Relational leaders training helps leaders develop skills to create a productive and supportive workplace culture of trust. Effective relationships promote better performance and increased success. Leaders at all levels need strong communication and listening skills to build an environment of trust, honesty, and openness.

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80% of employees report better communication is related to enhanced productivity*

‍72% of employees would be more likely to stay at a job where they feel supported, cared for and valued, even if they are paid 30% more elsewhere#

‍74% of employees prefer to work for a trustworthy employer. Trusted leaders have employees who are 260% more motivated and 41% less likely to engage in absenteeism^

‍*Grammarly Business, The State of Business Communication report, 2023

‍#Achievers Workforce Institute, 2024

‍^TIP, P. P., Communication in the Workplace Statistics, 2024

By taking part in this course, leaders will develop the relational skills to:

• Enhance emotional competence for better engagement and collaboration.  

• Build strategic partnerships with clients, colleagues, and stakeholders.  

• Move from transactional to partnering relationships.  

• Improve self-awareness and teamwork capabilities.  

• Create a collaborative and psychologically safe workforce.  

•Develop resilience and adaptability for complex situations.  

Relational leaders training equips leaders with the skills to create an effective leadership approach and a thriving workplace culture. Through this training, leaders enhance their emotional competence, reflective practices, and collaborative communication, which can help to create stronger strategic partnerships, improved staff retention, and better management of strong emotions and complex situations

The shift towards remote and hybrid working environments demands adaptive and flexible leaders. Our training equips leaders with strategies to enhance communication, build trust in their teams, and ensure everyone feels valued and heard. By improving empathy, reflective skills, and active listening, leaders can maintain productivity and create a supportive, collaborative environment in dynamic settings.

This training promotes strategic thinking, empathy, and effective communication. Leaders learn to align team objectives with broader organisational goals while finding their own voice and improving confidence. By enhancing their ability to communicate and empathise, leaders create an empowering work environment that encourages personal growth and development.

This course equips leaders with the skills to create a healthy work environment, supporting fostering employee wellbeing through a culture of trust and psychological safety. Through this training, leaders learn to ensure team members feel valued and heard, which enhances overall job satisfaction. By focusing on empathy and active listening, leaders can better support their teams.

Our hybrid learning model combines face-to-face training with virtual coaching sessions for 10-15 participants. The course offers a personalised and engaging learning environment, tailored to team away days, with an interactive handbook to enhance reflection and understanding.

Charmari Downing

Charmari Downing is a trainer, facilitator, mentor, qualified integrative counsellor, and psychotherapist. She has worked in three continents within corporate and charitable settings including Ford Motor Company, Fluid Interactive, Compass International Family Center and Insights of Life. Working closely with the research team, she leads the development of programmes for OnePlusOne.  

‍Steph Millward

Steph is a learning and development professional, specialising in conflict resolution training and skills coaching. She has extensive experience in the private, public, and corporate sectors. As one of the creative forces behind OnePlusOne’s relational skills programmes, Steph believes the best training experiences are user-centred, accessible, informative, evidence-based, engaging, interactive, relatable, developmental, thought-provoking, and enjoyable.  

Our training is delivered by experts with a deep understanding of corporate environments and relationship dynamics. As the UK's only relationship research and innovation charity, OnePlusOne offers a collaborative approach, tailoring training to client needs and ensuring excellence in building strong connections.