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30 April 2025
09:30 - 12:30 Nearly Full
Behaviours at work - understanding the acceptable

Level – Developing - for building skills and knowledge in a topic. Aimed at people with some experience or existing knowledge

Unacceptable behaviours, such as banter and bullying can have a huge impact on people, teams and organisations.

People managers are at the frontline when it comes to being able to identity inappropriate behaviours and will often be the person expected to deal with them. 

Managers need to challenge inappropriate behaviour early to prevent matters escalating. This will help:

  • reduce poor behaviour
  • increase staff morale and engagement
  • improve productivity
  • reduce staff turnover
  • minimise the risk of legal claims against yourself or your organisation

This training will help you confidently deal with issues as they arise and create a positive culture at work. It helps prepare all employees to stand against bullying and to take action

This event is nearly full

Digital via Zoom
7 May 2025
09:30 - 12:30 Full
Having difficult conversations - two 3hr sessions over two consecutive days

Level – Skilled - for an in-depth understanding of a topic. Aimed at people with good knowledge or experience

One of the most challenging parts of managing people is having conversations around sensitive or emotionally charged topics.

Difficult conversations are often things managers find themselves avoiding or delaying. This can have an impact on an organisation and morale.

Successfully addressing sensitive issues can:

  • prevent bullying at work
  • deal with conflict between colleagues
  • uncover underlying issues
  • support workers with personal issues
  • create clear boundaries within teams
  • increase employee engagement

This training will give you new skills and techniques to confidently handle challenging conversations at work.

This training event is fully booked, please check our programme for an alternative Acas event which meets your needs, or phone 0300 123 1150 to find out about future events.

Digital via Zoom
8 May 2025
09:30 - 16:00
Having difficult conversations (face to face)

Level – Skilled - for an in-depth understanding of a topic. Aimed at people with good knowledge or experience

One of the most challenging parts of managing people is having conversations around sensitive or emotionally charged topics.

Difficult conversations are often things managers find themselves avoiding or delaying. This can have an impact on an organisation and morale.

Successfully addressing sensitive issues can:

  • prevent bullying at work
  • deal with conflict between colleagues
  • uncover underlying issues
  • support workers with personal issues
  • create clear boundaries within teams
  • increase employee engagement

This training will give you new skills and techniques to confidently handle challenging conversations at work. 



Cardiff
8 May 2025
09:30 - 12:30 Full
Having difficult conversations - two 3hr sessions over two consecutive days

Level – Skilled - for an in-depth understanding of a topic. Aimed at people with good knowledge or experience

One of the most challenging parts of managing people is having conversations around sensitive or emotionally charged topics.

Difficult conversations are often things managers find themselves avoiding or delaying. This can have an impact on an organisation and morale.

Successfully addressing sensitive issues can:

  • prevent bullying at work
  • deal with conflict between colleagues
  • uncover underlying issues
  • support workers with personal issues
  • create clear boundaries within teams
  • increase employee engagement

This training will give you new skills and techniques to confidently handle challenging conversations at work.

This training event is fully booked, please check our programme for an alternative Acas event which meets your needs, or phone 0300 123 1150 to find out about future events.

Digital via Zoom
12 May 2025
13:30 - 16:30 Full
Behaviours at work - understanding the acceptable

Level – Developing - for building skills and knowledge in a topic. Aimed at people with some experience or existing knowledge

Unacceptable behaviours, such as banter and bullying can have a huge impact on people, teams and organisations.

People managers are at the frontline when it comes to being able to identity inappropriate behaviours and will often be the person expected to deal with them. 

Managers need to challenge inappropriate behaviour early to prevent matters escalating. This will help:

  • reduce poor behaviour
  • increase staff morale and engagement
  • improve productivity
  • reduce staff turnover
  • minimise the risk of legal claims against yourself or your organisation

This training will help you confidently deal with issues as they arise and create a positive culture at work. It helps prepare all employees to stand against bullying and to take action

This training event is fully booked, please check our programme for an alternative Acas event which meets your needs, or phone 0300 123 1150 to find out about future events.

Digital via Zoom
13 May 2025
09:30 - 12:30
Having difficult conversations - two 3hr sessions over two consecutive days

Level – Skilled - for an in-depth understanding of a topic. Aimed at people with good knowledge or experience

One of the most challenging parts of managing people is having conversations around sensitive or emotionally charged topics.

Difficult conversations are often things managers find themselves avoiding or delaying. This can have an impact on an organisation and morale.

Successfully addressing sensitive issues can:

  • prevent bullying at work
  • deal with conflict between colleagues
  • uncover underlying issues
  • support workers with personal issues
  • create clear boundaries within teams
  • increase employee engagement

This training will give you new skills and techniques to confidently handle challenging conversations at work.



