What is the Team Leader Academy?
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The Sharing in Growth Team Leader Academy is a structured six-month leadership development programme designed to equip current and aspiring leaders with the capability to lead confidently and effectively in operational environments.
At its core:
- 10 structured modules
- 11 days of intensive, in-person training
- A comprehensive syllabus developed by industry experts
The programme integrates leadership behaviours, operational excellence, and commercial awareness to ensure participants can apply learning immediately within their teams.
The syllabus spans essential disciplines including employment relations, safe working practices, operational improvement, and financial awareness. Our Team Leader Academy delivers a balanced blend of technical depth and behavioural development.
A supported Learning Experience
Participants build practical capability across core leadership and operational disciplines:
- Employment relations and people management
- Safe working practices and compliance awareness
- Operational improvement and performance optimisation
- Financial awareness and commercial understanding
- Leadership behaviours and team engagement
The Academy strengthens both technical understanding and behavioural competence, ensuring leaders understand what good looks like and are able to consistently demonstrate it.
Supported by:
What learners will develop
The Team Leader Academy combines structured teaching with practical reinforcement to create measurable workplace impact.
The learning framework includes:
- Dynamic tutorials and expert-led instruction
- Hands-on workshops and scenario-based learning
- GO, LOOK, SEE best-practice visits
- Access to SiG’s online learning hub
- Module-specific workbooks and resources
Between modules, leaders receive dedicated coaching and mentoring to consolidate learning and translate theory into operational results.
Participants join a cross-organisational cohort, enabling peer exchange, shared learning, and exposure to diverse operational challenges.
Every element of the academy has been designed by industry experts to deliver meaningful leadership progression to its participants.
REGISTER YOUR INTEREST
Please use the form below to register your interest for our Team Leader Academy.
At SiG, we support you all the way
The LEARNER’S JOURNEY
FACE-TO-FACE
MODULE 01
EMPLOYMENT RELATIONS
0.5 Days
MODULE 02
SAFE WORKING
0.5 Days
MODULE 03
PERSONAL EFFECTIVENESS
1 Day
FACE-TO-FACE
MODULE 04
QUALITY AND CONTINUOUS IMPROVEMENT
3 Days
MODULE 05
FINANCE
0.5 Days
FACE-TO-FACE
MODULE 06
PEOPLE AND TEAMS
1 Day
MODULE 07
THE ROLE OF THE LEADER
1 Day
MODULE 08
OPERATIONAL GO-LOOK-SEE
1 Day
FACE-TO-FACE
MODULE 09
EFFECTIVE COMMUNICATION
1 Day
MODULE 10
LEADING HIGH PERFORMANCE TEAMS
1 Day
SiG coach attends learner’s site.*
Coaching session for 1–3 delegates to review logbook completion and reflect on learning outcomes from Modules.
Review session with Supervisor.
*All modules are delivered off-site, and the coaching sessions take place on-site at the client’s premises.
FACE-TO-FACE
FINAL STEPS
- Coaching session for 1–3 delegates to close out remaining actions and identify future support requirements.
- Session with the supervisor to review progress and next steps.
REMOTE
- Review of academy experience and overall impact.
- Finalise the course completion process.
Personal Effectiveness
1 Day
KEY TOPICS
The incomplete leader
Comfort zones
Self-talk
LEARNING METHOD
Facilitated training
Case studies
Group discussion
Individual reflection
LEARNING OUTCOME
Develop a greater understanding of yourself, how you react to situations, and why
Identify strategies and plans for increasing your personal effectiveness, improving your performance and the performance of those around you
Benefits of the team leader academy
COACHING AND MENTORING
Ongoing expert guidance reinforces learning between modules and supports real-world application.
SPECIALIST LEARNING RESOURCES
Comprehensive module workbooks, online materials, and practical exposure to operational best practice.
PEER NETWORKING OPPORTUNITIES
Access to a cohort of leaders across organisations, creating valuable professional connections and shared insight.
Is this course right
for you?
This programme is designed for:
- Current team leaders seeking structured leadership development
- Aspiring leaders preparing for increased responsibility
- Operational leaders within UK manufacturing and engineering services
No formal entry qualifications are required. What matters is commitment, curiosity, and readiness to apply learning in practice.
Whether developing an individual leader or an entire cohort, the Academy provides a structured pathway to stronger operational leadership.
Don’t just manage; lead, transform, and excel.
ENHANCE THE LEARNING
Organisations can increase the impact of the Team Leader Academy through:
- Post-module coaching
- On-site expert support
- Operational excellence engagement
These options provide tailored reinforcement to accelerate organisational outcomes.
How to register interest
The Team Leader Academy runs quarterly, with confirmed dates shared in advance to support resource planning.
To discuss suitability, request a quotation, or register interest in the next cohort, please visit our website and complete the enquiry form.
You will be able to discuss your current business development challenges, explore your objectives, and determine whether the programme is the right fit for you or your team.
Programme Investment
The Team Leader Academy is delivered as a complete six-month development journey, inclusive of all 10 modules, 11 in-person training days, specialist learning resources, coaching support, and a certificate of completion.
Preferential rates are available for organisations enrolling multiple delegates. Discounts apply when booking two or three participants onto the same cohort, supporting a consistent leadership approach across your teams while maximising return on investment.
About us
Sharing in Growth is a specialist consultancy established in 2013 to strengthen capability, productivity, and competitiveness within the UK’s high-value manufacturing and advanced services sectors.
