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Curriculum Offer 

The RLD curriculum emphasises leadership and management excellence in three key sectors:

Early Year Care and Education: Enhancing leadership within childcare and educational environments.

Construction: Strengthening leadership and supervisory skills in the construction industry.

Post-16 Further Education Independent Training Providers: Fostering leadership in further education settings.

Commercial Offer

RLD will offer bespoke commercial training programmes, ranging from ½ day growth sessions, one-day workshops to five day comprehensive courses, delivered over a number of weeks of  consecutive days, designed to meet specific client needs. 

Our commercial curriculum is underpinned by a suite of ten programmes that support the vital components of highly effective leadership and management working practices, high expectations with lasting impact.

Our programmes have been co-designed with employers to ensure relevance, including both individual and employer cohort options. The curriculum is aligned with CMI/ILM Leadership and Management Qualifications, and the Apprenticeship Level 5 standard.

  • Our specialised delivering effective staff 1:1 Reviews Programme equips leaders and managers with the skills and tools needed to conduct meaningful, results-driven reviews.

    Whether you're aiming to boost employee engagement, improve productivity, or foster career growth, our training ensures you have the techniques to lead impactful conversations that drive performance.

    Through our expert-led session and practical insights, you’ll learn how to set clear expectations, provide actionable feedback, and cultivate a culture of continuous improvement. Our programme is tailored to you or your organisation’s unique needs, helping you develop leaders who inspire, support, and unlock the potential within their teams.

    Invest in leadership excellence. Empower your staff. Transform your business.

    • Learn techniques to enhance employee engagement, improve productivity, and foster career growth.

    • Master how to establish clear goals and align them with team and business objectives.

    • Develop the ability to provide constructive, actionable feedback that inspires growth and improvement.

    • Cultivate a workplace culture focused on development, accountability, and high performance.

  • As a leader / Manager, navigating tough conversations with your team can be one of the most challenging and crucial parts of your role.

    Whether it’s addressing performance issues, managing conflict, or discussing sensitive topics, the ability to handle these conversations effectively can make all the difference to your team’s success and morale.

    Join our Delivering Difficult Conversations training course and equip yourself with the confidence and skills to approach challenging discussions with clarity, empathy, and authority. Learn strategies to keep conversations constructive, reduce tension, and foster positive outcomes—even in the most uncomfortable situations.

    • Techniques to prepare for and lead difficult conversations

    • How to provide honest feedback while maintaining trust and respect

    • Tools to manage emotional responses (yours and theirs!)

    • Strategies for finding resolutions that align with team and business goals

  • Great leaders aren’t just skilled strategists—they are also expert communicators. Whether you're delivering feedback, motivating your team, or navigating tough conversations, clear and impactful communication is at the heart of effective leadership!!!

    Our ‘Art of Communication’ training course is designed to equip leaders and managers with the skills to communicate with confidence, clarity, and influence. Discover how to harness the power of communication to inspire action, build trust, and create a positive, productive team environment.

    • Learn to communicate with authenticity and authority

    • Enhance your active listening and emotional intelligence skills

    • Master techniques for delivering feedback and handling conflict

    • Influence and motivate your team with clear, impactful messaging

    • Build stronger relationships with your staff, peers, and stakeholders

  • This course is designed to help leaders and managers unlock the potential of their teams by fostering an environment that encourages growth, engagement, and high performance.

    Participants will learn strategies to motivate and inspire team members, build trust, and create a culture of accountability.

    The course covers essential leadership techniques for effective communication, providing constructive feedback, and recognising individual strengths. Leaders will gain insights into coaching and development methods that boost team morale and productivity, ultimately aligning individual goals with organisational success. Ideal for managers focused on maximising their team’s potential, this training offers practical tools to bring out the best in every employee.

    • Identifying individual strengths and aligning them with team goals

    • Motivational techniques that foster engagement and commitment

    • Communication skills for setting clear expectations and goals & check-ins to ensure success

    • Providing feedback that encourages growth and resilience

    • Developing a culture of accountability and ownership

  • Is the key to ensuring effective and respectful communication – Its essential to keep it in mind to ensure harmony between co-workers, line manager reports and prevent client mis-understandings. In this interactive masterclass you will learn the best email etiquette tips

    ·      What is email etiquette?

