New managers
People moving from doing the work themselves to getting results through others.
MANAGEMENT TRAINING FOR BUSINESSES
A practical manager development programme for organisations that need more confident managers, stronger teams and more consistent performance.
WHO IT IS FOR
This programme is for businesses where good people have stepped into management but need practical support to lead others, manage performance and build capable teams.
People moving from doing the work themselves to getting results through others.
Capable people who need greater confidence in coaching, feedback and accountability.
Organisations that need a consistent standard of management across teams and locations.
WHAT MANAGERS LEARN
Managers practise the conversations and decisions they face in real roles. The focus is useful behaviour, not leadership theory for its own sake.
Create clarity about standards, priorities and ownership.
Use regular conversations to support progress and accountability.
Ask better questions and help people think for themselves.
Give people meaningful responsibility without losing oversight.
Give clear feedback and handle difficult conversations sooner.
Balance genuine care with the accountability people need.
THE PROGRAMME
One clear programme, shaped around your business and delivered at a rhythm that gives managers time to apply what they learn.
One focused day to understand the business need, hear from your people and agree the outcomes.
Three practical development days built around genuine management challenges, conversations and decisions.
Workplace practice, follow up support and optional digital reinforcement that helps the learning stick.
One cohort of up to 12 managers. No VAT.
WHY THE SKILLS FARM
Jamie Summers has spent more than 20 years developing leaders and improving performance, including six years leading large commercial teams. He combines deep facilitation experience with practical accountability for results.
See Jamie's experience and client work“Jamie has a rare talent for creating trust quickly, bringing concepts to life in a practical and relatable way, and helping even the most hesitant participants see the relevance and value in what they are learning.”
COMMON QUESTIONS
Clear answers to the practical questions about fit, format, delivery and investment.
No. The programme starts with a diagnostic day so the content, language and practice reflect your business, your managers and the performance change you need.
One cohort includes up to 12 team leaders or managers. This keeps the sessions practical and gives everyone enough time to participate, practise and receive feedback.
The core programme includes one diagnostic day and three practical development days. The delivery rhythm can be spaced around your operational needs so managers have time to apply what they learn.
The Skills Farm delivers across the UK, Europe and globally. Sessions can be delivered in person, online or through a blended approach.
The core programme is £6,600 for one cohort of up to 12 managers. There is no VAT. Travel and venue costs are quoted separately where required.
Lumenry is an optional addition and is quoted separately. It provides a branded digital learning home that supports managers before, between and after live sessions.
START WITH THE PROBLEM
Tell Jamie what is happening in the business. You do not need a finished training brief. Just an honest view of the challenge you are trying to solve.