Develop Leaders Who Deliver Real Results

ILM accredited leadership and management training - practical, proven, and built around your business.
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Stand & Deliver

ILM Accredited Centre

Since 1993, we've helped over 100,000 professionals across the UK become more effective managers, stronger communicators, and more confident leaders. We deliver measurable change in behaviour, performance, and results; not just certificates.
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500+ Organisations
30+
Years' Experience
500+
UK Organisations
100K
Delegates Trained

Trusted by Leading UK Organisations. 500+ organisations across manufacturing, healthcare, public sector, and professional services nationwide

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What our delegates say

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98%
of delegates would recommend us
Based on 461 course evaluations
Teledyne CML

All participants fully enjoyed the course and have taken away a great deal of knowledge that they can now apply to their everyday role. I would highly recommend your company.

Abbie Flanagan
Leadership programme
Sealy UK

I have spoken to the candidates who took part in the training and the feedback has been brilliant. They have all said that they have learned a significant amount, which has increased their confidence going into their new role.

Susan Fisher
Management training
Forge Europa

I've been using the skills I learnt from the course over the last few months and it's helped build my team in a really positive way.

Richard Bailey
ILM Leadership & Management
Bensons for Beds

I can honestly say your business has been a pleasure to deal with and exceeded my expectations!

Becky Green
Training client
Aberystwyth University

He gave positive and constructive feedback on our presentations which really boosted my confidence.

Cameron Curry
Presentation Skills
Carlisle Brass

I would take another course with Anne in a heartbeat as I felt it was extremely well put together.

Victoria Prattley
Train the Trainer
Wunderman Thompson Commerce (now VML)

One of the best training sessions I have attended for some time.

Anthony Barrow
Coaching for Managers
Durham County Council

Colin was a great tutor, knowledgeable and very personable.

Ashley Burdett
Presentation Skills
Napthens

Thoroughly enjoyed the course, learnt a lot and Colin delivered it in a way that kept me engaged throughout.

Lucy Warren
Time Management
Anord Mardix

I will be recommending it to other department heads within my company. It's a real benefit for the up and coming managers and also people such as myself that are established in their position.

Joshua Elliot
Head of Engineering, EMEA
Artelia

I haven't been so engaged by a training course in a long time. I am already feeling more empowered and confident.

Stef Heaney
Confidence & Assertiveness
CancerCare

We were really impressed with the information provided. We would like to thank him once again for his enthusiasm and for being a great teacher.

Holly Salisbury
Minute Taking
Metamark

Best course I have been on in a long time, really felt like I learnt a lot.

Reanne Duffy
Presentation Skills
Futamura

That was a brilliant workshop and I learned a lot from it. I will be making use of all the knowledge that I have gained.

Kienan Ling
Assertiveness & Confidence
Flexible Medical Packaging

Colin was very professional throughout and taught me a lot, especially when it comes to maintaining a positive mindset whilst at work.

Andrew Hartley
Positive Mindset
Broadband for the Rural North

Anne explained everything in an informative and friendly manner.

Helen McKinstry
Managing Conflict
James Cropper plc

Colin managed to bring us all together really well via Zoom. I felt that everyone on the course had a positive experience.

Caroline Cox
Assertiveness & Self Confidence
Ridge and Partners

Colin was a great leader and put me at ease. His ability to get everyone involved was also great.

Jasmine Philips
Presentation Training
Carlisle City Council

Gillian set a really great tone throughout the course, which made the work even more enjoyable.

Danielle Sinton
ILM Level 3 Leadership & Management
New Balance

A useful, informative and fun experience. I feel like I've gained a lot and have already begun to apply principles learnt.

Matt Egeland
ILM Level 2
Carrs Billington

It gave me an opportunity to confirm how I should be approaching my role, within a defined, logical framework. I have my plan of attack sorted.

Sarah Sneyd
Sales training
Allianz Insurance

One of the best courses I've attended!

Hayley Reilly
Training delegate
Amalgamated Construction

I liked the exercise for finding out your predominant behavioural style. It showed me I was different to what I thought I was.

Claire Howarth
Conflict Management
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The course was very relevant to our needs. Well structured, well delivered - one of the most useful courses the team has been on. The most influential training I have had.
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Programmes Built Around Business Performance.
Whether you need a recognised qualification, a targeted skills course, or internal training capability, we have a programme to match
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ILM Accredited Leadership Qualifications Nationally recognised leadership development at Levels 2, 3, 4, and 5. Designed to develop real capability.

