An Institute of Leadership accredited programme for new and middle managers.
Most organisations know their managers matter. Fewer invest in actually developing them, and that gap is becoming increasingly costly. We’re in a genuinely difficult period for people management right now. The talent shortage isn’t going away, AI has made it easier than ever for employees to raise formal grievances and complaints, and a wave of new employment legislation means the managers who avoid difficult conversations aren’t just creating tension, they’re creating real legal and business risk. More policies won’t change that but investing in your managers’ skills, confidence and practical know-how will.
Key facts at a glance
WHY THIS MATTERS RIGHT NOW
Poor management is still the number one reason people leave their jobs, and while that’s not a new insight, what’s changed is the environment around it. A tight labour market makes every resignation more expensive. Rising employee expectations mean poor experiences get noticed and shared and the volume of new employment law changes means gaps in management knowledge carry consequences they didn’t a few years ago. Gallup research consistently shows that managers account for up to 70% of the variance in employee engagement, which tells you something important: all the culture work, employer branding and wellbeing initiatives in the world will only go so far if the people running your teams aren’t equipped to lead well. Research shows that investing in management development delivers significant returns through reduced turnover, fewer formal people issues and stronger team performance.
ABOUT THE PROGRAMME
Your Management Toolkit has been developed using our years of experience training, coaching and supporting managers and leaders across a wide range of organisations, combined with our expert HR knowledge from helping resolve real employee issues every day. That combination is what makes this programme different from a generic off-the-shelf course. You’ll get the exact skills and toolkit your managers need for modern, effective people management, grounded in what actually works in practice and designed to help your organisation achieve its goals. And because we’ve seen first-hand what happens when those skills are missing, every module is built around the real situations your managers face.
Each session covers one of the things managers most commonly struggle with. No fluff, no theory for theory’s sake. Just practical tools they can use straight away.
Poor management is still the number one reason people leave a job. More policies won’t fix that. Better managers will.
HOW IT WORKS
We know how hard it is to take managers out of the business for extended periods, so we’ve deliberately designed this programme to work around real working life. Each session is two hours, delivered every fortnight, with a small amount of pre and post work between sessions that’s kept light enough to fit comfortably into a busy week without becoming another pressure. It’s twelve sessions and the fortnightly rhythm means your managers have time to put things into practice between sessions, which is where the real learning happens.
COHORT LEARNING
Each cohort has 10 places and delegates join alongside managers and leaders from other local organisations in Worcestershire and across the UK. We’ve deliberately built the sessions around peer learning and open conversation, because some of the most valuable insights come from hearing how someone in a completely different organisation is dealing with the same challenge you are. Working alongside people from outside your business gives you a kind of honest, outside perspective that’s hard to get any other way, and that tends to be where the real lightbulb moments happen.
ACCREDITATION
Your Management Toolkit is accredited by The Institute of Leadership, the UK’s professional body for management and leadership development, which has assessed our programme as contemporary, engaging and focused on improving practice in the real world. So when you’re investing in your managers’ development, you can be confident you’re investing in something that genuinely delivers.
Every delegate who completes the programme receives letters after their name, a certificate and 12 months membership to the Institute of Leadership, which opens up a huge range of webinars, e-learning and continuous professional development resources they can draw on throughout their career.
Your Management Toolkit is built from what we see every day: real employee issues, real teams, real managers finding their feet. That’s what makes it practical rather than theoretical.
Places are limited to 10 per cohort, so they go quickly. If you want your managers equipped with the skills, confidence and legal know-how to handle whatever comes their way, this is where to start.
Cohorts are limited to 10 delegates, starting January 2027. Register your place or Register your interest and we’ll be in touch with everything you need to secure your place. No obligation, no hard sell.
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About the author
Lisa Murphy FCIPD, CEO and Founder of Limelite HR & Learning. Lisa founded Limelite in 2020 and works with organisations across Worcestershire and the UK on culture, leadership and management development. Connect on LinkedIn.
From understanding DISC profiles to motivating a high-performing team, this course equipped me with the knowledge and practical tools to be a better manager. I am much better prepared for any potential issues that may arise, as well as understanding how to get the best out of my team. The Limelite team are so friendly and approachable, with a wealth of experience to share. Really enjoyed the course – thanks to all involved!
Jessica Abbell
Lynchpin Media
I’m really pleased with the course and the experience for the participants, I think it was pitched at totally the right level for the organisation and the attendees.
Jen Richards
Lynchpin Media
We recently had the pleasure of working with Limelite HR & Learning for our Leadership and Management training, and the experience was brilliant. The course was well-structured and highly interactive, allowing our managers to engage fully with the material. What impressed us was their extensive knowledge, approachability, and flexibility, which truly made a difference. They took the time to understand our business context, which enriched the learning experience and made the training relevant and applicable. We are grateful for the valuable insights and skills our team has gained, and we look forward to continued collaboration with Limelite in the future. Highly recommended.
Clare Flemming, People Director
Auriga Services
Amazing training providing our managers with opportunities to upskill their own development, and lead their departments in an innovative and strategic manner.
Tom Valentine, Head of People
Birmingham Hippodrome
We had a meeting with staff this week and they shared how much they enjoyed the training and found it incredibly beneficial. A huge thank you for delivering such a fantastic session! The learning was valuable for everyone, and despite the long day, it never felt dragged out—a true testament to how engaging and impactful it was. I’ll be sharing the training materials with the team—it’s great to have them as a reference.
Halema Khan, Operations Manager
CASBA
I would highly recommend Lisa to other organisations. Her down to earth style of delivery means that she can bring the best out in any team.
HR Business Partner
We have been working with Lisa for the last 18 months initially with our Senior Management Team and more recently with our line managers. Lisa has been covering a wide range of topics on Leadership, using a healthy mix of theory and real life examples. Lisa’s sessions are always good fun and engaging and she has really helped us develop as a team. Team feedback is always positive.
Vicky Whitaker
HSL Chairs
The offsite has been extremely impactful and the team are working better together since, they often state this improvement is down to the time we spent with your support! It was fabulous to finally work with you and it was just as I thought it would be – you (and Helen) nailed it!
MD
McLaren Applied
Working with Limelite HR was a genuine pleasure. Lisa’s enthusiasm for people and development showed in every interaction we had and she really took all of our needs, challenges and outcomes on board and created a fun, engaging and thought-provoking day for the team. Would highly recommend Lisa and the team at Limelite HR.
Sarah Powell, HR Director
Le Manoir aux Quat’Saisons
New and middle managers who want practical, real world skills rather than theory. It works well whether someone has just stepped into management or has been managing for a while without any formal training.
No. The programme is built for new managers as well as those with a few years under their belt. Sessions are designed so everyone gets value, regardless of where they’re starting from.
Every session is recorded, so delegates can catch up in their own time. Nobody falls behind because of a clashing meeting or a day off.
Yes. Your Management Toolkit is accredited by the Institute of Leadership, the UK’s professional body for management and leadership development. Delegates who complete it receive letters after their name, a certificate and 12 months membership.
Cohorts are limited to 10 delegates, so register your interest as early as you can. Fill in the registration form above and we’ll be in touch with everything you need.
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