasingly Risky and Uncertain Future

This highly focussed day will give you the knowledge for your business to build structures and interactions that will protect and enable the organisation to become regenerative and sustainable.

  • 6 CPD hours Focused
  • Presented by Dr Graham Boyd

Conflict Management for Pharmaceutical Executives

This highly effective four module webinar aims to help delegates to develop and hone their skills in resolving and managing conflict.

  • 12 CPD hours
  • Presented by Robert Hersowitz

The UK Bribery Act: Essential Compliance and Risk Management for Legal and Business Teams

Navigate complex UK Bribery Act requirements affecting all UK companies globally. Includes Economic Crime Act 2023 updates and compliance frameworks.

  • 6 CPD hours Focused
  • Presented by Manoj Nair

The Foreign Corrupt Practices Act (FCPA): Navigating US Bribery Laws for International Businesses

Master FCPA compliance for international business operations. Learn jurisdictional triggers, third-party risks and enforcement strategies to protect against multi-million dollar fines.

  • 6 CPD hours Focused
  • Presented by Manoj Nair

The Leading Note: Kevin Hard with 'Stop Managing, Start Leading'

Step up from managing to leading with Kevin Hard's expert guidance. Discover how empowering others creates better wellbeing, retention, productivity, and organisational culture in just 1 hour.

  • 1 CPD hours Lunch & Learn
  • Presented by Kevin Hard

Mastering Negotiations for International Lawyers: Strategy, Psychology and International Context

A highly interactive course, especially designed for in-house counsel and private practice lawyers, covering both theory and practical skills to develop negotiating knowledge and techniques to achieve the best outcomes

  • 9 CPD hours Focused
  • Presented by Mark Weston

Managing The Modern Workplace: Breaking Burnout

FREE lunchtime webinar exploring WHO-recognised burnout syndrome. Learn to identify symptoms, understand brain science, and discover practical strategies to break the cycle.

  • 1 CPD hours Lunch & Learn
  • Presented by Claire Mould

Navigating Uncertainty - Building Resiliance in a Volatile Economy

Learn how to reframe your business strategy to build resiliance and create growth in your organisation in today's volatile economy.

  • 1 CPD hours Bite-size
  • Presented by Dr Graham Boyd

MBA Strategic Thinking for Pharma and Biopharma Professionals

Working in the highly competitive pharmaceutical industry, with ever-increasing change and pressure, is probably one of the most challenging managerial roles of any industry today.

  • 12 CPD hours Focused
  • Presented by Dr Laura Brown

The Shares Masterclass for Company Secretaries and Directors

This masterclass will demystify the complex area of shares, why they are issued, how they should be registered and managed

  • 3 CPD hours Masterclass
  • Presented by Russell Shackleton

Developing and Mastering the Art of Being an Effective Non-Executive Director

In today's rapidly changing business environment the role of the non-executive director is crucial but full of challenges. This course will help you rise to meet the demands of the role.

  • 6 CPD hours Focused
  • Presented by Russell Shackleton

Developing Anti-Fragile Talent - Leadership in Times of Uncertainty

This session covers how to develop leaders and teams who can adapt and thrive in a volatile economy. Gain practical tools to transform your organisation's adaptive capacity.

  • 1 CPD hours Bite-size
  • Presented by Dr Graham Boyd

Strategic Commercial Contract Negotiation: Build Value, Minimise Risk and Strengthen Relationships

This highly interactive course will transform your approach to negotiations to realise greater commercial success, strengthen relationships by developing a partnership approach to risk management, and achieve win-win outcomes

  • 6 CPD hours Focused
  • Presented by Catherine Hurst

Managing The Modern Workplace: Essential Tools for Resilience

FREE lunchtime webinar exploring four types of resilience with practical tools to help professionals bounce back from workplace challenges and thrive through adversity.

  • 1 CPD hours Lunch & Learn
  • Presented by Claire Mould

The Pharma Mini MBA

A three-day accelerated management programme to give you the high-performance management skills of an MBA, designed specifically for pharmaceutical/biotechnology professionals and also applicable to medical device/animal health industries

  • 18 CPD hours Focused
  • Presented by Dr Laura Brown
  • + 2 more

Adaptive Governance - Designing Organisations that Evolve

Transform your core business structures into agile governance systems to enable strategic responsiveness and long-term value creation in today's fast-changing economy.

  • 1 CPD hours Bite-size
  • Presented by Dr Graham Boyd

Mediation and Dispute Resolution for In-house Lawyers

Mediation has a high degree of success - if the process is handled correctly. Are you up to speed and able to avoid going to court or arbitration?

