Editor in Chief
Average UK salary range £40,000 - £80,000
They manage deadlines, budgets, and production schedules. Strong leadership, communication, and editorial expertise are essential.
Average UK salary range £40,000 - £80,000
They manage deadlines, budgets, and production schedules. Strong leadership, communication, and editorial expertise are essential.
Key skills for Editors in Chief
- Attention to Detail
- Communication Skills
- Editorial Direction
- Leadership
- Writing Skills
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Courses for Editors in Chief
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AI Ethics
From £349 + VAT
One day Classroom Live Online Private Options
Build practical AI ethics skills on this one-day course.
Covering fairness, bias, privacy, accountability, the EU AI Act, UK regulatory frameworks and implementing ethical safeguards — using real case studies throughout.
Ideal for professionals responsible for AI use within their teams or organisations.
- Identify and assess ethical risks in AI systems
- Recognise bias, fairness and transparency issues
- Conduct privacy and fairness assessments
- Navigate accountability questions with confidence
- Implement ethical safeguards
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"Great experience of new developments in a fast moving area."
10th August 26 - With Simon
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"Great overview of the topic with really good working examples. Great to share examples with other delegates to see what challenges they are facing and how they deal with them which will be super helpful."
10th August 26 - With Simon
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"Explaining the subject with real world examples."
SciencePhoto Library - 10th August 26 - With Simon
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Assertiveness
From £449 + VAT
One day Live Online Private Options
Build your assertiveness skills on this practical one-day course.
Covering assertive, passive and aggressive behaviour styles, honest self-assessment, expressing yourself clearly without aggression, positive language and voice control, applying assertiveness in meetings and difficult conversations and setting and maintaining boundaries.
- Recognise assertive, passive and aggressive behaviour
- Assess and improve your own communication style
- Express yourself clearly and directly without aggression
- Apply assertiveness in meetings and difficult conversations
- Set and maintain professional boundaries confidently
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"So pleased the course went ahead - very useful. Key points addressed and support given. Opportunity to ask questions and relate to my own personal experience. Good examples provided too of different scenarios to help me remember key points. Thank you!"
8th May 26 - With Michael
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"Clear communication and friendly, inclusive environment."
BBC - 3rd February 26 - With Michael
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"I love that this was a small cohort - made it easier to be vulnerable. Michael was incredible. He understood all our challenges (given the whole class was female) and was empathetic. I've taken a lot from this course and would recommend to others."
CLEO Systems - 3rd February 26 - With Michael
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"Very welcoming and friendly arrival. Comfortable surroundings. Friendly, knowledgeable and interesting trainer."
EBRD - 3rd February 26 - With Michael
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"Michael was very informative and had lots of real life examples which helped with understanding."
24th September 25 - With Michael
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Conflict Resolution
Private training — ask for a quote
One day Live Online Private Options
Learn to manage and resolve workplace conflict on this practical one-day course.
Covering conflict stages, emotional intelligence, using body language and tone of voice positively, verbal de-escalation techniques, conflict resolution strategies for different situations and knowing when to involve HR or management.
- Recognise the stages of escalating conflict
- Apply emotional intelligence in difficult situations
- Use body language and tone to influence outcomes
- De-escalate tension using verbal and non-verbal techniques
- Choose the right conflict resolution strategy
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"Course was very targeted and narrowed down to daily issues we face. and loved the interaction without any cut off half way through."
Zapp - 24th July 25
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"Excellent delivery, and examples to illustrate meaning."
Zapp - 24th July 25
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"The trainer and the training were effective, and the examples were relevant."
Zapp - 24th July 25
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"Organising of course. Content was just what I was looking for"
Scottish Government - 4th November 20
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"Overall I have a very good training experience and would make recommendations to use Media Training again. Thank you"
Vanquis - 3rd April 18
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Feature Writing Intro
Private training — ask for a quote
Two day Live Online Private Options
Learn to write compelling features for print and digital on this two-day introduction course.
Covering idea generation, research, structure and format, powerful openings, interview technique, using quotes effectively and writing with editorial authority — practical throughout with written exercises and feedback on your own work.
- Identify the defining qualities of a great feature
- Research and develop strong feature ideas
- Structure features using different formats
- Write powerful openings that hook the reader
- Use quotes and interviews to bring copy to life
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"Really interesting, inspiring and helpful with feedback."
Virgin Media - 5th December 22
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"Thank you Piers, this was an excellent day - so informative and useful! I have learnt so many things I'm keen to put into action in my next features."
University Of Cambridge - 28th September 20 - With Piers
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"Emphasis on useful tips and relevant examples rather than a lot of time getting participants to try things out - an excellent balance - and delivered in such an inspiring and positive way! Thank you."
