John McLean asked:
different schools of thought when it comes to defining what good leadership actually is. Some that will tell you that team leaders and managers should be all seeing and knowing which can often make them appear unapproachable whereas others have a more hands on approach which creates a more pleasant atmosphere within the workplace. Often there can be mixed messages in businesses when managers and team leaders are unsure of exactly what is required of them in their role, especially if they are new to the business and have not had a management role before. These are the people within your business that should be at the top of the list to receive leadership training-although there are probably a few others within every business who could benefit from some additional training!
If you want to get the very best from your teams it is crucial that they are lead by the best and this can sometimes be difficult to ensure, particularly if you have team leaders or managers who favour the ‘old school’ ideals of management. The workplace of today relies on effective communication and sound leadership who can be looked upon to motivate and inspire their teams each day. Due to these needs leadership training is developed to ensure that anyone in a management position in any business can have access to such training. Large organisations usually have their own training courses developed on site which meet the leadership training needs of the business. Smaller businesses find that they don’t have the resources to have a dedicated training department so they turn to training providers to deliver their training courses.
Choosing the right training provider can be a hard choice as there are many company’s who all offer similar services -and this is where the problems can start. Get the wrong training provider and you will not only be letting your staff attend a poorly planned and executed training course but you will also be wasting money by doing so, and for smaller businesses wasted money is a key concern. To get the best out of a training course in terms of value for money and for your staff you should look to a company that will not only offer you outstanding training courses but will consult with you to create a training course that has the vision and objectives of your business at its core.
One training provider that will work in conjunction with you to create a training course that is meets all your requirements is Premier Training. All of their trainers are professionals in their particular area and have also worked in managerial roles themselves, which means that not only will your staff benefit from having an excellent trainer delivering their leadership courses but as they have experience of the role personally they can pass on their own knowledge. Premier Training offer a total training solution that is cost effective and gets the kind of results that a business wants ?not only that but they are flexible in their approach and can alter their training courses to suit your exact needs.