From Busy to Brilliant: Equip Your Managers to Lead with Confidence

Your managers are working hard, but the business still feels stuck.

You're not alone.

Many SMEs promote trusted, capable team members into management… but forget one crucial thing: no one shows them how to lead.

That’s when the cracks appear:

• Tasks get done, but progress stalls

• Good people leave because they feel unsupported

• You’re still dragged in, to solve everyday problems

It’s not about effort, it’s about readiness.

The Real Problem? It’s Not a Skills Gap. It’s a Confidence Gap.

Most managers aren’t given the time or training to build leadership capability.
They’re expected to handle difficult conversations, motivate teams, make sound decisions, and manage performance, often with no real guidance.

And when people aren’t confident in their role, performance suffers.
So does retention. And so does your ability to grow.

Our Solution: The Practical Managers’ Playbook

Real training for real situations.

This isn’t off-the-shelf leadership theory.
It’s grounded, people-focused development, delivered by someone who’s been there, done it, and knows what works.

We focus on the practical application of soft skills, the critical behavioural competencies needed to manage people well. The programme isn’t just about understanding management. It’s about actionable techniques your managers can use immediately.

We cover:
✅ Managing conflict and poor performance
✅ Communicating clearly under pressure
✅ Building trust and accountability
✅ Confident decision-making
✅ Staying motivated and aligned with business goals

How It’s Delivered.

We understand every business is different, so flexibility is built in.

Choose from the following options:

Option 1 - The Empowered Manager Programme

• In-person, face-to-face masterclasses tailored to your organisation’s needs.

• Online group coaching to support managers with real-time challenges.

• Lifelong access to an online learning portal (the Learning Lab) includes twelve online learning modules offering self-paced learning with immediate workplace impact.

• An online collaborative space (The Co-Lab) to share experiences, ask questions and network.

• A personal coaching session for each delegate to support any individual challenges and provide additional personal development.

💷 Investment: £6,000 for up to 5 delegates | £650 per additional delegate (max 10)

Option 2 - The Practical Managers’ Playbook

A fully online version for remote teams or budget-conscious delivery.

• Twelve modules are delivered flexibly through our training portal (The Learning Lab), offering self-paced learning with immediate workplace impact.

• Twelve 1-hour face-to-face group online coaching sessions to support the online learning.

• Access to an online collaborative community for resource sharing, support and networking (The Co-Lab).

💷 Investment: £899 per delegate (or book three places for £2,250)

Whichever format you choose, the focus is always the same: Embedding capability and confidence.

The Result? Transformation. Not Just Training.

You’ll notice the shift:

• Fewer issues land on your desk

• Stronger, more confident managers

• Happier teams, better results

• Time back to focus on strategy, not firefighting

After working with us, clients often say things like:

Why Get Vantage?

Because we don’t do generic.

We work with you to understand what your managers really need and deliver development that sticks.

We specialise in supporting SMEs in the construction and professional services sectors.

We get the culture. We understand the pressure. And we get results quickly.

Ready for Managers who Manage well?

Book a call with Diane to talk about where your business is now and where it could be in just a few months.

📞 Call Diane on 07887 947163
📩 Or email: dianebirch@getvantage.me

Let’s take the pressure off your plate and put confidence back in your team.

Thank you to: https://www.nikkihazelton.co.uk/ for my wonderful photography.