Leadership and Management

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Total Training’s Leadership and Management courses equip managers at every career stage with the skills and confidence to lead effectively in the public sector.

Effective leadership in the public sector demands more than technical expertise;, it requires self-awareness, resilience and the ability to bring people with you through complexity and change. Our programmes are built around the realities of managing in government, drawing on the lived experience of trainers who have led teams and organisations through exactly the kind of challenges our delegates encounter. We help managers at every level build the confidence and capability to lead with greater clarity and impact.

Courses

All courses are delivered by experienced practitioners and are available as open enrolment sessions, bespoke organisational programmes or as part of a structured accredited qualification.
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Leading successful teams
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Stakeholder engagement and partnership working
The fundamentals of project management
Being a successful Project Manager
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Being a successful Senior Responsible Officer
Chairing meetings
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The emotionally intelligent leader
First line management
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Handling complaints and allegations
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Leading remote teams
Leading change with foresight
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Strategy into delivery

Global

Total Training supports public sector capability worldwide through specialist training, coaching and consultancy for governments and public institutions. Drawing on over two decades of experience across more than 50 countries, our expert-led programmes focus on practical capabilities, from policy and governance to communication and digital working, to build resilient, high-performing teams.

Upcoming Events

April 21, 2026

Policy Forum

Our upcoming Policy Forum will bring together policy professionals from across government to exchange practical insights, reflect on what training approaches are delivering real impact, and explore what this means for capability across the Civil Service.

Free to attend

June 5, 2026

Reading Legislation

The purpose of this day is to equip our attendees with an understanding of the processes within government that brings forward legislation...
From £345 + VAT
June 25, 2026

Political Awareness and Influencing

To influence policy, you need to understand the complexities of the changing UK constitutional set-up, how it all fits together in practice, and what the points of access and influence are.
From £345 + VAT
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