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Management & Leadership Trends for 2026: What Leaders Must Prepare For

What are the management and leadership trends for 2026? Well, 2026 is going to be a defining year for managers and leaders. Not because of some dramatic shift in technology or a sudden evolution in workplace culture. The change is happening because teams are becoming...

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Management Training ROI: How to Turn Learning into Measurable Results (Not Just Attendance)

Most management training is measured by the wrong indicators. Companies track attendance, reaction scores, or how much people enjoyed the session. The problem is that none of these things prove the training made a difference. Real ROI is not about how someone felt during the...

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What Makes Management Training Work (2026 Guide)

Most management training fails. Not because managers are not interested. Not because the content is not relevant. And certainly not because organisations do not invest enough. It fails because training is treated as an event, something that happens on a date in the diary, rather...

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How to Choose the Right Management Training Provider

Choosing the right management training provider should be straightforward. You want a partner who develops confident managers, improves performance, and makes life easier for senior leaders. But the reality is very different. Search online and you will see page after page of providers claiming to...

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Best Management Training Providers in the UK (2026 Comparison Guide)

So, just who are the best management training providers in the UK? Choosing the right provider is a big decision. It impacts team performance, culture, productivity, and ultimately retention. Yet, when Learning and Development Managers and HR Teams start researching providers, something strange happens. Every...

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What Is Loud Quitting and How Should Managers Respond?

Loud quitting is when an employee leaves their job in a loud and public way, making sure everyone knows why. It’s driven by open frustration and public expressions of dissatisfaction which includes outspoken criticism, public rants, or dramatic social media exits. Unlike quiet quitting, which...

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What It Is Quiet Firing and How to Spot It

Quiet firing is when a manager makes an employee’s job so uncomfortable or unrewarding that they choose to leave on their own. It’s a subtle form of neglect, responsibilities shrink, opportunities vanish, and communication fades until the message is clear: you’re no longer wanted here....

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50 Office Jargon Phrases & What They Mean

Office jargon. It’s the language of meetings, emails and coffee chats, and half the time no one really knows what anyone’s on about. We nod along to “circle back” and “pivot” like it all makes sense, but deep down we’re just hoping someone else knows...

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Boreout at Work: A Manager’s Guide

Boreout is not just boredom. It is a serious issue that drains motivation, reduces performance and quietly drives good people out of your business. Unlike burnout, boreout often slips under the radar — especially in teams that seem quiet and compliant. But ignoring it comes...

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MTD Training In Sunday Times Best Places To Work List 2025

We’re incredibly proud and excited to share that MTD Training has been named one of The Sunday Times Best Places to Work 2025 for businesses with less than 50 staff. It is a huge moment for our team and a celebration of everything we’ve built...

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The Ultimate Guide to Managing Stress at Work

Stress at work is something most of us face but when it builds up, it can affect your focus, confidence and how you handle the day-to-day. From constant deadlines to tricky conversations, pressure is part of working life. But how you deal with it is...

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How to Prevent Poor Performance in the Workplace

You’ve probably heard of the phrase “Proper planning prevents poor performance.” It’s got several alternatives too! Poor performance in the workplace can be one of the trickiest issues for a manager to address. At best you’re identifying weaknesses in employees that they may not be...

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