  • 3 CPD hours Masterclass
  • Presented by Roger Levitt

Managing The Modern Workplace: Practical Strategies for Wellbeing

FREE lunchtime webinar exploring practical stress reduction techniques and resilience-building strategies to enhance workplace wellbeing and mental health for busy professionals.

  • 1 CPD hours Lunch & Learn
  • Presented by Claire Mould

How to Improve Accuracy and Attention to Detail

Understand the importance of accuracy and attention to detail in day-to-day work and overcome the distractions of home working

  • 6 CPD hours Focused
  • Presented by Dr Laura Brown

Working with Emotional Intelligence in the Pharmaceutical and Biopharma Industry

This course will help participants learn to communicate and influence more effectively within the pharma and biopharma industries.

  • 6 CPD hours Focused
  • Presented by Dr Laura Brown

Clinical Research Project Management

The leading clinical research project management course designed specifically for the pharma/bio industries – also applicable to those working in medical devices and animal health

  • 18 CPD hours Focused
  • Presented by Dr Laura Brown

Understanding the Implications of the New Directive on Corporate Sustainability Due Diligence (CSDD)

If you're a business in the EU, or want to trade with a business in the EU, you need to have a good understanding of the implications of this new Directive

  • 3 CPD hours Masterclass
  • Presented by Russell Shackleton

Essential Skills for Writing Successful Business Cases

This masterclass will give you the skills and understanding to write clear, compelling and factual documents to give your business initiatives the best chance of success.

  • 3 CPD hours Masterclass
  • Presented by Helene Russell

The Legal Foundation - Is Your Business Structure Helping or Hindering You?

Transform from rigid corporate structures to dynamic business ecosystems. Learn strategic flexibility, stakeholder governance, and practical frameworks for future-proofing your organisation.

  • 1 CPD hours Bite-size
  • Presented by Dr Graham Boyd

The Minutes and Meetings Management Masterclass for Company Secretaries and Directors

This practical training course will give you the skills and knowledge to manage meetings effectively

  • 3 CPD hours Masterclass
  • Presented by Russell Shackleton

Positive Persuading and Influencing Skills for Pharma Professionals

This two-day workshop will give you an opportunity to improve and enhance your persuading and influencing skills within business

  • 12 CPD hours Focused
  • Presented by Robert Hersowitz

Introduction to Artificial Intelligence (AI)

We will all be aware of the term AI, but how many of us really understand it? We are constantly told that it is likely to change so many aspects of our future world and organisations. Yet what level of knowledge do we really have on the subject? Book your complimentary place below to get up to speed on the rapidly developing world of Artificial Intelligence.

  • Presented by Afke Schouten
  • and Mark Thomas

Making Sustainable Business Transformation Happen: Better Business, Better Tomorrow

FWF partner and CEO, founder of SusteneriGroup. Rudi Plettinx will explore the world of sustainable business and seek to cut through the fog of corporate hype and explore what really needs to happen to drive sustainability. Rudi will be joined by colleagues, Luc Garguet-Dupont & Ugeshree Thakurpersad Director and Founder of DevRani Consult.

  • Presented by Luc Garguet-Duport
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Ecosystems and how they are changing the world of work and business

An Ecosystem is an ‘interconnected system’ or a working group through which individuals or businesses with common goals, purpose, or challenges can openly share, collaborate, learn, and co-create new opportunities.  

  • Presented by Jennifer Vessels
  • and Mark Thomas

The Leading Note: Ed Jordan with 'Walk in Winning'

With the pace of technology, desire for flexibility and search for meaning shaping the world of work, there is a need for a new leader, and that leader is you.

  • 1 CPD hours Lunch & Learn
  • Presented by Ed Jordan

Managing The Modern Workplace: The Essentials on...Business Sense and Strategy

A successful business plan must be strategic, purposeful, and adaptable. In this talk, learn how to create a dynamic, working document.

  • 1 CPD hours Lunch & Learn
  • Presented by Claire Mould

Managing The Modern Workplace: The Essentials On...Positive Recruitment and Retention

In this course, analyse the employee journey, gaining insights into each stage, and learn how value-based, compassionate recruitment practices can enhance organisational culture and long-term success.

  • 1 CPD hours Lunch & Learn
  • Presented by Claire Mould

The Leading Note: Clare Hole with 'Pulling Together: Lessons from International Rowing and Dressage'

By comparing the unique demands of dressage and rowing, this talk will discuss resilience, setting actionable goals and building a cohesive team though clear communication and shared values.

  • 1 CPD hours Lunch & Learn
  • Presented by Clare Hole

Managing the Modern Workplace: The Essentials on...Effective Communication and Negotiation Skills

By the end of the course, individuals will be prepared to confidently handle a wide range of communication and negotiation scenarios, driving successful and mutually beneficial results.

