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Whether you are looking for a refresher course or to learn additional skills to adapt to a new career challenge, our wide-ranging, innovative, highly stimulating and challenging leadership and management training courses will allow you to reach your, and your company's, goals.
Focusing on improving your leadership and management skills is key to enhancing your business capabilities and securing your position as an influential part of the business. With so much change taking place and being faced with many new challenges now is the time to focus on your skills in leadership, innovation, strategy, communication, finance, problem solving and conflict management, to name a few key areas.
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Clinical Research Project Management
11-13 Jun 2025 - Online webinar
Also on: 22 Oct 2025
The leading clinical research project management course designed specifically for the pharma/bio industries – also applicable to those working in medical devices and animal health
Presented by Laura Brown (bio)
Conflict Management for Pharmaceutical Executives
12-15 May 2025 - Online webinar
Also on: 15 Sep 2025
This highly effective four module webinar aims to help delegates to develop and hone their skills in resolving and managing conflict.
Presented by Robert Hersowitz (bio)
Effective Training Skills in the Pharma Industry
26-27 Jun 2025 - Online webinar
Also on: 9 Oct 2025
This interactive training skills and processes in pharma course is ideal for anyone with responsibility for planning or delivering training in the pharma, device or animal health industries (includes face-to-face and virtual training).
Presented by Laura Brown (bio)
Essential Skills for Writing Successful Business Cases
8 Jul 2025 - Online webinar
Also on: 12 Nov 2025
This masterclass will give you the skills and understanding to write clear, compelling and factual documents to give your business initiatives the best chance of success.
Presented by Helene Russell (bio)
From Inbox to Influence: Writing Compelling Emails, Presentations and More
3 Jun 2025 - Online webinar
Also on: 7 Oct 2025
This dynamic course helps professionals enhance their written communication skills through practical exercises focused on clarity, persuasion, and audience engagement across various formats like emails, presentations, and reports.
Presented by Christopher Walker (bio)
How to Improve Accuracy and Attention to Detail
5 Jun 2025 - Online webinar
Also on: 6 Oct 2025
Understand the importance of accuracy and attention to detail in day-to-day work and overcome the distractions of home working
Presented by Laura Brown (bio)
Interpersonal Project Management Skills for the Life Sciences Industries
10-11 Apr 2025 - Online webinar
Also on: 29 Sep 2025
This two-day interactive course covers the essential interpersonal skills needed to excel as a life sciences project manager.
Presented by Laura Brown (bio)
Managing The Modern Workplace: The Essentials On...Business Sense and Strategy
3 Apr 2025 - Online webinar
A successful business plan must be strategic, purposeful, and adaptable. In this talk, learn how to create a dynamic, working document.
Presented by Claire Mould (bio)
Managing The Modern Workplace: The Essentials On...Effective Communication and Negotiation Skills
11 Jun 2025 - Online webinar
By the end of the course, individuals will be prepared to confidently handle a wide range of communication and negotiation scenarios, driving successful and mutually beneficial results.
Presented by Claire Mould (bio)
Managing The Modern Workplace: The Essentials On...Keeping Employees at the Centre of the Policy, Process, and Practice
2 Jul 2025 - Online webinar
This programme will provide a clear understanding of the independent yet interdependent nature of policy, processes, and, practice – focusing on putting people at the centre of these.
Presented by Claire Mould (bio)
Managing The Modern Workplace: The Essentials On...Positive Recruitment and Retention
14 May 2025 - Online webinar
In this course, analyse the employee journey, gaining insights into each stage, and learn how value-based, compassionate recruitment practices can enhance organisational culture and long-term success.
Presented by Claire Mould (bio)
MBA Strategic Thinking for Pharma and Biopharma Professionals
16-17 Jun 2025 - Online webinar
Also on: 2 Oct 2025
Working in the highly competitive pharmaceutical industry, with ever-increasing change and pressure, is probably one of the most challenging managerial roles of any industry today.
Presented by Laura Brown (bio)
Modern Agile Leadership for Pharma and Biopharma Professionals: Adapting to a Changing Workplace
3-4 Jul 2025 - Online webinar
Also on: 17 Nov 2025
This comprehensive two-day course will introduce you to the core concepts of what makes an excellent leader - in the context of the pharmaceutical industry - and how to apply the different skills of leading your staff and team to maximise results
Presented by Laura Brown (bio)
Navigating Organisational Change: The People Aspect of Managing a Restructure
15 May 2025 - Online webinar
Also on: 18 Sep 2025
This course will empower leaders to drive positive transformation in their business, whilst staying within the law.
Presented by Kathy Daniels (bio)
Organisational Storytelling for Successful Business Leaders
18 Jun 2025 - Online webinar
Also on: 6 Oct 2025
A two-part deep dive into the benefits of storytelling for your organisation. Develop your skills to deliver engaging presentations to connect with people in an impactful way to achieve your business goals.
