Transforming new managers into confident leaders

We’ve just wrapped up another T2 Leadership Development Programme and seeing the transformation in participants over the four sessions has been genuinely inspiring. From nervous new managers to confident leaders, ready to take on their next challenge, the journey has been remarkable.

Four workshops for real-world results

Our CPD-certified programme consists of four powerful workshops that take participants on a comprehensive leadership journey:

1.     Leading yourself – Understanding your own leadership style and triggers.

2.     Leading others – Building trust and managing difficult personalities.

3.     Leading productively – Mastering delegation and the prioritisation of tasks.

4.     Communicating with clarity and confidence – Handling challenging conversations with assurance.

The latest cohort included delegates from five companies, representing diverse sectors from manufacturing to horticulture.

By the final session, participants had developed practical tools they could implement immediately, from confident feedback techniques, to effective delegation frameworks, strategies for running productive meetings, and having a stronger leadership presence to handle challenging situations with composure.

Leading Yourself

Leading Others

Leading Productively

Energy, engagement and real learning

What struck us most about this cohort was the energy they brought to each session. Participants wore their hearts on their sleeves, engaged openly with the material, and weren’t afraid to be vulnerable about the leadership challenges they are facing. That openness created an environment where real learning could happen.

The programme’s interactive nature meant participants worked through practical exercises, team-building challenges under pressure, and communication activities that revealed how they lead in real-world situations. The last two sessions incorporated kinaesthetic learning with hands-on tasks designed to show how people communicate, who listens, who leads, and who steps back when the pressure is on.

The psychometric profiling element of the programme proved to be a game-changer for many participants. Understanding their own behavioural triggers and those of their team members gave them practical insights they could apply immediately when they returned to work.  

Insightful, eye-opening and transformative

Here’s the verdict on the programme from two of the participants:

“I’m not a classroom person, but this programme exceeded all my expectations. The biggest eye- opener for me was realising I’d been treating people how I want to be treated, when I should have been treating them how they want to be treated. Understanding personality profiles and giving myself that 90 seconds to let the ‘chimp’ settle before responding has been transformative.

“The trust-building exercises taught me to listen to quieter voices on my team, not just the loudest. I’ve already recommended the T2 Leadership Development Programme to others and would absolutely do another course. It’s been insightful, knowledgeable, and I’m already implementing something from every session into my day-to-day.”

Nick Skelton, Head of Parking (UK & Ireland), Paragon ID

“I did the T2 Leadership Development Programme with Scott 2-3 years ago and found it so valuable that I brought three of my team along with this time. It was a massive eye-opener. Things you think you know, but don’t even consider, like triggers. The personality profile made me much more self-aware about why I react in certain ways and helped me understand others better too.

“Scott keeps you engaged all day long, unlike most courses where you switch off after half an hour. The delegation piece was huge for me. Learning that you can’t do everything yourself, and that delegating effectively helps both you and your team grow, has been really eye-opening. I’ve already got more people lined up to attend another T2 programme in the future.”

Sam Knaggs, Contracts Manager, CR Reynolds

The next generation of leaders

Reflecting on this cohort, what’s most rewarding is knowing these participants now have practical tools to develop their leadership influence and push on to the next level. Several have already recommended the programme to colleagues, with one participant taking part in the latest programme with three colleagues after previously experiencing the value firsthand.

If you’re a new manager, an emerging leader, or someone stepping into a more senior role, the T2 Leadership Development Programme offers practical, engaging learning that translates directly into real-world leadership capability.