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.
Leadership and Management News
Your Growth Strategy Is Probably Lying to You
Why your business feels stuck—and what you’re not being told about scaling Let’s be honest. Growth plans are everywhere. The 5-year vision deck. The strategic roadmap. The investor update that promises lift-off. But what if the real problem isn’t the strategy—but the...
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...
The Role of Leadership in Creating a Psychologically Safe Environment: Encouraging Voices of Concern
Psychological safety is a critical component of a healthy and effective workplace. It’s the feeling that you can speak up, share ideas, voice concerns, and admit mistakes without fear of retribution or ridicule. When leaders cultivate this environment, teams are more...
Why a One-Off Leadership Workshop is Unlikely to Change Behaviour: A Fresh Perspective
Imagine this: you’ve been asked to attend a one-off leadership workshop. You pack your bag with a sense of anticipation, hoping to return home a changed leader. You enter the conference room filled with like-minded professionals, colleagues ready to engage in...
Why High-Performance Athletes Have Coaches, But Rarely High-Performance Business Leaders
In the world of sports, the image of a high-performance athlete with their coach is a familiar one. Think of Michael Jordan with Phil Jackson, Serena Williams with Patrick Mouratoglou, or Tom Brady with his various coaches over the years. These athletes, who are at...
Understanding Safety Maturity Scales: Why Most Businesses Struggle to Move Beyond Compliance
Safety culture is a critical aspect of any organisation’s success, yet many businesses struggle to evolve past basic compliance and reactive safety practices. This plateau often stems from a lack of appreciation of what true safety leadership takes. Safety...
The Hidden Power of Systems: How They Quietly Drive Outcomes
This post has been inspired by a colleague and good friend Carl. Carl is a Director of Occupational Health and Safety at a respected National Educational Institute. We have worked together for many years and often Carl refers to systems driving outcomes. Dick Knowles...