Digital via Zoom
20 May 2025
09:30 - 16:00 Full
Having difficult conversations

Level – Skilled - for an in-depth understanding of a topic. Aimed at people with good knowledge or experience

One of the most challenging parts of managing people is having conversations around sensitive or emotionally charged topics.

Difficult conversations are often things managers find themselves avoiding or delaying. This can have an impact on an organisation and morale.

Successfully addressing sensitive issues can:

  • prevent bullying at work
  • deal with conflict between colleagues
  • uncover underlying issues
  • support workers with personal issues
  • create clear boundaries within teams
  • increase employee engagement

This training will give you new skills and techniques to confidently handle challenging conversations at work. 

This training event is fully booked, please check our programme for an alternative Acas event which meets your needs, or phone 0300 123 1150 to find out about future events.

Digital via Zoom
22 May 2025
09:30 - 12:30 Nearly Full
Behaviours at work - understanding the acceptable

Level – Developing - for building skills and knowledge in a topic. Aimed at people with some experience or existing knowledge

Unacceptable behaviours, such as banter and bullying can have a huge impact on people, teams and organisations.

People managers are at the frontline when it comes to being able to identity inappropriate behaviours and will often be the person expected to deal with them. 

Managers need to challenge inappropriate behaviour early to prevent matters escalating. This will help:

  • reduce poor behaviour
  • increase staff morale and engagement
  • improve productivity
  • reduce staff turnover
  • minimise the risk of legal claims against yourself or your organisation

This training will help you confidently deal with issues as they arise and create a positive culture at work. It helps prepare all employees to stand against bullying and to take action

This event is nearly full

Digital via Zoom
28 May 2025
09:30 - 16:00 Full
Having difficult conversations

Level – Skilled - for an in-depth understanding of a topic. Aimed at people with good knowledge or experience

One of the most challenging parts of managing people is having conversations around sensitive or emotionally charged topics.

Difficult conversations are often things managers find themselves avoiding or delaying. This can have an impact on an organisation and morale.

Successfully addressing sensitive issues can:

  • prevent bullying at work
  • deal with conflict between colleagues
  • uncover underlying issues
  • support workers with personal issues
  • create clear boundaries within teams
  • increase employee engagement

This training will give you new skills and techniques to confidently handle challenging conversations at work. 

This training event is fully booked, please check our programme for an alternative Acas event which meets your needs, or phone 0300 123 1150 to find out about future events.

Digital via Zoom
30 May 2025
09:30 - 12:30
Behaviours at work - understanding the acceptable

Level – Developing - for building skills and knowledge in a topic. Aimed at people with some experience or existing knowledge

Unacceptable behaviours, such as banter and bullying can have a huge impact on people, teams and organisations.

People managers are at the frontline when it comes to being able to identity inappropriate behaviours and will often be the person expected to deal with them. 

Managers need to challenge inappropriate behaviour early to prevent matters escalating. This will help:

  • reduce poor behaviour
  • increase staff morale and engagement
  • improve productivity
  • reduce staff turnover
  • minimise the risk of legal claims against yourself or your organisation

This training will help you confidently deal with issues as they arise and create a positive culture at work. It helps prepare all employees to stand against bullying and to take action



Digital via Zoom
5 June 2025
09:30 - 12:30 Full
Having difficult conversations - two 3hr sessions over two consecutive days

Level – Skilled - for an in-depth understanding of a topic. Aimed at people with good knowledge or experience

One of the most challenging parts of managing people is having conversations around sensitive or emotionally charged topics.

Difficult conversations are often things managers find themselves avoiding or delaying. This can have an impact on an organisation and morale.

Successfully addressing sensitive issues can:

  • prevent bullying at work
  • deal with conflict between colleagues
  • uncover underlying issues
  • support workers with personal issues
  • create clear boundaries within teams
  • increase employee engagement

This training will give you new skills and techniques to confidently handle challenging conversations at work.

This training event is fully booked, please check our programme for an alternative Acas event which meets your needs, or phone 0300 123 1150 to find out about future events.

Digital via Zoom
10 June 2025
09:30 - 12:30
Behaviours at work - understanding the acceptable

Level – Developing - for building skills and knowledge in a topic. Aimed at people with some experience or existing knowledge

Unacceptable behaviours, such as banter and bullying can have a huge impact on people, teams and organisations.

People managers are at the frontline when it comes to being able to identity inappropriate behaviours and will often be the person expected to deal with them. 

