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Personal effectiveness
training courses
Impactful, interactive two-hour sessions that develop professional skills in your organisationβs employees.
Personal effectiveness training
Give your staff the essential skills they need to succeed at work.
Empower your employees to do their best work ever.
We all want to progress and grow in our careers β and deliver work weβre really proud of. Our personal effectiveness training courses are designed to provide the development opportunities your employees are seeking, and the business impact your organisation needs.
Each of our two-hour training courses is carefully crafted to develop effective and empathetic team players. Attendees learn how to harness their unique talents, respond positively to change, and coordinate with others smoothly.
Collecting easy-to-apply tactics and helpful frameworks, our training experts deliver βlight bulb momentsβ that unlock a less stressful approach to getting things done. With each course, employees will unlock the secrets to performing at their very best.
π‘ All our personal effectiveness training are two hours long, except Project Management and Presentation Skills, which are both one-day workshops.
All courses are delivered by our expert facilitators, either at your workplace or remotely. Each session is suitable for groups of 4 - 15 attendees.
Our bestselling personal effectiveness
training sessions
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Time management
Make the most of time at work through smart prioritisation and enhanced focus.
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Proactively managing your career
Empower attendees to chart their own career path and embrace real opportunities for growth and development at their current workplace.
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Creative problem solving
Learn to draw on the intuition, creativity and curiosity of one another to discover highly creative solutions to real business problems.
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Emotional intelligence
Develop skills in managing emotional responses, interpreting others and collaborating empathetically.
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Project management
A full-day course on the principles and practices of managing complicated projects effectively.
Our personal effectiveness
training courses, from A-Z.
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Business skills toolbox
Versatile techniques and processes for planning, decision-making, creative inquiry and exection.
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Creative problem solving
Find creative solutions, overcome barriers and identify and realise opportunities.
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Customer service
Understand customer needs, manage expectations, handle difficulties with aplomb and reduce dissatisfaction.
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Effective minute taking
Turn freewheeling discussions and spirited debates into succinct summaries with meaningful action points.
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Effective networking
Learn to work a room stress-free, make new contacts, nurture your network, and draw upon relationships to make magic happen.
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Emotional intelligence
Uplevel your emotional intelligence with tools to manage reactions, expand self-awareness and gain insight into othersβ reactions.
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Making the most of meetings
Dive into the science of what makes workplace meetings meaningful, and how to contribute meaningfully whether youβre a guest, speaker or host.
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Maximising your personal impact
Techniques to help attendees sound, embody, look and feel the part they want at work.
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Memory skills
Clever brain hacks for increasing your ability to ingest, store and recall information, from facts and figures to names and faces. Unforgettable!
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Negotiation skills
Learn robust frameworks to apply to any negotiation, and learn counter-tactics to overcome manipulative tactics.
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Presentation skills workshop
A full one-day training experience that rapidly builds poise and confidence in delivering memorable presentations.
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Proactively managing your career
A bitesize training course that empowers attendees to take ownership of their careers and seize opportunities for growth and progression at your workplace.
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Project management workshop
A full-day introduction to the principles and techniques of managing complex projects effectively.
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Stakeholder management
Essential training for those who need to manage relationships with multiple stakeholders, with strategies for thoughtful communication.
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Success through change
How to navigate organisational shifts confidently and thrive during times of ambiguity.
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Successful teamwork
Discover the fundamentals of team dynamics, identify oneβs own preferred role and the core principles of collaborative communication.
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Time management
The art of getting the right things done at the right time, and minimising stress along the way.
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Talent Manager, Insurance Company
βWorking with BiteSize to organise our sessions and get set up has been extremely easy and smooth.β
Lucy Partner, Yoke
βThe sessions are extremely engaging, and the team has been really accommodating to our needs.β
Learning & development, Zopa
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Training made simple, the BiteSize way
We believe in bringing employees together for live, interactive training that gets everyone thinking, talking and applying concepts to their professional challenges right away.
Our two-hour βbitesizeβ training sessions are packed with useful business skills for the modern workplace, while seamlessly fitting into everyoneβs working day.
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Each session is delivered at your workplace (or remotely), exclusively for attendees at your organisation! We arenβt currently running βopenβ sessions for individual attendees.
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Yes! We can deliver our sessions via Zoom for distributed teams, or via another video platform of your choice.
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Contact our customer success team for our full pricing list. Discounts are available for multi-session orders if youβre building your own course.
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All our sessions are designed as live experiences, and to encourage candid communication amongst attendees, so recording is not allowed without prior agreement.
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Yes: weβre always keen to join the dots between your organisationβs methods and values and the frameworks in our sessions!
For deeper edits, we can also offer bespoke training customised to your team.
Recent reviews for our personal effectiveness training courses
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"Our trainer was knowledgeable, friendly and was able to back up the theory with real world examples. I found this useful in this kind of course to help people identify with the traits and emotions they or others may display. The matrixes to help understand the work were useful and I will be referring to them in future. Really liked the style and tone. Great Session. Thank you."
Attendee, Emotional Intelligence
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"The training really gave me an insight in to how to look at things differently when challenged with a problem, and provided some useful tools to assist. The mind mapping particularly stood out and it will be something I will use not only in problem solving but generally as part of my job, training and presentations."