Cambridge University - 28th September 20 - With Piers
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"This was a hugely helpful, thought-provoking course. Exactly what I needed! Piers was a knowledgeable and supportive trainer."
University Of Cambridge - 28th September 20 - With Piers
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"Piers was very interesting and engaging and had taken the time to look at some of our features ahead of the course."
University Of Cambridge - 28th September 20 - With Piers
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Good Communication
From £449 + VAT
One day Live Online Private Options
Develop stronger communication skills at work on this practical one-day course.
Covering verbal and non-verbal communication, passive, aggressive and assertive behaviour, active listening, giving and receiving constructive feedback and communicating clearly in a range of professional contexts — suitable for all levels.
- Understand verbal and non-verbal communication
- Distinguish assertive, passive and aggressive styles
- Develop active listening techniques
- Give and receive constructive feedback
- Communicate clearly in professional situations
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"Great structure of the course with great examples I could relate to. The information provided in the course could easily be translated into practical actions which made me feel more prepared and confident for the future."
9th July 26 - With Michael
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"Great at communicating beforehand and throughout the day."
Virgin - 16th March 26 - With Michael
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"Thank you so much for the course Michael! It was very useful and I will use what I learned today."
8th August 25 - With Michael
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"Very organised and lovely environment to learn in. Michael was a very engaging and I liked his light hearted approach to the training."
11th June 25 - With Michael
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"Very accessible level of training but still in depth. Lots of tools which can be taken forward. Centre was great, I will look to do more training courses here!"
Tracy Gilbert MP - 11th June 25 - With Michael
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Good Grammar and Punctuation
From £349 + VAT
One day Live Online Private Options
Good grammar is essential for effective communication.
This course will provide an excellent understanding of how English grammar works.
This will enhance your written communication skills, build your credibility, and help you convey your thoughts with clarity and precision.
- Construct clear, well-formed sentences
- Apply punctuation rules with confidence
- Build effective paragraphs that flow naturally
- Use tenses correctly and consistently
- Get apostrophes and plurals right every time
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"Rosie was very knowledgeable, friendly and efficient. Worked to a schedule with plenty of rest breaks."
17th October 25 - With Rosie
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"Course was very helpful and having the materials to take away was great"
London Ambulance Service - 20th August 25 - With Rosie
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"Rosie was super knowledgeable and listened to all our questions and examples."
Kindred - 11th August 25 - With Rosie
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"Great training! Really knowledgeable and engaging. I liked the structure - that we were told something and then quizzed at the end of each section."
11th August 25 - With Rosie
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"Providing clear examples of points and utilising in an example to ensure you understand"
Kindred - 11th August 25 - With Rosie
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How to Write Effectively
From £349 + VAT
One day Live Online Private Options
Enhance your writing skills to effectively convey ideas, thoughts, and information
with clarity and precision.
This course will give you the skills to write clearly and concisely making a positive impression on your colleagues and clients.
- Define a clear brief before you start writing
- Choose the right format for your message
- Write directly for your target audience
- Structure copy so readers stay with you
- Use active sentences that carry real impact
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"Providing useful tips to improve different types of writing."
Food And Drink Federation - 11th August 26 - With Patsy
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"Useful examples and engaging activities."
Food And Drink Federation (FDF) - 11th August 26 - With Patsy
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"Great pacing of the course, great stories from our trainiers career to help cement what we were learning. very enjoyable"
House Of Parliament - 17th July 26 - With Patsy
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"This was a very throught-provoking session that really stimulated my creative side. I throughrouly enjoyed it and learnt a lot. Thank you."
Porterbrook - 17th July 26 - With Patsy
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"Rosie was incredible competent. She came with clear relatable examples regarding how I can improve my work and was helpful in leading me to the answers through the exercises I completed with her."
General Pharmaceutical Council - 27th March 26 - With Rosie
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Improve your CV and LinkedIn Profile
Private training — ask for a quote
Half day Live Online Private Options
Learn to write a standout CV and optimise your LinkedIn profile on this practical half-day course.
Covering CV structure, tailoring to job descriptions, passing the recruiter scan, selling your skills, LinkedIn searchability and using endorsements and groups to expand your network.
- Identify the key components of a strong CV
- Tailor your CV to pass the 8-second scan
- Identify and sell your skills with confidence
- Optimise your LinkedIn profile for discoverability
- Build your network and expand your opportunities
Interview Skills for Job Applicants
Private training — ask for a quote
Half day Live Online Private Options
Learn how to sell yourself effectively in job interviews.
Discover techniques for managing
interview nerves and how best to highlight your skills and expertise.
Receive personalised feedback and tips to improve your interview performance.