Our work spans lean operations, manufacturing excellence, strategy, and leadership development.
Over the past decade, we have supported more than 100 businesses, delivering substantial improvements in operational performance, leadership capability, and long-term resilience.
Our approach is rooted in one principle: investing in people creates the conditions for sustainable success.
Why SiG?
Sharing in Growth is an award-winning consultancy recognised for measurable impact across UK engineering and manufacturing.
In 2025, we were recognised at the Management Consultancies Association (MCA) Awards for building capability and strengthening operational performance. We have also been named by the Financial Times as one of the UK’s Leading Management Consultancies.
Our programmes are built on real industry experience, practical application, and proven results.
Download the PROSPECTUS
REGISTER YOUR INTEREST
Please use the form below to register your interest for our Team Leader Academy.
FAQs
How does it work?
The course runs between 8.30am to 5.00pm (timings subject to change) over 11 days, during a six-month period.
What does it include?
The course runs between 8.30am to 5.00pm (timings subject to change) over 11 days, during a six-month period.
Is this course accredited?
Delegates who attend all the Team Leader Academy training days will receive a certificate of attendance. This award from Sharing in Growth is independently endorsed and widely respected throughout the manufacturing sector.
Who will be delivering this programme?
Delivered by endorsed Sharing in Growth training partners and coaches, the sessions will combine presentations, peer-to-peer discussions, group activities, and interactive learning exercises to ensure the experience is energetic, thought-provoking, and professionally relevant.
What if I miss a session?
Late cancellations or no-shows are subject to the booking terms and conditions. We understand that life can sometimes interfere with training, so if you inform us in advance, we will do our best to reschedule missed sessions for the next available intake.
EMPLOYMENT RELATIONS
0.5 Days
KEY TOPICS
Basic employment law and legislation
Company procedures and frameworks
Correct behaviours and practices
LEARNING METHOD
Facilitated training
Case studies
Group discussion
Individual reflection
LEARNING OUTCOME
To have an appreciation for the basic legal frameworks within which leaders must operate
How to reduce workplace issues as a leader
How to manage discipline and grievance issues
Safe Working
0.5 Days
KEY TOPICS
Safe working awareness and promotion
Identification and management of risk
Recording and reporting health and safety incidents
LEARNING METHOD
Experiential learning and workshop
Individual reflection
LEARNING OUTCOME
Develop an awareness of what team leaders’ roles and responsibilities are
Explore what these roles and responsibilities mean in the context of an incident
Develop an action list from personal reflections
Quality and Continuous Improvement
3 Days
KEY TOPICS
Standard setting and adherence
Data-driven problem solving and root cause analysis
Leading continuous improvement
LEARNING METHOD
Interactive workshop and simulation
LEARNING OUTCOME
Understanding the importance of standardisation and compliance
Knowledge of improvement tools and their practical application
Promote and inspire an environment for continuous improvement
Finance
0.5 Days
KEY TOPICS
Finance and accounting awareness
Operational cost drivers
Fundamentals of working capital
LEARNING METHOD
Facilitated training
Case studies
Group discussion
Individual reflection
LEARNING OUTCOME
Awareness of the three elements of financial statements and their purpose
Be able to identify cost reduction opportunity within operations and action accordingly
Have knowledge of the importance of cash to a business
People and Teams
1 Day
KEY TOPICS
Basics of organisational culture
Effective teams
Empowering a team to enact
LEARNING METHOD
Facilitated training
Case studies
Group discussion
Individual reflection
LEARNING OUTCOME
Develop a greater understanding of your team’s culture and the individual styles within it
Apply the models to increase your team’s effectiveness, improving your performance and creating a culture for success
The Role of The Leader
1 Day
KEY TOPICS
Defining the role of the leader
Visual leadership and factory
Applying structure and standards to your leadership role
LEARNING METHOD
Facilitated training
Case studies
Group discussion
Individual reflection
LEARNING OUTCOME
Begin to develop a daily standardised approach to balance reactive and proactive tasks within role
Understand the importance of go-look-see to understand the status and reality of operational conditions
Gain an appreciation of how visual management and short interval control drives performance improvement
Operational Go-Look-See
1 Day
KEY TOPICS
Vision setting – the art of the possible
Standardised production system
Effective line management
LEARNING METHOD
Taking place at Toyota
Factory visit
Shop floor tour
LEARNING OUTCOME
An appreciation of a systemised approach to driving operational excellence
Reinforcement of the importance of respecting and motivating team members in the creation of a high-performance culture
Inspiration to develop your own standardised approach to effective line management
Effective Communication
1 Day
KEY TOPICS
Communicating as a leader
Communicating in a structured and confident manner
Influencing without authority
LEARNING METHOD
Facilitated training
Case studies
Group discussion
Individual reflection
LEARNING OUTCOME
Be able to communicate with confidence
Communicate as a leader and an extension of the management team
Creating an ACE culture within the team
Understanding the role you play in promoting the image of your team and workplace
LEADING HIGH PERFORMING TEAMS
1 Day
KEY TOPICS
Leadership guiding principles
Coaching for performance
Managing change
LEARNING METHOD
Facilitated training
Case studies
Group discussion
Individual reflection
LEARNING OUTCOME
Awareness of how leadership behaviours directly impact team performance and enable positive change
Understand the importance of leading with questions and gain practical experience of applying coaching techniques
Identify strategies to lead and guide teams through change