Leadership training course for just one person in Ashbourne
With tutor Support and Coaching

If you’re searching for a leadership training course for just one person in Ashbourne, this programme is designed for exactly that.

Because sometimes the best investment isn’t a large group course.
Sometimes the real opportunity is developing one key individual - the person who influences the team, sets the standard, and has the potential to create a ripple effect across the whole business.

Not every manager needs the same training at the same time.
And not every challenge can be solved in a classroom setting.

Sometimes you don’t need a group course.
You need focused development that is personal, practical, and built around the real pressures of leadership - communication, confidence, time management, performance conversations, and leading people well.

This is a one to one leadership and management training programme delivered in Derbyshire, built around 12 powerful modules designed to develop confident, capable managers and leaders.

It’s structured, supportive, and results-driven.
And most importantly, it helps the person leave training able to lead with more clarity, more confidence, and more impact - not just in theory, but in the real world.

It’s personal. It’s practical. And it creates real results.

Leadership training course for just one person in Ashbourne | With Tutor Support and Coaching

Hello, and welcome.

I’m Adrian Close, and I created this leadership academy for one reason:

To help managers and leaders become more confident, more capable, and more effective, without overwhelm, waffle, or theory that doesn’t work in the real world.

This programme is built for busy people who want to lead well, manage people properly, and feel in control of their time and responsibilities.

You will gain practical skills you can apply immediately, and a clear structure you can follow over the next 12 months to keep improving.

Why One to One Leadership Training Works So Well

One to one training gives you something group training often cannot:

• Personalised support

• Honest, confidential discussion

• Fast progress and focused development

• Training based on your role, not generic examples

• Flexible delivery across Derby and Derbyshire

If you want a leadership course that feels relevant, useful and immediately applicable, one-to-one training is the most effective option.

What This Leadership Training Course Includes

This leadership academy includes 12 core modules, each designed to build a manager who is:

• Confident

• Clear

• Organised

• Strong with people

• Professional under pressure

• Able to lead performance and change

The modules are delivered as:

• Short action focused video presentations

• Immediate follow up actions

• A structured leadership development journey over time

• Monthly support and coaching delivered virtually

Welcome

We start by setting the foundations.

This module helps you clarify:

• Your role as a leader
• What great management looks like
• The results you want to create
• The behaviours you want to be known for

Module 1: People Management Essentials

This module gives you the core skills every manager needs, including:

• Setting expectations
• Managing day-to-day behaviour
• Building trust
• Leading fairly and consistently

Module 7: HR Fundamentals for Managers

Many managers feel nervous about HR issues.

This module gives you confidence in:

• What you can and cannot do
• Handling issues early
• Keeping things fair
• Managing risk while still being human

Module 2: Lead with Impact

Leadership is not about being the busiest person.

In this module we focus on:

• Leading with confidence
• Making decisions
• Creating direction
• Being respected without needing to be liked

Module 8: Coaching for Performance

Coaching is one of the strongest leadership skills you can develop.

You’ll learn:

• How to coach without micromanaging
• How to develop people properly
• How to improve capability and confidence
• How to create accountability

Module 3: Stop Firefighting: Take Control of Your Time

This is one of the most valuable modules for busy managers.

You’ll learn:

• How to prioritise properly
• How to reduce constant interruptions
• How to plan your week with clarity
• How to regain control of your workload

Module 9: Managing Challenging Conversations

This is where many managers struggle.

This module gives you a practical structure for:

• Difficult conversations
• Behaviour issues
• Underperformance
• Conflict
• Saying what needs to be said professionally

Module 4: Communicate with Impact

This module strengthens your communication style so you can:

• Speak clearly and confidently
• Handle pushback
• Be assertive without being aggressive
• Improve team communication and engagement

Module 10: Performance Reviews That Motivate

Most performance reviews feel awkward and pointless.

This module helps you:

• Prepare properly
• Make reviews motivating and meaningful
• Link performance to standards
• Agree clear next steps

Module 5: Smart Hiring for Managers

Hiring mistakes are expensive.

This module covers:

• How to interview effectively
• What to look for beyond a CV
• How to avoid “nice but useless” hires
• How to build a stronger team from the start

Module 11: Building High-Performance Teams

This module focuses on what makes teams genuinely effective.