- Prepare effectively for any interview format
- Anticipate questions and plan strong answers
- Structure responses using the S.T.A.R. method
- Showcase your experience with real evidence
- Build and communicate a compelling personal brand
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"Excellent delivery. The topic was taught with exceptional experience/knowledge and lots of very insightful advice - thank you :)"
MOD - 1st March 22 - With Michael
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Journalism Intro
Private training — ask for a quote
Two day Live Online Private Options
Learn the essential skills of journalism on this expert-led two-day introduction course.
Covering research, finding and developing stories, news and feature writing, interview techniques, conducting difficult interviews, fact-checking and avoiding legal pitfalls — suitable for aspiring journalists and those new to the role.
- Find, research and develop news stories
- Understand the difference between news and features
- Conduct effective interviews including difficult ones
- Check facts and avoid common legal pitfalls
- Write accurately and compellingly under pressure
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"Detailed and in-depth knowledge without it being overwhelming. Great balance of exercises to insights"
LDA Design - 11th December 24 - With Piers
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"Thanks Piers for an extremely informative two days and for being so approachable!"
Communications Interntional Group - 11th December 24 - With Piers
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"The variety of tasks was really helpful for the work I am going to be doing. I found the feedback really useful and practical. I think I have a better overview of how to write effective news and features, and really enjoyed the interview and headline tasks. Nathan was great at answering all the questions I had!"
Clarion Events - 11th November 24 - With Nathan
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"Tailored course to attendees, flexible with times and activities"
ActionAid - 11th November 24 - With Nathan
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"Great conversations, loved the small group setting, the tasks were engaging and useful, lot of constructive, actionable feedback"
HSBC - 1st May 24 - With Nathan
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Proofreading Intro
From £349 + VAT
One day Live Online Private Options
Learn the skills to spot errors and inconsistencies in your writing, ensuring a high level of
accuracy and professionalism in your work.
This course will give you an excellent eye for grammar, punctuation, spelling, and sentence
structure, so that you write confidently and without mistakes.
- Understand the role and responsibilities of a proofreader
- Use and interpret standard proofreading marks
- Spot and correct common grammar and spelling errors
- Apply punctuation rules accurately and consistently
- Build and use a reliable proofreading checklist
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"The course was just me and another attendee, but Piers made the course interesting and fun. The resources and slide deck were really informative and easy to follow. He answered all our questions and provided really helpful feedback. Would highly recommend this course for anyone that works with copy or is interested in learning more about grammar and spotting mistakes."
BearingNet - 8th June 26 - With Piers
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"The venue was central and easy to get to. The lunch was just perfect. The structure of the course content was excellent, the pace was just right. The exercises were very useful. Rosie's knowledge was excellent."
24th November 25 - With Rosie
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"Very informative examples, presentation and knowledge. Allowed me to work at my own pace."
Stanton Williams - 31st October 25 - With Rosie
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"Rosie was a really fantastic and patient teacher"
CITB - 27th October 25 - With Rosie
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"Excellent and engaging delivery. I have learnt useful tools and methods that I will definitely be using in my day-job."
CITB - 27th October 25 - With Rosie
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Sports Writing Intro
Private training — ask for a quote
One day Live Online Private Options
Learn sports writing on this practical one-day introduction course.
Covering how sports writing differs from journalism, writing match reports, features and profiles, developing your own voice, writing for short and long formats, diversifying your portfolio across sports and building a career in sports media.
- Understand what makes sports writing compelling
- Write match reports with pace and accuracy
- Craft features and athlete profiles
- Develop your own voice and writing style
- Build a portfolio and take steps into sports media
Stress Management
Private training — ask for a quote
One day Live Online Private Options
Learn how to equip yourself with valuable skills to navigate life's challenges with resilience
and maintain a healthier, more stress-free lifestyle.
Discover how to develop effective coping strategies and relaxation techniques to manage
stress when it arises.
- Understanding stress and its effects
- Identifying personal stress factors
- Coping strategies for work and home
- Managing stress levels
- Creating a personalised stress action plan
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"1:1 Learning - great environment. Very effective and beneficial."
WORLD NUCLEAR TRANSPORT INSTITUTE - 30th September 19 - With Tina
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Structuring Your Remote Working Day
Private training — ask for a quote
Half day Live Online Private Options
Learn to structure your remote working day more effectively on this practical half-day course.
Covering home workspace setup, day planning and time management techniques, pacing your work and taking breaks, managing motivation and the wellbeing challenges of working remotely or from home.
- Arrange your home workspace for maximum focus
- Structure and plan your working day effectively
- Use time management techniques to stay on task
- Pace your work and take effective breaks
- Manage the wellbeing challenges of remote working
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"Michael was absolutely fantastic- really personalised course and so helpful. Thank you!"
