Forward with Founds Academy
This practical and engaging one-day training course equips participants with the skills, mindset, and tools to drive high-impact collaboration within public sector project environments. Focusing on behavioural insights, communication, and relationship management, the course helps delegates foster strong, trust-based partnerships that enhance project delivery and organisational performance.
Through interactive exercises, guided self-assessment, and exploration of recognised frameworks such as BS11000 (Collaborative Business Relationships), participants will learn how to align teams, manage conflict, and apply collaborative behaviours that deliver tangible outcomes. The course ensures delegates leave with actionable strategies to embed high-performing collaboration across their projects and contracts.
Course Aims
By the end of the course, participants will be able to:
- Understand the connection between collaboration, behaviour, and organisational impact
- Identify personal strengths, preferences, and leadership styles that influence team effectiveness
- Apply principles of self-awareness, personal effectiveness, and motivation to improve relationships
- Explore the stages of high-impact collaboration and their practical application
- Recognise the value of BS11000 in fostering and maintaining effective partnerships
- Apply influencing, negotiation, and conflict-handling techniques to strengthen collaboration
- Develop a Collaboration Action Plan to embed high-impact behaviours across teams and projects
Course Structure
Morning Session
- Leadership Styles and Personal Habits
- Preferences and Self-Awareness
- Personal Effectiveness and Motivation
Afternoon Session
- The Collaboration Journey
- Influencing and Handling Conflict
- Applying BS11000 Principles
- Translating Collaboration into Contractual and Behavioural Practice
- Creating a Collaboration Action Plan
Target Group
This course is ideal for Public Sector staff working in Highways and Transport, Planning, and Placemaking who wish to enhance collaboration, influence, and team performance across projects and contracts.
Pre-requisites
A basic understanding of Highways Service Improvement Plans is beneficial but not essential.
Management Development Programme:
- NEC Contract Awareness
- Contract Familiarisation
- Performance Management
- Commercial Leadership
Course Length
1 Full Day plus pre-reading preparation
Delegate Numbers
Minimum: 5 Maximum: 12
Price
- In-person: £395 + VAT*
- Virtual: £325 + VAT
*Travel expenses additional
Locations
The course can be delivered face-to-face at organisational premises or virtually via an interactive online platform.
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This dynamic and practical one-day training course empowers participants to build, lead, and sustain a high-performing and collaborative culture within public sector project environments. Rooted in the principles of effective collaboration and behavioural insight, the course focuses on developing the personal and team capabilities needed to drive continuous improvement and deliver shared success.
Through a blend of guided self-assessment, team exercises, and exploration of recognised frameworks such as BS11000 (Collaborative Business Relationships), delegates will gain a deeper understanding of how trust, communication, and alignment underpin long-term partnerships. Participants will leave equipped with actionable strategies to strengthen collaboration, manage conflict constructively, and apply performance-focused behaviours within their projects and contracts.
Course Aims
By the end of the course, participants will be able to:
- Understand the link between collaboration, behaviour, and organisational performance
- Identify personal strengths, preferences, and leadership styles that influence team dynamics
- Apply principles of self-awareness and personal effectiveness to enhance relationships
- Explore the four stages of collaborative working and their practical application
- Recognise the role of BS11000 in establishing and maintaining effective partnerships
- Apply influencing and conflict-handling techniques to strengthen working relationships
- Develop a Collaboration Charter to embed behavioural commitments across teams and contracts
Course Structure
Morning Session
- Habits and Leadership Styles
- Preferences and Self-Awareness
- Personal Effectiveness and Motivation
Afternoon Session
- The Relationship Journey
- Influencing and Handling Conflict
- Applying BS11000 Principles
- Translating Collaboration into Contractual and Behavioural Practice
- Creating a Collaboration Charter
Target Group
This course is ideal for Public Sector staff working in Highways and Transport, Planning, and Placemaking who wish to strengthen their ability to collaborate effectively, influence others, and foster a culture of performance and accountability.
Pre-requisites
A basic understanding of Highways Service Improvement Plans is beneficial but not essential.
Management Development Programme:
- NEC Contract Awareness
- Contract Familiarisation
- Performance Management
- Commercial Leadership
Course Length
1 Full Day plus pre-reading preparation
Delegate Numbers
Minimum: 5 Maximum: 12
Price
- In-person: £395 + VAT*
- Virtual: £325 + VAT
*Travel expenses are additional
Locations
The course can be delivered face to face at organisation premises or virtually via an interactive online platform.
This practical and interactive one-day training course equips local authority professionals with the skills, tools, and confidence to lead effectively in complex public sector environments. Focusing on leadership behaviours, strategic thinking, and collaborative approaches, the course helps participants inspire teams, drive performance, and deliver high-quality services to communities.
Through a combination of self-assessment, interactive exercises, and scenario-based learning, delegates will explore leadership styles, decision-making frameworks, and techniques to influence, motivate, and engage teams. Participants will leave with actionable strategies to strengthen their leadership presence, build resilient teams, and navigate the unique challenges of local authority environments.
Course Aims
By the end of the course, participants will be able to:
- Understand the key principles of effective leadership in the public sector
- Identify their personal leadership style and how it impacts team performance
- Apply strategic thinking and decision-making techniques to complex situations
- Enhance communication, influencing, and stakeholder engagement skills
- Develop approaches to lead collaborative teams and drive organisational change
- Manage conflict constructively and promote a culture of accountability
- Create a personal leadership development plan to embed ongoing improvement
Course Structure
Morning Session
- Leadership Styles and Self-Awareness
- Strategic Thinking and Decision-Making
- Personal Effectiveness and Resilience
- Motivating and Inspiring Teams
Afternoon Session
- Communication, Influence, and Stakeholder Engagement
- Leading Collaboration and Change
- Conflict Management and Problem-Solving
- Developing a Personal Leadership Action Plan
- Embedding Leadership Behaviours Across Teams
Target Group
This course is ideal for local authority staff in managerial or aspiring leadership roles who wish to strengthen their ability to lead teams, influence stakeholders, and deliver public services effectively.
Pre-requisites
No formal pre-requisites are required, although participants will benefit from some experience in public sector team management or project delivery.
Management Development Programme:
- Collaboration and Behaviours
- Contract Familiarisation
- Performance Management
- Commercial Leadership
Course Length
1 Full Day plus pre-reading preparation
Delegate Numbers
Minimum: 5 Maximum: 12
Price
- In-person: £395 + VAT*
- Virtual: £325 + VAT
*Travel expenses additional
Locations
The course can be delivered face-to-face at organisational premises or virtually via an interactive online platform.
