Leading & Developing People to Optimise Performance

One full-day

New date coming in 2026

In today's rapidly changing knowledge-based economy, human capital is often a company's most valuable asset, with nurturing talent within teams considered essential for long-term success and sustainability.

This one-day workshop equips participants with essential leadership skills and strategies to drive optimal performance in the workplace.

Public course booking

Members: £199pp
Non-members: £259pp

To book this workshop for yourself or up to 6 Delegates, please complete the below form:

Corporate (In-house) training

To book this workshop for your company as a corporate (in-house) training session for between 7-16 Delegates, on a date that's convenient for you, please complete the below form to register your interest:

Summary

 Dates: New date coming in 2026

 Timings: 09:30-16:30 (UK)

 Duration: One full-day

 No of attendees: 12-16

 Format: Face-to-Face delivery, CII Offices, London

 CPD: Recognised

 Trainer: Daryl Evans FCMI,  Assoc CIPD, Chartered Manager

 Price: £199 Members / £259 Non Members

Workshop Overview

This one full-day, face-to-face interactive Training Workshop, will help you to: 

• Understand the role of Leadership in the performance optimisation of people and teams.
• Examine the impact of different leadership and management approaches on people development and team performance.
• Explore the Human Behaviour and Motivation models that enable us to create successful motivation strategies.
• Develop communication skills to drive performance improvement, using effective feedback, coaching and assertive communication techniques.
• Identify the critical features of effective Performance Management and the role of the line manager/leader.
• Discuss options for talent development and the importance of long succession planning for long-term performance optimisation.
• Assess the characteristics of a high-performance team and learn how to identify the next steps in developing your own team.

What will I get by attending the workshop? 

This workshop will cover key topics such as understanding human behaviour and motivation, coaching and feedback, performance management, talent development, and building high-performing teams.

This workshop will blend management and behavioural theory with practical application through case studies and interactive exercises. Participants will leave with actionable insights to enhance their leadership abilities and foster a culture of excellence within their teams.

Who should attend?

This course is designed for individuals who hold leadership or managerial positions within organisations and are responsible for leading and developing teams to achieve optimal results.

Corporate Solutions

As part of our commitment to advancing professional standards within the sector, the CII offers a comprehensive suite of training and development solutions. These are designed to provide a structured, collaborative approach to skills enhancement, fully aligned with our internationally recognised Professional Map.  We offer workshops covering exam revision, technical training and business and leadership topics. 

Whether you're looking to upskill employees, support career progression, or drive business success, our bespoke training solutions can elevate and future proof the competencies required across your workforce. 

A full list of courses can be viewed in our 2025 Training Catalogue.

Public course booking form

Corporate (In-house) training

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For enquiries about this course, please email to: business.enquiries@cii.co.uk

Please note: The price of the workshop is based on British Pound Sterling (GBP). The purchase price will be processed using the relevant international currency conversion rate at the point of sale. Contact us for further information.

CII workshops are sold on a first come first serve basis, and therefore availability may change, depending on the number of bookings received. Once a workshop becomes full, the above date will no longer be available, and new dates will be published.

We reserve the right to postpone the above workshop dates, subject to a minimum number of bookings received. Your booking will only be confirmed, once payment has been processed and you receive a booking confirmation email from the training team.

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