UK Parliament - 19th April 21 - With Michael
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"Lots of practical skills and examples used that can be taken and put straight into practice. Made very relevant and tailored to individuals. Overall very helpful. :)"
Ongo - 22nd January 21 - With Michael
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"Same feedback as yesterday from me! Great trainer who interacts well with the participants, answers questions and is overall helpful and friendly."
Logic Design - 8th October 20 - With Michael
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"The trainer was really friendly and the course was enjoyable."
Logic Design & Consultancy Ltd. - 8th October 20 - With Michael
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"Keeping everyone engaged and feeling involved"
Logic Design - 8th October 20 - With Michael
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Sub-Editing Intro
From £499 + VAT
Two day Live Online Private Options
Learn the essentials of sub-editing on this expert-led two-day introduction course.
Covering the sub-editor's role, checking processes, cutting and restructuring copy, writing headlines and standfirsts, captions, identifying legal and factual risks and collaborating effectively with writers — for editors and content professionals.
- Build an effective checking process for any copy type
- Apply the inverted pyramid and write to space
- Cut and restructure copy without losing voice
- Write accurate headlines, standfirsts and captions
- Identify legal and factual risks in copy
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"Piers is an exceptional trainer – the course was neatly divided up into sections that were easy to follow and included practical, hands-on exercises. I feel I have consolidated my knowledge and learned a lot of new things which I'm excited to apply to my own role. Thank you so much for your time and patience!"
30th April 26 - With Piers
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"Excellent personalised course, knowledgeable trainer, good mix of lecture style instruction and practical exercises"
CPA - 12th January 26 - With Nathan
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"The trainer was excellent and very knowledgeable."
Imperial College Business School - 5th February 25 - With Piers
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"I thought the duration was perfect, and the amount of breaks were in the right rhythm. Overall, super fun and engaging!"
Resident Advisor - 24th September 24 - With Patsy
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"I loved working with examples from our own site, and Patsy was just so personable and fun to work with, I really looked forward to spending time with her each day."
Resident Advisor - 24th September 24 - With Patsy
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Team Working
From £449 + VAT
One day Live Online Private Options
Develop your team working skills on this practical one-day course.
Covering what makes teams effective, personality types and team roles, using individual strengths collectively, developing effective team communication, managing team dynamics constructively, building trust and accountability and supporting people through change.
- Understand what makes teams effective and productive
- Identify personality types and team roles
- Use individual strengths to improve collective output
- Manage team dynamics and disagreements constructively
- Build trust, accountability and shared values
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"This was the first time I've ended up doing a one-to-one course and I actually really enjoyed it as a format"
Rail Delivery Group - 19th September 24 - With Michael
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"Michael was absolutely brilliant, I would highly recommend him to the rest of my team."
Lloyds Banking Group - 24th May 24 - With Michael
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"The training and location were exceptional."
Houlihan Lokey - 24th May 24 - With Michael
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"Very interactive course. Michael kept the course interesting and engaging throughout."
Dragados - 12th October 23 - With Michael
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"Michael was very engaging, funny and friendly. He made the subject extremely interesting, with his funny stories etc. It will make it easier to remember and recall when needed in the future. Ah the story about fish and yogurt! Thank you for an extremely informative interesting and very entertaining course. The premises are gorgeous. Impressed that the loos were spotless and the food was delicious. Thank you."
Russell Publishing Limited - 3rd May 23 - With Michael
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Time Management
From £449 + VAT
One day Live Online Private Options
Learn to prioritise tasks, set goals, and manage your time efficiently.
Discover time management techniques that help reduce stress by ensuring you have control
over your tasks and deadlines.
Discover strategies that make you more productive and give you
a better work-life balance.
- Understanding how you work
- Setting personal and business goals
- Planning, delegation and prioritisation
- Managing procrastination
- Controlling common causes of time wasting
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"Pacing was good; covered a lot but Michael kept things moving. Breaks were well timed. Small group size was great for tailored approach"
HL - 14th July 26 - With Michael
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"Good catering. Good workspace - quiet and intimate but not crowded. Teacher was very engaging and provided helpful advice. Good breaks."
House Of Commons - 29th January 26 - With Michael
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"Interactive session, enjoyed small group session which enabled it to be tailored to our needs and discuss relevant specific examples. Well structured. Great venue."
Impetus - 29th January 26 - With Michael
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"Great training, very appropriate for my position + changed due to my expertise."
The Folio Society - 7th November 25 - With Michael
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"Providing examples and lots of scenarios"
IOPC Funds 1992 - 7th November 25 - With Michael
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