Motivating Staff

Motivating Staff training course information

Instructor-Led Management Training

Motivating Staff
Training with an expert

A practical one-day course that shows managers what really drives motivation – and how to inspire and energise their teams to higher performance and productivity.

20+ yearsTraining experience
1 dayManagers & team leaders
UK-wideOn-site or live online
Leadership & Management

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Inspire and energise your team

Why is it so hard to motivate people right now? Changing environments, new systems and teams that span generations, backgrounds and values all make buy-in tougher than ever. This one-day instructor-led course focuses directly on what drives motivation – and you’ll walk away with an action plan for achieving measurable, observable positive results in your team.

Looking for something related? Browse all our management & leadership training courses, or run this course as a live remote class via Microsoft Teams.

  • Free training needs analysis before your course
  • Tailored with your real workplace scenarios
  • Free post-course telephone & email support

What Drives People

Understand value systems and what actually motivates a diverse, multi-generational team.

Open Communication

Communicate directly and openly – support your people rather than police them.

Feedback That Motivates

Give feedback that lifts performance and builds commitment.

Values & Conflicts

Motivate across different value systems and resolve values conflicts collaboratively.

Three ways to book your course

From a focused half-day at your premises to a fully customised day with professional actors – choose the option that fits your team, your budget and your diary.

Option 1
In-House or Live Online

Half-Day Group Course

£495 + VAT
Total group price
Half day · up to 6 people
+ £45 + VAT per additional attendee
  • Focused on the essentials
  • At your premises or via Microsoft Teams
  • Reference materials & certificates

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Option 2
In-House or Live Online

Full-Day Group Course

£795 + VAT
Total group price
One day · up to 6 people
+ £45 + VAT per additional attendee
  • Tailored to your teams and situations
  • At your premises or via Microsoft Teams
  • Reference materials & certificates

Make an Enquiry

Option 3
Customised at Your Premises

With Professional Actors

Tailored quote
Full day · any group size
  • Scenarios written around your organisation
  • Real practice with trained actors
  • Trainer plus actor(s) at your premises

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Training a larger group?

Our half-day and full-day in-house prices are based on groups of up to 6 people, and the actor-led option can be run for any group size. If you have a larger team, or several teams to train, please speak with one of our team to discuss this further. We will help you work out the best way to run it and put together a tailored quote.

Who should attend

Managers, supervisors and team leaders who want to lift the enthusiasm, commitment and performance of their teams – especially those managing people from different generations, backgrounds and value systems.

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*In-house half-day and full-day prices are per course for up to 6 attendees, plus £45 + VAT for each additional attendee. The actor-led option is quoted individually and is not limited by group size.

Course Outline

By the end of the day you’ll know what drives your people – and leave with an action plan for measurable, observable results.

1. Motivating the New Workforce

  • Stimulate employee enthusiasm and gain commitment
  • Evaluate your own degree of motivation
  • Set your employees up for success

2. Communication & Support

  • Communicate directly and openly
  • Support, rather than police
  • Provide feedback that motivates

3. The Values That Drive Us

  • Understand value systems
  • Motivate employees with different value systems
  • Resolve values conflicts collaboratively

4. An Atmosphere to Flourish

  • Create an atmosphere that allows people to flourish
  • Build your action plan for measurable results

More than just a training day

Tailored Content

Built around your team’s real workplace scenarios

Expert Trainers

Instructor-led, at the pace of your attendees

Reference Materials

Handouts and supporting materials for every attendee

Certificates

Course completion certificate for each attendee

Free Aftercare

Post-course telephone & email support

From the training room

A few of the teams we’ve worked with recently – in-house at their premises, at our venues and on public courses.

Leadership and management skills course delivered in-house by Keys Training
Management training session in a client boardroom
Attendees receiving their Management Skills for Emerging Managers certificates
In-house management training group with their Keys Training trainer
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Training created for every kind of brain

People don’t all learn the same way – and a great course shouldn’t assume they do. Every Keys Training course has been adapted for different types of learners, including neurodivergent attendees and people with disabilities, so everyone in the room gets the same value from the day.

Whether someone has dyslexia, ADHD, autism, a hearing or visual impairment, or simply prefers to learn by doing rather than listening, our trainers adjust the pace, materials and activities to suit the people in front of them.

Disability Confident Employer

Every course has been assessed by accessibility experts to make sure it’s accessible and beneficial for all.

Find out how we make training inclusive

Neurodiversity-aware

Clear structure, plain language and varied activities that work for dyslexic, ADHD and autistic learners.

Accessible materials

Handouts and slides designed for readability, with formats adapted on request for individual needs.

Adjusted to the room

Small groups mean the trainer can flex pace, breaks and delivery style around each attendee.

Expert-reviewed

Every course has been assessed by specialists to make sure it’s accessible and valuable for everyone.

Frequently asked questions

Who is this course for?
Managers, supervisors and team leaders who want more enthusiasm, commitment and performance from their teams.
Do I need any previous training?
No – the day works for new and experienced managers alike.
Can the course be delivered remotely?
Yes. The in-house fee covers delivery at your premises or as a live online class via Microsoft Teams.
Can the course be tailored to our organisation?
Yes – tailored courses are built around your teams and the motivation challenges they actually face.
What will I be able to do after the course?
Understand what drives each person, communicate openly, give feedback that motivates, work across different value systems and leave with an action plan for measurable results.
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Ready to get your team working together?

Speak with a training advisor to arrange a tailored motivating staff course for your team – at your premises, live online or with professional actors.

Or call us on 0345 450 0051 to speak with a training advisor today.