Managing What Matters - People Powered Performance

Manage with Clarity & Purpose

Six practical modules designed to transform how you lead people, inspire teams, and deliver results that matter.

Or email us at hello@managingwhatmatters.co.uk

About the Programme

You've earned your place as a manager. Now it's time to become the kind of leader people want to follow.

Whether you're a first-time manager, team leader, or someone who's suddenly found themselves in charge, Managing What Matters gives you the skills, strategies, and confidence to bring out the best in others and deliver results you can be proud of.

Delivered over six interactive modules, this programme blends expert-led training with practical exercises and peer learning. You'll walk away with the tools you need to manage well and a complete Implementation Plan ready to put into action immediately.

Six Modules

Practical, applied learning for real managers.

Peer Network

Learn alongside managers from different sectors.

Real Results

Tools and strategies you can use immediately.

Six Powerful Modules

Real learning for real managers, applied immediately in your workplace

MPFG leadership workshop with participants engaged in collaborative learning around conference table
1

Managing with Purpose

Lead culture, outcomes, and resilience.

You'll learn:

  • How to establish a clear vision and strategy for your team
  • Techniques for building trust and psychological safety
  • Methods for developing team resilience through change
  • How to role-model the behaviours you want to see
MPFG Edinburgh cohort celebrating programme completion with certificates
2

Unlocking Potential

Build trust, empowerment, and accountability.

You'll learn:

  • Strategies for empowering team members to take ownership
  • How to build accountability without micromanaging
  • Techniques for recognizing and developing individual strengths
  • Creating an environment where people can do their best work
MPFG Stirling cohort 2024 celebrating successful programme completion
3

Communication & Influence

Lead change with dialogue and storytelling.

You'll learn:

  • How to communicate vision and strategy effectively
  • Storytelling techniques that inspire and motivate
  • Leading difficult conversations with confidence
  • Influencing without authority across the organization
MPFG workshop participants engaged in professional presentation with projection screen and flip charts
4

Coaching, Delegation & Development

Grow others and boost productivity.

You'll learn:

  • Coaching techniques to unlock potential in others
  • How to delegate effectively and develop capability
  • Creating individual development plans that work
  • Balancing support with challenge for optimal growth
MPFG participants collaborating around table with laptops and materials in bright modern workspace
5

Performance Matters

Create feedback cultures that drive results.

You'll learn:

  • How to give feedback that drives improvement
  • Managing underperformance with clarity and compassion
  • Creating a culture of continuous feedback
  • Setting clear expectations and measuring what matters
MPFG facilitator leading collaborative innovation workshop with participants brainstorming and problem-solving
6

Innovation from Within

Build creativity and problem-solving capacity.

You'll learn:

  • Fostering creativity and innovation in your team
  • Problem-solving frameworks for complex challenges
  • Creating space for experimentation and learning
  • Building a culture that embraces change and improvement

Meet Your Facilitators

Decades of experience delivering high-impact leadership development

Rebecca Maxwell, leadership development specialist and management trainer

Rebecca Maxwell

Perception Insights

Janis Bovaird-Martinez, executive coach and leadership facilitator

Janis Bovaird-Martinez

BOMA Coaching

John Drysdale, management training expert and leadership consultant

John Drysdale

No Guru

Why This Programme Works

Designed for new and emerging managers

Real-world, practical learning you can use immediately

Peer network for ongoing support

Free quarterly masterminds for alumni

Optional 1:1 coaching and DISC assessments

Experienced team with decades of expertise

Benefits to Your Organisation

When managers lead well, everything changes

Boost performance and productivity

Increase engagement and retention

Build healthier, happier teams

Strengthen organisational culture

Reduce conflict and burnout

Enable innovation and change

Improve customer outcomes

Develop the next generation of leaders

Choose Your Format

Same powerful content, delivered in the format that works best for you

In-Person

Central Scotland

£700+ VAT

Per person

January 2026 Cohort

Workshop Dates (Tuesdays):

  • • Tuesday 20th January
  • • Tuesday 3rd February
  • • Tuesday 17th February
  • • Tuesday 3rd March
  • • Tuesday 17th March
  • • Tuesday 31st March

9:30am - 4pm each day

Six interactive modules with expert facilitators

Face-to-face peer learning and networking

Complete Implementation Plan

Free quarterly alumni masterminds

Optional 1:1 coaching and DISC assessments

Book In-Person

Online

UK & Beyond

£500+ VAT

Per person

January 2026 Cohort

Workshop Dates (Thursdays):

  • • Thursday 29th January
  • • Thursday 12th February
  • • Thursday 26th February
  • • Thursday 12th March
  • • Thursday 26th March
  • • Thursday 9th April

9am - 1:30pm each day

Six interactive modules with expert facilitators

Virtual peer learning and networking

Complete Implementation Plan

Free quarterly alumni masterminds

Optional 1:1 coaching and DISC assessments

Book Online

Join a Free Taster Session

Not sure if Managing What Matters is right for you or your team? Join our free, interactive Taster Session to experience our facilitation style, explore the programme content in more depth, and get your questions answered.

Come curious and leave convinced as you discover more about this powerful programme.

Book Your Free Taster Session

Get in Touch

Have questions about the programme? Ready to book? We're here to help.

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For booking enquiries, questions about the programme, or general information

hello@managingwhatmatters.co.uk

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