We cover:

• Team culture
• Roles and responsibility
• Psychological safety
• Accountability
• Building pride and standards

Module 6: Leading Change with Confidence

Change is constant — and it’s often uncomfortable.

This module helps you:

• Lead change calmly and clearly
• Communicate change in a way people trust
• Handle resistance
• Keep performance stable during uncertainty

Module 12: Mentoring for Growth

Strong leaders develop others.

In this module you’ll learn:

• How to mentor team members
• How to spot potential
• How to support growth without creating dependency
• How to build a pipeline of talent

Module 13: Mentoring for Growth

Strong leaders develop others.

In this module you’ll learn:

• How to mentor team members
• How to spot potential
• How to support growth without creating dependency
• How to build a pipeline of talent

About Adrian Close - Your Tutor, Mentor and Coach

I’m Adrian Close, a leadership trainer with over 20 years’ experience working with managers, team leaders and senior leaders across a wide range of organisations.

I have worked with growing SMEs, manufacturing and engineering businesses, professional service firms and leadership teams who want practical development that makes a real difference. My focus has always been the same: helping leaders manage people well, communicate clearly and build strong, accountable teams.

I believe leadership is not about titles or personality. It is about standards, clarity and consistency. Good leadership can be learned. Strong management can be developed. And when leaders improve, performance improves.

My approach is practical, structured and honest. I don’t deliver theory-heavy training that sounds impressive but changes nothing. Instead, I focus on real workplace challenges - difficult conversations, time management, performance standards, delegation and building high-performance teams.

Everything is designed to be applied immediately.

If you are investing in leadership training for just one person in Derbyshire, you want to know it will be relevant, professional and grounded in real-world experience.

That is exactly what this programme delivers.

Bonus Section: Future Focus (12-Month Implementation Plan)

This bonus section brings everything together.

Because training is only valuable if it gets implemented.

Here we focus on:

Turning Learning Into Leadership Habits

You’ll create a clear plan for:

• What to implement first
• What to practise weekly
• What to review monthly

A 12-Month Leadership Development Roadmap

You’ll leave with a structured approach to:

• Improve performance over time
• Track progress
• Stay focused on the right priorities
• Keep developing without overwhelm

Staying Consistent Under Pressure

This final section helps you protect what you’ve learned, even when work gets busy again.

Who This Leadership Academy Is For

This programme is ideal for:

• New managers
• First-time team leaders
• Supervisors stepping into management
• Experienced managers who want to improve confidence and clarity
• Business owners who lead teams
• Senior leaders who want a practical refresh

If you have one person in your organisation who needs development, this programme is a powerful investment.

Benefits for the Individual (and the Business)

After completing this programme, people typically report:

• Better leadership confidence

• Stronger communication

• Improved time management

• Fewer problems being escalated

• Better handling of people issues

• More consistency and professionalism

• Improved team performance and morale

This is not theoretical training.
It is practical leadership development that improves day-to-day performance.

What Businesses Often Notice Within 90 Days

• Up to 30% reduction in reactive “firefighting” issues
• Clearer weekly priorities and improved planning structure
• More consistent performance standards across the team
• Fewer issues escalated to senior management
• Improved confidence when handling difficult conversations
• Stronger delegation and reduced manager overload
• More focused and efficient team meetings
• Increased accountability within the team

Practical Improvements Leaders Report

Managers who complete this programme often report:

• “I feel more in control of my time and workload.”
• “I now handle challenging conversations calmly and clearly.”
• “My team understands expectations more clearly.”
• “Meetings are shorter and more productive.”
• “I’m delegating more effectively instead of doing everything myself.”

Measurable Workplace Shifts

In growing businesses, improvements often include:

• Fewer repeated performance conversations
• Reduced misunderstandings caused by unclear communication
• Faster resolution of team issues
• Greater consistency in how standards are applied
• Noticeable improvement in team morale

When one leader improves, the impact spreads across the team.

Why These Results Happen

Because this is not theoretical training.

It is:

• Practical
• Structured
• Tailored to real challenges
• Focused on immediate implementation
• Supported by a 12-month future focus plan

Leadership behaviour changes.
Standards become clearer.
Time is used more effectively.

And performance improves.