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Better Management Training, Better Results

Our professional development courses are available to individuals or teams. Funded via the apprenticeship levy, the UK’s government apprenticeship scheme.

Join existing customers including Avis Budget Group, Manchester Airport Group, Warrington CCG, Baxi and Christie’s to name but a few, who are getting better results through our innovative business apprenticeships.

KnowledgeBrief is a Chartered Management Institute (CMI) strategic partner which allows us to offer Team Leader (CMI Level 3), Department Leader (CMI Level 5) and Senior Leader (CMI Level 7) apprenticeship courses. KnowledgeBrief’s approach offers maximum flexibility and minimum disruption using our KBPro® online learning platform combined with online training events. This enables participants to achieve a globally recognised CMI certificate and allows employers to benefit from improved productivity and employee engagement. Courses are focused on applying the learning directly in the workplace to meet business goals and objectives.

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Crafting Your Leadership Philosophy

From military generals and medical consultants to elite sports coaches and Fortune 500 CEOs, all great leaders can be united by the fact that their professional identity is underpinned by a clear and enduring professional philosophy. In this article, we help you uncover the foundation of your own unique leadership philosophy.

Dan Sly

Sun 01 Jan

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Five things businesses can do to avoid “accidental managers”

The Chartered Management Institute (CMI) estimates that up to 2.4 million leaders and managers in Britain are “accidental managers” with no formal management or leadership training – this equates to roughly four in every five. While these managers and leaders are technically capable, the lack of formal training in soft skills and business acumen is holding back productivity, damaging workplace motivation and ultimately reducing business growth.

Amelia Sciandra

Wed 26 Feb

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How training managers and sharing success can be your competitive advantage

In today's evolving landscape, the success of any business hinges on its ability to adapt, innovate, and stay ahead of the competition. One critical component in achieving this is the continuous learning and development of the workforce, and in particular managers. What sets truly successful businesses apart is their commitment to staff development as a strategic priority. In this article, we will look at why businesses should prioritise employee development, how training managers can provide a significant competitive edge, and why sharing and promoting their success is an important part of this process.

James Askew

Fri 20 Oct

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The Voice of a Leader

So much of great leadership comes down to successful communication. It isn’t just what you say, but how you say it. Part of what a leader must do to ensure their messages are heard is developing a laser-sharp focus on their voice and the way they speak.

Amelia Sciandra

Sun 26 Feb

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Choose to Challenge: Inspiring Female Leadership on International Women’s Day

From Facebook to Visa, an ever-growing number of the world’s leading organisations are becoming increasingly vocal and transparent in their intention to close the gap on gender inequality within leadership.

Dan Sly

Mon 08 Mar

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Expert Viewpoint: Strategise, Sustain, Succeed

Welcome to KnowledgeBrief's Expert Viewpoint; an innovative look at latest ideas and advice for leaders at all levels.

Paul Snell

Tue 13 Apr

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Better Management Training, Better Results

Our professional development courses are available to individuals or teams. Funded via the apprenticeship levy, the UK’s government apprenticeship scheme.

Essential Training to Grow Your Small Business

You can now get the same leadership, management and customer service training as the world’s most successful companies – funded via the government apprenticeship levy.

Maximise your Apprenticeship Levy

The Apprenticeship Levy, now in its third year, can on the face of it appear complex and inflexible and is often overlooked as a solution to recurring HR and L&D challenges. The good news is, the Levy doesn’t have to be disruptive at all.

Testimonials

Trusted by over 200 organisations

2000+ people are already learning with KnowledgeBrief

Coventry and Warwickshire Mind

"As the line manager of a senior team member enrolled in the Senior Leader apprenticeship, I've witnessed firsthand how the functions, skills, study elements, and learning have enhanced the knowledge of the individual. While I have seen how the course benefits the individual, it also has benefited the organisation through an improvement in the breadth of leadership skills, policies, procedures, and strategic effectiveness. I believe our partnership with KnowledgeBrief will strengthen our organisation, and I will be encouraging other staff to participate in the apprenticeship."

ManpowerGroup

"KnowledgeBrief are best in class for their Leadership and Management training, highly professional and extremely knowledgeable coaches"

Wiltshire Council

"My Apprenticeship through Wiltshire Council with KnowledgeBrief has enabled me to have a wider understanding of management principles. The guidance given was invaluable to enable me to obtain my chartered management qualification with Distinction."

Wiltshire Council

"Throughout the course, I was guided and supported by skilled Personal Learning Advisors and attended informative workshops. By gaining my CMI qualification in leadership & management, I have been able to advance my career to the next level in management."

AVIS Budget Group

"They are incredibly easy to work with and focus entirely on what’s required for success in your organisation and for your employees."

CLIC Sargent

"I would recommend KnowledgeBrief to any organisation looking for impactful leadership and management training. "

AVIS Budget Group

"In every aspect of our relationship with KnowledgeBrief, from sales to accounts and the Professional Learning Advisors, we encounter passionate and engaged people."

Tata Chemicals Europe

"The benefits the programme brings to you in your role, and throughout the organisation are incredibly valuable. I would recommend the Level 5 to anyone in a management or leadership position."

Flogas

"It doesn’t matter what stage you are at in your Leadership or Management career, a Level 3 or 5 course will make you a better leader."

JPI Media

"I recommend anyone who is in a management or leadership role to take the course. It’s both challenging and rewarding and can only augment your existing knowledge and skills. You will grow as a leader if you take this course."

Equip your employees with the skills to increase results

If you would like to discuss how we can create your Leadership and Management Training Programmes, please get in touch