    ·      Why is email etiquette important

    ·      Tips for email etiquette in the workplace (20 top tips)

    • Master techniques to avoid miscommunication with colleagues, line managers, and clients.

    • Discover the best practices for crafting concise, impactful, and respectful emails in any professional setting.

  • Great leaders and managers don’t just manage—they inspire, motivate, and bring out the best in their teams.

    If you're a leader or manager looking to elevate your team’s performance, our ‘Getting the Best Out of Your People’ course is designed to equip you with the strategies to do just that.

    • Identify and leverage individual strengths

    • Foster a culture of accountability and growth

    • Motivate and engage your team for sustained success

    • Provide feedback that boosts performance and morale

    • Create an environment where every team member can thrive

  • Are you ready to transform challenges into opportunities? Our Problem/Solution-Focused Leadership and Management course is designed to equip leaders and managers with the skills to tackle problems head-on and turn them into actionable solutions.

    In today’s fast-paced environment, effective problem-solving is a key to success, and this training will help you lead with clarity, confidence, and a solution-oriented mindset.

    • Develop a problem-solving framework to address issues quickly and effectively

    • Learn techniques for fostering a solution-focused culture within your team

    • Enhance decision-making and critical thinking skills for complex challenges

    • Empower your team to own problems and collaborate on creative solutions

    • Improve performance by focusing on outcomes, not obstacles

  • Understanding the power, value and importance of effective Personal Development Reviews is fundamental to being a highly effective and impactful leaders and manager.

  • · The Power of Personal Development – what is it and why is it important

    · The scaffold of effective personal development – the 7 pillars

    · Developing a 70/20/10 professional development plan.

  • This course empowers leaders and managers to build and sustain strong, impactful relationships that drive team cohesion, productivity, and organisational success. Participants will explore strategies for fostering trust, understanding diverse communication styles, and effectively handling conflicts.

    In addition to building internal relationships, the course covers techniques for cultivating valuable external partnerships, including with clients, stakeholders, and industry peers. Attendees will gain skills to network strategically, communicate their organisation’s value, and maintain mutually beneficial connections. Through real-work scenarios and interactive sessions, leaders will learn to create a positive workplace culture and build a resilient, motivated team while strengthening their organisation’s external presence.

    • Learn strategies to build trust and strengthen relationships within your team for improved collaboration and productivity.

    • Master techniques to address and resolve conflicts constructively while maintaining positive dynamics.

    • Develop skills to build strong relationships with clients, stakeholders, and industry peers that benefit your organization.

    • Gain insights into communicating your organization’s value and forming mutually beneficial connections.

    • Build a motivated, resilient team and establish a workplace environment that drives success.

  • "Meeting for Meetings’ Sake" is a course designed to help leaders and managers streamline and enhance the effectiveness of their meetings.

    This course tackles the common pitfalls of unproductive meetings, such as lack of focus, unclear agendas, and unnecessary attendees, which can drain time and morale.

    Participants will learn techniques to assess the necessity of meetings, define clear objectives, and structure sessions to maximise productivity and engagement. By focusing on actionable outcomes, time management, and follow-through, leaders will gain the skills to transform meetings into powerful tools that drive projects forward, improve team alignment, and promote efficient communication.

    • Understanding the Purpose of Meeting

    • Preparation and Planning

    • Running Efficient Meetings

    • Driving Action and Accountability

    • Evaluating and Improving Meeting Effectiveness

  • This course equips leaders and managers with the skills to leverage management information effectively, transforming data into insights that drive strategic and informed decision-making. Participants will explore techniques for gathering, analysing, and interpreting key business data, including financial, operational, and customer metrics.

    The course emphasises how to use this information to identify trends, assess performance, and respond to challenges proactively.

    Leaders will learn to make data-driven choices that align with organisational goals, optimise resources, and reduce risks, ultimately leading to more robust and sustainable business decisions and outcomes. This training is ideal for managers looking to enhance their analytical capabilities and make sound, evidence-based decisions.

    • Understanding core management information systems and their uses

    • Interpreting and visualising data to uncover actionable insights

    • Identifying critical metrics and KPIs for your organisation

    • Making strategic decisions with data-backed reasoning

    • Mitigating risk and capitalising on opportunities through informed analysis