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The cutting edge of leadership and management innovation, in brief
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Whats Included

Hot Topic
& Checklist

A key topic for great leadership, right now.

High performance
management

The latest ideas and fresh thinking from around the world.

Innovation
leadership

New findings on building the innovative enterprise.

Expert
Viewport

Guest expert shares their latest insights on the future of leadership

Recent Hot Topics
Research

The Power of Narrative: Fusing Fact & Storytelling to Influence Change

How often have you presented an argument – based on facts, figures, and robust research – but failed to convince people? The reality is that facts and rational arguments aren’t very good at altering people’s beliefs. In this Hot Topic, we discuss how using the power of narrative can support leaders in navigating the complexities of human psychology to bring about positive change.

KnowledgeBrief

March 2024

Research

The Power of Narrative: Fusing Fact & Storytelling to Influence Change

How often have you presented an argument – based on facts, figures, and robust research – but failed to convince people? The reality is that facts and rational arguments aren’t very good at altering people’s beliefs. In this Hot Topic, we discuss how using the power of narrative can support leaders in navigating the complexities of human psychology to bring about positive change.

KnowledgeBrief

March 2024

Research

Learning in the Flow of Work

In this Hot Topic, we will look at the future of individual and organisational learning and we will share the latest insights on how to make learning a part of your everyday working life.

KnowledgeBrief

October 2023

Research

Uncover Your Hidden Talents

Even if we possess superhero level potential, we are rarely aware of the full extent of our own hidden talents. With the advent of AI and technological progress, it is now more important than ever to optimise opportunities to unleash the full extent of our all-human potential. However, the question remains: how exactly can we increase our productivity, especially if we are not aware of our own unique innate skills and talent?

KnowledgeBrief

July 2023

Research

Unpack your Leadership Style

It’s easy to forget that people are different, and yet as leaders we tend to deliver the same leadership style that we are most comfortable with or which has worked for us in the past. Unfortunately, some leaders never change and remain locked into a single style of behaviour that can be inappropriate, sometimes trapped in delivering an inflexible leadership style that reinforces micro-management and reduces the potential of the team to innovate and realise their own full potential.

KnowledgeBrief

April 2023

Research

Influence Challenging Stakeholders

As our business and role progresses, we often have the possibility to meet and work with different people, organisations and stakeholders. This allows us to explore different skills around communication and negotiation, and to benefit from new relationships with other parties. Although we all wish these relationships were ideal, we can find ourselves working with difficult clients and stakeholders. If this is the case, how can we best work with our stakeholders to bring out the best outcomes?

KnowledgeBrief

February 2023

Research

Be a Leader People Want to Follow

The question of what makes a good leader is one which continues to interest and debate within contemporary business research and practice. Amongst the multitude of qualities we perceive to be desirable for a leader to possess, credibility is the one most frequently referred to as “the foundation of leadership”. We hope this Hot Topic with stimulate both discussion and self-reflection regarding the ways in which we can all work toward enhancing our credibility as leaders.

KnowledgeBrief

January 2023

Research

Build Individual and Organisational Resilience

In this Hot Topic, we explore the characteristics, outcomes, and potential effects of a coercive leadership style. We will shed light on how to bounce back from adversity by building resilience within yourself and your organisation.

KnowledgeBrief

November 2022

Research

Find your Leadership Voice

In this Hot Topic, we will raise awareness on how we communicate from both a physical and psychological perspective. We will stimulate self-reflection on how you can best enhance your voice and find your own unique sound of leadership to build influence and credibility for a lasting impact.

KnowledgeBrief

October 2022

Research

Create Value from the Ecosystem

Ecosystem has entered the vernacular of everyday business. Terms such as “business ecosystem,” “collaboration ecosystem” and “economic ecosystem” are now being used universally as people seek to articulate the future of business and customer interactions. But an ecosystem reflects much more than a network and it differs fundamentally from a market.

KnowledgeBrief

August 2022

How we can help

Creating a Happier and Healthier Workforce

Sustain a positive and psychologically healthy workforce

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

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."

Wiltshire Council

"The Professional Learning Advisors who are our learners’ main point of contact are delightful, always happy to help, engaging and provide the right level of support and advice to ensure their success."

Equip your employees with the skills to increase results

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