Attendee, Creative Problem Solving
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"The trainer was really enthusiastic and friendly β she explained all the concepts really well, and the session was really interactive which kept everyone engaged!"
Attendee, Successful Teamwork
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"The instructor was brilliant. She was very patient and engaging, she drew out everything people were saying very well, and delivered the course content perfectly. It has given me lots of food for thought about how I can spend my. timein a better way to maximise the output β and enjoyment β for myself."
Attendee, Time Management
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"Our trainer really made it a fun session with lots of analogies (which helped to visualise the concepts) and interactive exercises. I thought it was a great introduction to project management β much better than other courses I've been on!"
Attendee, Project Management
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"Great presentation of data, from a down-to-earth and amusing presenter. The group activities and discussions were all very engaging and useful.."
Attendee, Stakeholder Management
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"I enjoyed the topic a lot, it was something that change my way of thinking when speaking to internal and external stakeholders. It was fun to be able to also watch something and then having to think about how to approach the situation, making me retain more info by immediately having to apply it."
Attendee, Managing Difficult Conversations
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"This session β and all the others β were very engaging. I knew each week that I would be hearing from others and participating in these side conversations, which I found very helpful. It never felt like a lecture, but more of a group chat with peers to bounce things off one another and share successes and failures."
Attendee, Motivating Others
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"Lots to think about that I hadnβt considered as much before. I especially liked the section on different social styles and how they work and work together. I found training incredibly useful for new managers"
Attendee, Thinking as a Manager
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Why training your employees makes a difference.
As businesses meet the challenges of the in the modern age, the importance of investing in employee training and development is ever-more apparent.
The benefits of such investment are clear, ranging from increased employee engagement and retention, to talent development and improved team dynamics.
At the individual contributor level, training in vital business skills is crucial. Skills such as time management, teamwork, project planning, change management, constructive meeting participation, and managing upwards, are all essential for employee success. Proper training in these skills can lead to improved overall team performance, as well as greater job satisfaction and fulfillment for individual employees.
The benefits of investing in employee training and development are numerous. One of the most significant is improved employee retention. When employees feel valued and supported, they are more likely to remain with the company long-term, reducing the need for costly recruiting efforts. In addition, training programs can improve employee engagement and motivation, leading to increased productivity and innovation.
Furthermore, investment in employee training and development can lead to improved talent development. Identifying high-potential employees and providing them with the necessary training and resources can help to create a pipeline of talent within your organization. This can lead to more efficient and effective leadership, as well as greater opportunities for internal promotions.
Finally, investing in employee training and development can help to reduce workplace conflict and HR problems. Proper training can equip employees with the skills necessary to navigate challenges and conflicts, improving team dynamics and reducing the likelihood of HR issues.
Investing in employee training and development is a critical aspect of any successful business strategy. With targeted training programs for different types of employees, companies can improve employee engagement and retention, talent development, and overall team performance. By prioritising the growth and development of their employees, businesses can create a culture of innovation and success that benefits everyone involved.
Train more than your managers
Investing in employee training and development is a crucial component of any successful business strategy. However, it is not enough to provide only managerial-level employees with training opportunities. Junior employees, too, require specialised training to improve their skills and abilities, in order to achieve their full potential.
In fact, matching the training provided to junior employees with that given to managers can lead to significant benefits for both the individual employees and the company as a whole. For example, if a manager receives training on giving feedback, it is equally important to provide junior employees with training on how to handle feedback constructively - listening deeply, interrogating ambiguities, and collaborating on finding solutions. By doing so, employees at all levels will be better equipped to communicate and collaborate effectively, leading to improved overall team performance and success.
Moreover, matching training for junior employees with that given to managers can create a more cohesive and supportive company culture. When all employees receive equal opportunities for training and development, it can foster a sense of shared purpose and commitment to the organisation's goals. This can lead to improved job satisfaction, as well as greater employee engagement and retention. By prioritising training opportunities for all employees, businesses can create a more inclusive and supportive work environment that benefits everyone involved.
Training for new graduates
Turn new hires into rising stars
For less-experienced employees, such as new graduates, the transition from academia to the corporate or professional world can be challenging. While full of talent and enthusiasm, they may lack the necessary mental models and skills to navigate the complexities of the workplace. This is where a focused training program can play a meaningful role in ensuring the success and growth of younger employees.
By providing targeted training in essential business skills, such as time management, teamwork, and effective communication, younger employees can develop the required tools to excel in their roles. Such training can also help them to adapt to the unique challenges of a corporate or professional environment, such as navigating office politics, dealing with uncertainty and managing competing priorities.
Furthermore, training younger employees in group contexts can be especially valuable. Many recent graduates have not had significant experience collaborating in teams or group settings, and may struggle with collaborative decision-making and problem-solving. By providing specialised training in these areas, younger employees can develop the skills necessary to work effectively in group contexts, leading to improved team dynamics and overall team performance.
In addition, investing in the training and development of younger employees can have significant long-term benefits for the company. By identifying and nurturing talent from within the organisation, companies can create a pipeline of skilled and motivated employees who can rise through the ranks and take on increasingly senior roles. This can lead to more efficient and effective leadership, as well as greater opportunities for internal promotions and growth.
