Overview
Bring your favourite course in-house
Which course have enjoyed the most? With slight adjustment, could it meet the requirements of your whole team or organisation?
We can personalise our training for your organisation and deliver it in house. We can adjust the number of cohorts, whether the training is online or in-person, and more. Please just ask.
Tailored training is available to all providers of local public services. You don’t have to be a member to purchase in-house training.
What it offers your organisation
- Our flagship courses combined with your organisation’s training needs
- Flexibility in ways of delivery and time so you can plan it to suit your working arrangements
- Great support for your employees’ training plan
- Access to Socitm alumni network to support further your future leaders
Which courses are available?
The whole Leadership Academy catalogue is at your disposal:
- An Introduction to Emotional Intelligence
- Empowering Women
- How to Be an Effective Coach
- Managing and Motivating Hybrid Teams
- Place-based Leadership
- Top Talent
Plus, this is now the only way to access the CPD-certified half-day workshop Equality, Diversity and Inclusion.
Where is it already working?
Sheffield City Council
In September and October 2025, Sheffield City Council worked with us to create a customised version of Top Talent exclusively for their leadership team and emerging talent.
“Socitm’s Leadership Academy and network have been game-changers for me and my team. They’ve helped us embed leadership principles consistently across the service and build a culture of empowerment. I’d encourage everyone to make the most of them.”
Ben Marston, Director of ICT and Digital Innovation, Sheffield City Council
The challenge
Sheffield wanted a leadership development experience that:
- Aligned with their strategic priorities.
- Fostered cross-department collaboration.
- Delivered practical outcomes alongside personal growth.
Our approach
Building on the proven Top Talent framework, we:
- Incorporated Sheffield specific organisational challenges.
- Delivered interactive sessions focused on leadership, innovation, digital transformation, team collaboration and coaching skills.
- Introduced a live project component, enabling participants to tackle a real organisational issue collaboratively.
The outcome
- Participants developed actionable solutions for Sheffield City Council.
- The project-based learning approach enhanced engagement and practical impact.
- Feedback highlighted increased confidence, stronger networks, and a deeper understanding of strategic leadership.
Why it matters: This bespoke programme demonstrates how tailoring leadership development to local priorities can deliver immediate organisational benefits while building long-term leadership capability.
Norfolk County Council
In December 2025, Norfolk County Council worked with us to deliver a customised version of our Managing and Motivating a Hybrid Team course, tailored to the needs of their management teams.
The challenge
Norfolk wanted to:
- Equip managers with practical strategies for leading hybrid teams effectively.
- Improve communication and engagement across remote and in-office staff.
- Build confidence in motivating and supporting team wellbeing in a flexible work environment.
Our approach
We adapted our core programme to:
- Include Norfolk-specific scenarios and organisational priorities.
- Deliver interactive sessions on hybrid leadership, trust-building, and performance management.
- Provide toolkits and frameworks for maintaining productivity and morale in a blended setting.
- Included a team profiling diagnostic tool.
The outcome
- Managers reported greater confidence in managing hybrid teams.
- Improved team cohesion and engagement strategies were implemented.
- Feedback highlighted the value of practical tools and peer learning during the sessions.
Why it matters: This bespoke course shows how targeted management development can help organisations navigate the complexities of hybrid working, ensuring teams remain motivated, connected, and productive.