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ILM Lvl 3 - first-line managers and supervisors
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ILM Lvl 5 - senior leaders and HOD's
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In-house or open course delivery
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Workplace projects that generate direct ROI

Essential Management Skills Courses One-day targeted courses in the skills that make the biggest day-to-day difference.

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Managing Conflict
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Performance Management
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Communication & Influencing
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Time & Priority Management
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And 20+ more

Train the Trainer Develop your in-house training capability and reduce long-term dependency on external providers.

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Build internal consistency and standards
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Reduce external training costs over time
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Design engaging, results-focused learning

What Makes us Different

We're not generalist trainers. We're specialists in leadership and management development who have been doing this - well - for over thirty years.

Industry Experience

Our trainers have held senior roles in business. They understand manufacturing pressures, public sector constraints, healthcare demands, and SME realities because they've lived them.
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Results-Focused

Outcomes, Not Just Outputs Every programme is designed around measurable workplace goals. We track behaviour change, not just course completion rates.
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Local Expertise, National Reach

Headquartered in Blackburn with national delivery reach. You deal with people who know you - not a faceless account management portal.
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Flexible Delivery

Face-to-face, virtual, blended, in-house, or public open courses. We work around your organisation, not the other way around.
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From Conversation to Measurable Impact.
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Discovery Call

A relaxed, no-obligation conversation about your challenges, goals, and constraints. You'll leave with valuable ideas regardless of whether you proceed.
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Tailored Proposal

Tailored Proposal A custom programme design with clear outcomes, transparent pricing, and logistics - delivered within 48 hours.
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Programme Delivery

Programme Delivery Expert facilitation using real-world scenarios, practical tools, and your organisation's own challenges as the learning material.
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Follow-Up & Support

Follow-Up & post-course resources, delegate feedback reports, optional coaching, and follow-up sessions to ensure the learning sticks long-term.
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Learn from Practitioners, Not Just Theorists
Our trainers are experienced business leaders first, facilitators second. Every programme benefits from real-world knowledge that textbooks can't provide.
Anne Leaver
ILM Specialist & Management Development Expert Anne has delivered leadership and management development for decades, with a particular specialism in designing complex programmes for large and multi-site organisations.

Anne is an excellent trainer and very patient. I like how she relates the course information to whoever is on her course that day.

Alyson Larkin, St Mary's Surgery
Gillian Caldicott
Emotional Intelligence & Executive Coach A former senior HR and Training Manager, Gillian brings deep expertise in emotional intelligence, performance coaching, and executive development.

Gillian kept the content relevant to our roles and the sessions flowed really well. I found it very interesting from start to finish and have learnt so much.

Kate Pearson, Lakes College West Cumbria
Colin Adams
Communication Skills Specialist With over 20 years at Stand & Deliver, Colin is one of the UK's most respected facilitators of communication, presentation, and Train the Trainer programmes.

Colin's energy levels were fantastic. His enthusiasm is infectious and you can see he really believes in the course material.

Alex Massey, Carlisle Brass
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Frequently Asked Questions
What types of organisations do you work with?
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We work with organisations of all sizes across manufacturing, healthcare, public sector, construction, logistics, and professional services. Clients include Siemens, NHS Trusts, National Express, and Preston City Council, among 500 others across the UK.
Do you deliver training online or face-to-face?
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Both. We offer fully virtual delivery, in-person at your premises, and blended programmes. Public open courses are delivered virtually; in-house programmes can be tailored to your preferred format.
Are your leadership programmes accredited?
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Yes. We are an ILM Accredited Centre and have been delivering ILM qualifications at Levels 2, 3, 4, and 5 for over 30 years. Accreditation is available as part of, or alongside, our core programmes.
How quickly can you deliver a programme?
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We can typically deliver a proposal within 48 hours of a discovery call, and most programmes can be scheduled within a few weeks. Dates depend on your team's availability and programme type.
What is included in the cost of an in-house programme?
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All bespoke programme design, facilitation, course materials, delegate workbooks, and post-course feedback reports are included. Pricing is transparent and agreed before any commitment.