In Person Courses (Sectors)

In-Person Courses

Leadership Training That Makes Your Business More Productive

Learn simple, straightforward leadership tactics and find out how to embed them in your company culture to change the way you operate.

We spend real time understanding what your leaders already do well and where the gaps are. Then, we guide the room to the areas that matter. Two days in, and your leaders know more and lead differently (and the whole business feels it).

Healthcare

Best for: Clinical team leaders, senior healthcare professionals, new healthcare managers, care home managers, chief nurses and matrons

Improve your healthcare leadership with a programme built for the pressure of clinical environments. We give you the confidence and practical tools to lead a ward, manage a shift, and hold your ground on hard days.

Education

Best for: Headteachers (and deputy/assistant heads), management staff, school leadership teams, heads of department

Lead departments and drive change with clarity. We equip education leaders with the skills to manage teams, navigate competing priorities, and build a culture people want to work in.

Finance

Best for: Fintech organisations, heads of financial departments, accounting leaders, fintech product leads, finance directors

Sharpen the leadership behind the numbers. We help finance leaders build teams that perform under pressure and cultures that hold up under pressure.

Pharmaceuticals

Best for: Regulatory affairs managers, quality assurance managers, R&D team leaders, production managers, compliance managers

Learn to lead in a sector where precision and people skills both matter. We support leaders in running compliant, high-performing teams without losing the human touch.

Business

Best for: Business owners, sales directors, operations managers, department heads, line managers

Turn good managers into leaders people follow. We focus on the behaviours that build trust, drive performance, and stick long after the course ends.

Public Sector

Best for: Local authority managers, civil service team leaders, council service leads, policy team leaders

Lead through complexity, scrutiny, and change. We give public sector leaders the practical skills and tools to build resilient teams and deliver results that matter.

What our customers say

See how real organisations transform leadership and improve results with our in-person courses.

“Spending a day with Neil Jurd was genuinely transformational. It sharpened my sense of purpose as a Headteacher, brought fresh clarity to how I lead, and gave me renewed energy for the future. Colleagues noticed the difference immediately – that sense of clarity, calm and purpose that Neil draws out so naturally.

That’s why I’ve now booked all 21 of our Extended Leadership Team onto Neil’s leadership programme. It’s the perfect blend of inspiration and practicality – designed for schools, rooted in real leadership, and accessible through his excellent online platform. If you’re serious about developing people and culture, start here.”

Neil gave a keynote talk to all of our Executive Team and Trust Leaders. He spoke about leadership and was very engaging – leaving us wanting more. The talk has already had an impact. We also bought copies of the leadership book for our leadership team and everyone has really enjoyed reading it & learning from it. We are keen to invite Neil back next year!

Leader-Connect online courses are an excellent tool for leadership development. Great courses for leaders in any line of work.

Neil Jurd and Leader-Connect have worked with our Senior Leadership Team, Headteachers and Trustees, and have had a very positive impact on each group.

We love the Online Learning Platform!

I love learning through Leader-Connect, brilliant for my own and my team’s leadership development.

Learn From Our Accredited Leadership Programmes

Accredited, Practical, & Built Around You

Every in-person programme carries accreditation from the Institute of Leadership. Delegates walk away as Members or Associate Members of the Institute.

We also build bespoke courses, tailored to your budget and your goals. We spend time understanding what your leaders already know and what your organisation needs and we shape the course around that. Same core material, different route through it, because your gaps aren’t the same as anyone else’s.

That’s the difference between sitting through a powerpoint presentation and learning from real experts.

Strong Teams Are Built On Trust

Trust, understanding, and shared purpose don’t happen by accident. Our team leadership courses build the behaviours that make teams thrive: communicating under pressure, handling conflict head-on, and motivating people through change.

We don’t lecture. We run immersive, real-world scenarios that put these skills to the test. You leave with strategies you’ve already practised in the course, not just theory.

Become a Better Leader In Just Two Days

Across two days of guided reflection, direct feedback, and hands-on challenges, you’ll learn how to adapt your style, inspire your teams, and make decisions with confidence.

And the impact doesn’t stop at leadership skills. Businesses that invest in our courses see it ripple outward. That means stronger teams, better performance, sharper decision-making across the board.

Ready to Develop the Leaders in Your Organisation?

Tell us about your team, and we’ll tell you exactly where to start.