Presented by Helene Russell (bio)
Positive Persuading and Influencing Skills for Pharma Professionals
7-10 Jul 2025 - Online webinar
Also on: 10 Nov 2025
This two-day workshop will give you an opportunity to improve and enhance your persuading and influencing skills within business
Presented by Robert Hersowitz (bio)
Project Management for Pharma Professionals
24-25 Jul 2025 - Online webinar
Also on: 1 Dec 2025
This interactive two-day course has been designed to provide you with a thorough understanding of both technical and interpersonal project management skills.
Presented by Laura Brown (bio)
Root Cause Analysis and Critical Thinking
15 Jul 2025 - Online webinar
Also on: 24 Nov 2025
This programme will explore the key concepts of critical thinking applied to problem solving and decision making for pharmaceutical and biopharmaceutical professionals.
Presented by Laura Brown (bio)
Social Media and the Workplace: Best Practices and Recruitment Insights
22 May 2025 - Online webinar
Also on: 17 Sep 2025
If your employees are posting about your company on their personal social media accounts, do you know what you can and cannot do about it? And are you aware of how you can use social media for recruitment?
Presented by Kathy Daniels (bio)
Successfully Managing Disciplinary and Dismissals Procedures for Line Managers
22 Jul 2025 - Online webinar
Understand how to professionally, legally and sensitively manage disciplinary procedures and get to grips with the differences between fair and unfair dismissals.
Presented by Kathy Daniels (bio)
The Leadership and Management Summer School for Pharma Professionals
7-11 Jul 2025 - Online webinar
Working in the highly competitive pharmaceutical industry, with ever-increasing change and pressure, is probably one of the most challenging managerial roles of any industry today. This 5-day Summer School has been especially designed to help you transcend these challenges by training you to become equipped to see the bigger picture in all aspects of your role.
Presented by
Leela Barham (bio)
and 3 more leading experts
The Leading Note: Clare Hole with 'Pulling Together: Lessons from International Rowing and Dressage'
16 May 2025 - Online webinar
By comparing the unique demands of dressage and rowing, this talk will discuss resilience, setting actionable goals and building a cohesive team though clear communication and shared values.
Presented by Clare Hole (bio)
The Leading Note: Dr David Bryon with ‘The Importance of a Challenge and Change Mentality: Lessons From Low-Cost Airlines'
29 Apr 2025 - Online webinar
This course will highlight how businesses in other sectors can learn from the low-cost carrier initiatives, especially in relation to challenge, change and customer service.
Presented by David Bryon (bio)
The Leading Note: Ed Jordan with 'Walk in Winning'
25 Mar 2025 - Online webinar
With the pace of technology, desire for flexibility and search for meaning shaping the world of work, there is a need for a new leader, and that leader is you.
Presented by Ed Jordan (bio)
The Leading Note: Janette Benaddi with 'Rowing the Ocean of Success: Lessons in Leadership, Teamwork, and Triumph'
7 Jul 2025 - Online webinar
How do you lead when the seas are rough, the journey feels endless, and the goal seems impossibly far? This talk offers actionable strategies for staying focused, motivating others, and navigating uncertainty with confidence.
Presented by Janette Benaddi (bio)
The Leading Note: William Thomson with 'The Wayfinder Philosophy: The Four Secrets of Success'
12 Jun 2025 - Online webinar
Influenced by the boldness of pioneering explorers who ventured into the unknown, this talk is an inspirational speaking event that unlocks the secrets to navigating uncertainty and achieving purpose.
Presented by William Thomson (bio)
The Pharma Mini MBA
19-21 Mar 2025 - Online webinar
Also on: 9 Jul 2025
A three-day accelerated management programme to give you the high-performance management skills of an MBA, designed specifically for pharmaceutical/biotechnology professionals and also applicable to medical device/animal health industries
Understanding and Improving Business Processes
24 Jul 2025 - Online webinar
Also on: 27 Nov 2025
This highly focussed course will give you the knowledge and skills to evaluate and optimise your organisations strategies for understanding and improving business processes.
Presented by Helene Russell (bio)
Understanding and Navigating the Employment Tribunal Process for Line Managers
1 May 2025 - Online webinar
Also on: 8 Sep 2025
Thousands of claims are put before the Employment Tribunal every year. Do you have a clear understanding of the process and how best to approach it?
Presented by Kathy Daniels (bio)
What Do Journalists Want? Cultivating Public Relationships (PR) in the Life Sciences
8 Jul 2025 - Online webinar
Also on: 4 Nov 2025
Participants will explore what journalists seek in their interactions with PR professionals, particularly in conveying complex scientific information to the public.
Presented by Christopher Walker (bio)
Working with Emotional Intelligence in the Pharmaceutical and Biopharma Industry
30 Jun 2025 - Online webinar
Also on: 20 Oct 2025
This course will help participants learn to communicate and influence more effectively within the pharma and biopharma industries.
Presented by Laura Brown (bio)