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Free leadership development sample lessons

Give your managers a taste of 5Mins with a free sample lesson on delegation, feedback or managing teams.

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Who free leadership development training is for

Most people become managers because they were good at the job before, then get handed a team and a calendar full of one-to-ones. This category is for them, and for experienced leaders who want a sharper habit or two.

Topics include delegation, giving and receiving feedback, psychological safety and managing teams day to day. Each microlesson fits between meetings, so a manager can finish one at their desk or on a commute and use it that afternoon. Tell us the skill your managers ask about most. Request a free sample lesson, book a short demo with our team, and we'll share your sample lessons after the call. Then judge for yourself whether short lessons change how they lead.

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Compliance teams that swapped chasing for results

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ComplianceCompliance Training Insurance, 205 colleagues 100%

compliance completion and pass rate since go-live

  • ~1 day saved on each compliance course (HR estimate)
  • Automated reminders and reporting

Since go-live, our compliance completion and pass rates are 100%, and it's the quickest we've ever got there. Automated reminders and reporting save us about a day per course.

Laura ChappellLaura ChappellHR Director, Collingwood
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ComplianceCompliance Training Insurance and emergency accommodation 87%

less session time, from 2.5-3 hour sessions to modules of 25 minutes at most

  • 12 monthly sessions a year, up from 3-4
  • 95% content creation time saved

Our compliance sessions used to be two and a half to three hours in a room, and we could fit in three or four a year. Now we cover one topic a month, and I can see exactly what people are retaining.

Lucy WybornLucy WybornDirector of Learning and Development, ICAB
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ComplianceCompliance Training Legal services 80%

completion on mandatory training, up from 20%

  • Mobile microlessons finished between calls
  • Manager view of each team's progress

We were sitting at 20% completion on our mandatory training. We're now at 80%. People finish short lessons between calls, on mobile, and managers can see where their teams are, so chasing completion is no longer a one-person job.

Jamie WaltonJamie WaltonGroup Learning and Development Officer, Winn Solicitors
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training log showing who did what, when, and the pass rate

  • Any device phone or laptop, at their own pace
  • Rolling refreshers through the year

When I engage with the FCA, I can show that every team has had training tailored to their role, that it's up to date, and that it runs throughout the year, with a full log of who's done what.

Abdul GofurAbdul GofurHead of Compliance & Anti-Financial Crime, nsave
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Your questions answered

Questions about free leadership development sample lessons

What leadership topics are covered?

Topics include delegation, feedback, psychological safety, coaching and managing teams. Tell us which skill you want to build when you book your demo.

Is this only for new managers?

First-time managers get a practical start, and experienced leaders can use a micro course to refresh one skill, such as giving feedback. Pick the topic that fits where your managers are now.

Can I use it with a whole management team?

The sample lesson is a way to see the format. If you'd like to roll it out to a wider group of managers, our team can walk you through the full platform and how reminders work.

How do managers fit this in?

Each microlesson takes about 5 minutes, so it slots between meetings. The full platform sends reminders by email, Slack, Microsoft Teams and push.

How do I get the free sample lesson?

Fill in the short form, then book a demo with our team. After the call, we'll share your sample lessons so you can see the format for yourself.

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