Training for Managers
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We’re one of Derby’s leading management training providers

Clare training

We’re one of Derby’s leading HR and management training providers and we are passionate about helping managers learn the skills to become an effective manager and to build the confidence to apply the knowledge every day in their workplace. We offer team leaders, supervisors, and people managers engaging and effective training in Leadership & Management, HR & Employment Law, and Health & Wellbeing.  

Our training is founded in real-world experience and delivered by highly qualified trainers who have managed teams in variety of workplaces, and so understand first-hand the challenges managers actually face on a day-to-day basis.

We can deliver our training in whatever format best suits you, ranging from single off-the-shelf bite-sized online sessions to bespoke programmes of full-day classroom based sessions. We don’t view our training as simply an end in itself, but rather as part of a wider strategic approach to helping your business get to where it wants to go. 

Knowing how to manage people well is one of the most important work skills in life. The best managers continuously learn the tools to add to their management toolbox. 

We’re 5-star rated management trainers

Engaging, thought-provoking and practical training
“Clare came to deliver a one-day leadership workshop to our management team.  It was engaging, thought-provoking and gave our team plenty of really practical ideas that we can put into action straight away. Thanks Clare and the team at Loates for a great day!”

What area of management training are you interested in?

  • Sarah delivering HR & Employment Law training

    Leadership & Management Training for Managers

    Managing people is hard but very rewarding and a role in which you never stop learning. Our training focuses on the skills and knowledge needed and how to apply these practices in everyday work situations. We offer a variety of training solutions to suit all budgets and learning styles.

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  • Gemma delivering HR & Employment Law training

    HR & Employment Law Training for Managers

    HR & Employment Law is complex and ever changing. We know many managers worry about doing or saying the wrong thing. Our HR & Employment Law training is here to ensure managers are up to date with current legislation and good practice, that they can deliver in the workplace.

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  • Health & Wellbeing training

    Health & Wellbeing Training for Managers

    Investing in workplace wellbeing is not only beneficial for employees but also has a significant impact on business performance. When employees are healthy, happy, and supported, they are more likely to be engaged, productive, and committed to their work.

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Upcoming management training courses

Regularly scheduled public courses, ideal for individuals or small groups.

Bitesize : How to Manage Poor Performance
Knowing how to deal with poor performance is often a challenge for managers but tolerating poor performance can lead to having a negative effect on the whole team. Using our HR expertise this session focused on procedures and practices within employment legislation that support you as a manager when tackling underperforming team members.
📅 Wednesday 5th August 2026, 09:30⁠–⁠11:30
📍 Online Delivery
💷 £99
Bitesize : How to Conduct an Investigation
This module supports managers who may be involved in workplace investigations. It focuses on how to prepare properly, gather information fairly, and avoid common mistakes that can undermine outcomes.
📅 Tuesday 11th August 2026, 09:30⁠–⁠11:30
📍 Online Delivery
💷 £99
Lunch & Learn : How to Have Mental Health Conversations
By the end of the session, you will know more about mental health and be able to confidently have conversations with your team members to support their mental health in the workplace.
📅 Tuesday 11th August 2026, 12:00⁠–⁠13:00
📍 Online Delivery
✨FREE!✨

What type of management training are you interested in?

  • Sarah delivering online HR & employment law training

    Management Essentials Bitesize Series

    This bitesize learning series consists of a collection of regularly scheduled 2-hour online webinars covering the core elements of managing people. The sessions are suitable both for current managers looking to improve and expand their skill-set, as well as aspiring managers looking to understand more about what the role will entail.

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  • Gemma delivering HR & Employment Law training

    Management Development Multi-Day Programme

    This programme consists of a set of core modules which can be supplemented by additional optional modules to build a comprehensive package of management training tailored to the specific needs of your organisation. Each module is a full day of classroom-based training delivered in-person at your workplace.

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  • Sarah delivering online HR & employment law training

    HR Essentials Bitesize Series

    This bitesize learning series consists of a collection of regularly scheduled 2-hour online webinars covering the core elements of HR & employment law. The sessions are suitable both for current managers looking to improve and expand their skill-set, as well as aspiring managers looking to understand more about what the role will entail.

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  • Gemma delivering HR & Employment Law training

    How to be a Manager 2-Day Course

    All the content from our bitesize online series delivered as a 2-day in-person classroom-based course. An extremely time and cost efficient way to do the ‘full monty’!

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  • Sarah delivering online HR & employment law training

    Bitesize Series

    This bitesize learning series consists of a collection of regularly scheduled 2-hour online webinars covering the core elements of managing people. The sessions are suitable both for current managers looking to improve and expand their skill-set, as well as aspiring managers looking to understand more about what the role will entail.

    Find out more…

We specialise in engaging and effective management training

We can help you with management training!

Sarah Loates

Already know what you want? Great, let’s get to it!

Not sure exactly what you need? No problem!

Our friendly and down-to-earth management training experts will point you in the right direction. We’d love to have an informal chat to find out more about your business and so help you identify the areas most in need of attention.

We’re not after a quick sale, we’re all about building long-term relationships. In fact, we don’t even employ any sales people. Which means that right from the start you’ll be talking directly to someone who can actually help you.

We’re ready and waiting, so just get in touch!