Today’s line managers are under more pressure than ever.
They’re expected to deliver results, manage hybrid teams, support wellbeing, reduce absence, improve engagement and handle difficult conversations — often with little formal training.
Our Modern Line Manager Programme equips managers with the skills, confidence and practical tools to lead high-performing teams without driving burnout.
This isn’t soft skills training.
It’s performance-focused leadership development with wellbeing built in.
Line managers have the single biggest impact on:
Team productivity
Engagement and morale
Stress levels and burnout risk
Absence and presenteeism
Retention of key talent
When managers struggle, performance suffers.
When managers lead well, teams thrive.
By the end of the programme, managers will:
Lead with clarity, structure and confidence
Improve team productivity sustainably
Build psychologically safe, high-trust teams
Hold effective performance and feedback conversations
Recognise and respond appropriately to stress and mental health concerns
Prevent burnout by managing workload and energy effectively
Managers leave with practical frameworks they can apply immediately.
This programme is designed for organisations that want managers who can lead high-performing teams while supporting employee wellbeing. It is particularly valuable for:
Line Managers & Team Leaders
Managers responsible for day-to-day team performance who want practical tools to manage pressure, support wellbeing, and maintain productivity.
Newly Appointed Managers
Individuals stepping into management roles who need confidence in handling conversations about stress, workload, and team performance.
Senior Managers & Department Heads
Leaders who want to create healthier, more resilient teams while improving engagement, accountability, and results.
HR & People Teams
Organisations looking to equip managers with the skills to spot early signs of stress, reduce absence, and support a positive workplace culture.
Large Organisations With Multiple Managers
Businesses with 50+ managers or large operational teams who want a scalable programme that improves leadership capability across the organisation.
Role of a Manager
Managers play a critical role in shaping team performance, engagement, and wellbeing. This section explores how effective managers provide clear direction, set expectations, support their people, and create a positive working environment where individuals can perform at their best.
The UK Health and Safety Executive’s Management Standards provide a framework for identifying and managing workplace stress risks. Managers will learn how factors such as workload, control, support, relationships, role clarity, and organisational change can impact employee wellbeing and performance.
Not all pressure is harmful. In fact, healthy levels of pressure can help people stay focused and motivated. This section helps managers understand the difference between productive pressure and harmful stress, and how to recognise when pressure is beginning to negatively affect an employee’s wellbeing or performance.
Chronic stress can lead to burnout, reduced productivity, and increased absence. Managers will learn how to recognise early warning signs of stress and burnout, understand common workplace triggers, and take practical steps to reduce risk within their teams.
Managers are often the first point of contact when employees are struggling. This section builds awareness of common mental health challenges and helps managers develop the confidence to have supportive conversations and signpost employees to appropriate support.
Creating a healthy and high-performing workplace requires shared responsibility. Managers will explore how their behaviours, communication style, and decision-making influence team culture, and how they can model accountability to create a positive and productive environment.
Reasonable Adjustments
Managers have a responsibility to support employees who may be experiencing health challenges, disabilities, or mental health difficulties. This section explores what reasonable adjustments are, why they matter, and how managers can make practical changes to help individuals remain productive and supported at work.
Having supportive conversations about wellbeing can feel difficult for many managers. This section provides practical guidance on how to approach sensitive discussions, listen effectively, and create a safe space where employees feel comfortable sharing concerns.
Managers are not expected to solve every problem, but they should know where employees can access support. This section helps managers understand the range of internal and external support services available and how to confidently signpost employees to appropriate resources when needed.
Managers will be introduced to practical, evidence-based tools that can help improve communication, support wellbeing, and strengthen team performance. These tools are designed to be simple, actionable, and easy to apply in day-to-day management situations.
Wellbeing Action Plans provide a structured way for employees and managers to discuss what helps individuals stay well at work. Managers will learn how to use these plans to identify early warning signs, agree practical support strategies, and encourage open communication.
The training concludes by helping managers reflect on key learning points and identify practical actions they can implement within their teams. This ensures the learning translates into meaningful changes that support both employee wellbeing and team performance.
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Get in touch to learn more about our training services, and to arrange your FREE Wellbeing Insights report.
