Leadership and Management Development
At ACN, we create bespoke training solutions tailored to the specific needs of your organisation. Our approach centres on building practical programmes based on clients needs. Delivery of flexible, sustainable programmes that empower your team with the skills and confidence to excel. We design training that aligns with your goals and promotes ongoing development. We offer Train-the-Trainer options or ACN-led facilitation that supports your people and teams to thrive.
Overall, 77.2% of respondents noted moderate to exceptional improvements in those who were in the cohort. Several have now been promoted or provided opportunities to step up into interim senior management positions.
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Leadership Training
ACN’s leadership training program is designed through a collaborative partnership to enhance leadership skills and foster self-improvement. Developed as a practical toolkit, it helps participants identify and strengthen areas for improvement through a comprehensive understanding of contemporary leadership practice and theory, coupled with practical activities that focus on targeted improvements and fostering a growth mindset.
Cohort Approach: The program adopts a cohort approach, combining self and group learning opportunities. This collaborative learning environment fosters peer support and shared experiences, enriching the overall learning journey.
Management Foundation Training
ACN’s Management Foundation Training Programme is designed through a collaborative partnership with our clients to introduce management skills and techniques. This practical toolkit aids newly appointed managers, front-line leaders, supervisors, and middle managers in their journey of identifying and enhancing areas for improvement. It provides a thorough understanding of contemporary management practices and theories, coupled with bespoke practical activities tailored to their specific organisation and sector. This is a very practical programme.
Cohort Approach: The program adopts a cohort approach, combining self and group learning opportunities. This collaborative learning environment fosters peer support and shared experiences, enriching the overall learning journey.
Aligned Leadership
Committed, authentic, and aligned leadership forms the strongest foundation for transformation. When leaders at different levels lack shared dedication to a common vision, coordinated action is hindered. We partner with leaders to align them around a shared vision of success and a values-based approach to achieving it.
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ACN – AI Powered Tools
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Resilience and Learning from Mistakes – Lessons from the Field, the Frontline, and Beyond
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Communication That Cuts Through: Lessons from the Field, the Frontline, and Beyond
Post #4 in the Leadership Lessons Series On the field, if your message doesn’t land, the game starts to lose shape. In leadership — whether it’s in a site shed, a team meeting, or a tough conversation mid-shift — it’s the same. When communication misses, people don’t...
Thinking Ahead, Not Just Reacting: Leadership Lessons from the Field, the Frontline, and Beyond
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Leadership Under Pressure: Lessons from the Field, the Frontline, and Beyond
A perspective shaped by elite sport, executive leadership, and organisational transformation. Leading When the Heat Is On I’ve come to believe that how a leader shows up under pressure is more defining than any strategy, vision statement, or set of goals. Pressure...
Your Growth Strategy Is Probably Lying to You
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Leadership Lessons from the Rugby Field: Insights from an International Match Official
After more than two decades as an international rugby referee, I’ve had the privilege of officiating at some of the world’s biggest tournaments, including the Rugby World Cup, Six Nations, The Rugby Championship, British & Irish Lions, and Super Rugby. Across 47...
The Hidden Risks Draining Australian Workplaces (And How Smart Leaders Stay Ahead)
High turnover. Workplace stress. Leadership blind spots. Sound familiar? The latest AHRI Work Outlook Report reveals that employee turnover remains high at 16%, with high workloads and poor leadership cited as the top reasons people are leaving their jobs....
The Leadership Trends Shaping 2025 – Are We Focusing on What Really Matters?
As we look ahead to 2025, leadership discussions are shifting towards adaptability, collaboration, and authentic leadership—themes that resonate deeply with the challenges leaders face today. Korn Ferry recently highlighted the top five leadership trends for 2025,...
Why Some Organisations Choose the Easy Way Out in Workplace Culture
Building a strong, positive workplace culture is often touted as the secret to long-term success. Yet, despite this well-known fact, many organisations still opt for quick fixes over meaningful, sustained change. Why is this? Why do so many CEOs choose to focus on...