  • 1 CPD hours Lunch & Learn
  • Presented by Claire Mould

The Leading Note: William Thomson with 'The Wayfinder Philosophy: The Four Secrets of Success'

Influenced by the boldness of pioneering explorers who ventured into the unknown, this talk is an inspirational speaking event that unlocks the secrets to navigating uncertainty and achieving purpose.

  • 1 CPD hours Lunch & Learn
  • Presented by William Thomson

Managing the Modern Workplace: Keeping Employees at the Centre of Policy, Process and Practice

This programme will provide a clear understanding of the independent yet interdependent nature of policy, processes, and, practice – focusing on putting people at the centre of these.

  • 1 CPD hours Lunch & Learn
  • Presented by Claire Mould

The Leading Note: Janette Benaddi with 'Rowing the Ocean of Success: Lessons in Leadership, Teamwork, and Triumph'

How do you lead when the seas are rough, the journey feels endless, and the goal seems impossibly far? This talk offers actionable strategies for staying focused, motivating others, and navigating uncertainty with confidence.

  • 1 CPD hours Lunch & Learn
  • Presented by Janette Benaddi

Managing the Modern Workplace: The Role of Wellbeing

As more individuals struggle at work due to declining mental health, this course highlights its impact and explores key wellbeing components, warning signs and effective support strategies.

  • 1 CPD hours Lunch & Learn
  • Presented by Claire Mould

Managing the Modern Workplace: Utilising Compassion

Work-related stress affects 914,000 workers annually, costing the UK £28.3 billion. Join our FREE session to learn how compassionate leadership can reduce stress and boost workplace wellbeing.

  • 1 CPD hours Lunch & Learn
  • Presented by Claire Mould

Facilities Management for Office Managers

An essential course for those responsible for facilities management within their business.

  • 3 CPD hours Masterclass

Fire Safety Compliance - Preparation, Business Continuity and Emergency Procedures

This masterclass will equip you with the knowledge required to successfully put a fire safety policy in place within your workplace environment.

  • 3 CPD hours Masterclass

An Introduction to Health & Safety for Managers

An essential guide for directors, managers, and all those with health & safety responsibilities within a business.

  • 3 CPD hours Masterclass

The Leading Note: Ed Jordan with 'The Mandela Leadership Principles'

Delivered by someone who performed for Mandela himself. Learn courage-based leadership through compelling stories that shaped a nation and can transform your approach.

  • 1 CPD hours Lunch & Learn

Navigating Organisational Change: The People Aspect of Managing a Restructure

This course will empower leaders to drive positive transformation in their business, whilst staying within the law.

  • 3 CPD hours Masterclass

Planning and Implementing a Health & Safety Policy for Your Business

Every company needs to have a health & safety policy in place. If this is your area of responsibility, this webinar will give you the knowledge to put a policy together and to put it into practice.

  • 3 CPD hours Masterclass

The Role of the Senior HR Manager

This programme has been specifically designed for those HR professionals who operate at, or aspire to operate at, a senior level within their businesses.

  • 12 CPD hours Focused

Social Media and the Workplace: Best Practices and Recruitment Insights

If your employees are posting about your company on their personal social media accounts, do you know what you can and cannot do about it? And are you aware of how you can use social media for recruitment?

  • 3 CPD hours Masterclass

Successfully Managing Disciplinary and Dismissals Procedures for Line Managers

Understand how to professionally, legally and sensitively manage disciplinary procedures and get to grips with the differences between fair and unfair dismissals.

  • 6 CPD hours Masterclass

Understanding and Improving Business Processes

This highly focussed course will give you the knowledge and skills to evaluate and optimise your organisations strategies for understanding and improving business processes.

  • 6 CPD hours Focused

Understanding and Managing Human Error - Essential Skills for the Transport Manager

A practical course tackling the issue of human error and how to effectively manage it in the transport sector.

  • 6 CPD hours Focused

Understanding and Navigating the Employment Tribunal Process for Line Managers

Thousands of claims are put before the Employment Tribunal every year. Do you have a clear understanding of the process and how best to approach it?

  • 3 CPD hours Masterclass

Waste Management Compliance - How to Stay Within the Law

An intense masterclass for everyone needing to get to grips with waste management laws and regulations within a business.

  • 3 CPD hours Masterclass

Workplace Accident Investigation - from emergency planning to the final report

This masterclass will equip you with the skills and knowledge required to successfully manage an accident scene and undertake accident investigations in a workplace environment.

  • 3 CPD hours Masterclass