Team Leader Academy
At the Sharing in Growth Team Leader Academy, we don’t just train leaders – we catalyse transformation. Our programme is designed to equip manufacturing and engineering services team leaders with the power to drive impactful improvements and skyrocket their personal growth.
Ignite passion.
Share vision.
Master skills.
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COURSE OVERVIEW
The Sharing in Growth Team Leader Academy offers a comprehensive six-month leadership programme. At its core are 10 cutting-edge modules, delivered through 11 days of intensive, in-person training. The syllabus covers a wide range of essential topics, from employment relations and safe working practices to operational improvement and financial awareness.
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LEARNING EXPERIENCE
Dive into a multi-faceted learning experience with SiG’s balanced approach to the development of both behavioural and technical competencies. This framework includes:
- Dynamic tutorials
- Hands-on workshops
- Eye-opening best practice go-look-see visits
- Exclusive access to SiG’s online learning hub
COURSE MODULES
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
WHO SHOULD ATTEND?
Are you an operational leader in UK manufacturing or engineering services? Does your organisation have a team leader, or group of team leaders that you want to develop? Are you ready to develop a high performing team of operational leaders? This is your launchpad.
This course is perfect for operational leaders hungry to advance their leadership skills and practical know-how.
Don’t just manage; lead, transform, and excel.
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ADD-ON SERVICES
We offer comprehensive add-on support to enhance the learning experience. This includes post-module coaching to reinforce and apply new skills, onsite support from Sharing in Growth experts to provide hands-on guidance, and operational excellence engagement to drive continuous improvement.
These services ensure participants receive tailored, ongoing assistance to achieve their professional and organisational goals.
REGISTER YOUR INTEREST
We run our academy on a demand fulfil basis, however we endeavour to give three-months’ notice of a full schedule of training dates to allow businesses to manage resource effectively.
We also offer an Academy PLUS package, which includes one-to-one coaching with Sharing in Growth experts to support delegates in implementing learning back into their businesses in the most impactful way.
Complete the form below to register interest to join our next cohort and receive a quotation.
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 is the entry-level requirement?
There are no entry-level qualifications required to join the academy. All you need is a hunger to learn and a commitment to action what you have learned.
What does it include?
You will gain access to valuable materials, receive world-class instruction from top training providers, and become part of a network of like-minded leaders.
What is the certification?
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.
REGISTER YOUR INTEREST
Please use the form below to register your interest for our Team Leader Academy.