Managers need to challenge inappropriate behaviour early to prevent matters escalating. This will help:

  • reduce poor behaviour
  • increase staff morale and engagement
  • improve productivity
  • reduce staff turnover
  • minimise the risk of legal claims against yourself or your organisation

This training will help you confidently deal with issues as they arise and create a positive culture at work. It helps prepare all employees to stand against bullying and to take action



Digital via Zoom
10 June 2025
09:30 - 12:30
Having difficult conversations - two 3hr sessions over two consecutive days

Level – Skilled - for an in-depth understanding of a topic. Aimed at people with good knowledge or experience

One of the most challenging parts of managing people is having conversations around sensitive or emotionally charged topics.

Difficult conversations are often things managers find themselves avoiding or delaying. This can have an impact on an organisation and morale.

Successfully addressing sensitive issues can:

  • prevent bullying at work
  • deal with conflict between colleagues
  • uncover underlying issues
  • support workers with personal issues
  • create clear boundaries within teams
  • increase employee engagement

This training will give you new skills and techniques to confidently handle challenging conversations at work.



Digital via Zoom
10 June 2025
09:30 - 16:00 Nearly Full
Having difficult conversations

Level – Skilled - for an in-depth understanding of a topic. Aimed at people with good knowledge or experience

One of the most challenging parts of managing people is having conversations around sensitive or emotionally charged topics.

Difficult conversations are often things managers find themselves avoiding or delaying. This can have an impact on an organisation and morale.

Successfully addressing sensitive issues can:

  • prevent bullying at work
  • deal with conflict between colleagues
  • uncover underlying issues
  • support workers with personal issues
  • create clear boundaries within teams
  • increase employee engagement

This training will give you new skills and techniques to confidently handle challenging conversations at work. 

This event is nearly full

Digital via Zoom
19 June 2025
09:30 - 16:00
Having difficult conversations

Level – Skilled - for an in-depth understanding of a topic. Aimed at people with good knowledge or experience

One of the most challenging parts of managing people is having conversations around sensitive or emotionally charged topics.

Difficult conversations are often things managers find themselves avoiding or delaying. This can have an impact on an organisation and morale.

Successfully addressing sensitive issues can:

  • prevent bullying at work
  • deal with conflict between colleagues
  • uncover underlying issues
  • support workers with personal issues
  • create clear boundaries within teams
  • increase employee engagement

This training will give you new skills and techniques to confidently handle challenging conversations at work. 



Digital via Zoom
20 June 2025
09:30 - 12:30
Behaviours at work - understanding the acceptable

Level – Developing - for building skills and knowledge in a topic. Aimed at people with some experience or existing knowledge

Unacceptable behaviours, such as banter and bullying can have a huge impact on people, teams and organisations.

People managers are at the frontline when it comes to being able to identity inappropriate behaviours and will often be the person expected to deal with them. 

Managers need to challenge inappropriate behaviour early to prevent matters escalating. This will help:

  • reduce poor behaviour
  • increase staff morale and engagement
  • improve productivity
  • reduce staff turnover
  • minimise the risk of legal claims against yourself or your organisation

This training will help you confidently deal with issues as they arise and create a positive culture at work. It helps prepare all employees to stand against bullying and to take action



Digital via Zoom
25 June 2025
09:30 - 12:30
Having difficult conversations - two 3hr sessions over two consecutive days

Level – Skilled - for an in-depth understanding of a topic. Aimed at people with good knowledge or experience

One of the most challenging parts of managing people is having conversations around sensitive or emotionally charged topics.

Difficult conversations are often things managers find themselves avoiding or delaying. This can have an impact on an organisation and morale.

Successfully addressing sensitive issues can:

  • prevent bullying at work
  • deal with conflict between colleagues
  • uncover underlying issues
  • support workers with personal issues
  • create clear boundaries within teams
  • increase employee engagement

This training will give you new skills and techniques to confidently handle challenging conversations at work.



Digital via Zoom
30 June 2025
09:30 - 12:30
Behaviours at work - understanding the acceptable

Level – Developing - for building skills and knowledge in a topic. Aimed at people with some experience or existing knowledge

Unacceptable behaviours, such as banter and bullying can have a huge impact on people, teams and organisations.

People managers are at the frontline when it comes to being able to identity inappropriate behaviours and will often be the person expected to deal with them. 

Managers need to challenge inappropriate behaviour early to prevent matters escalating. This will help:

  • reduce poor behaviour
  • increase staff morale and engagement
  • improve productivity
  • reduce staff turnover
  • minimise the risk of legal claims against yourself or your organisation

This training will help you confidently deal with issues as they arise and create a positive culture at work. It helps prepare all employees to stand against bullying and to take action



Digital via Zoom
7 July 2025
13:30 - 16:30
Having difficult conversations - two 3hr sessions over two consecutive days

Level – Skilled - for an in-depth understanding of a topic. Aimed at people with good knowledge or experience

One of the most challenging parts of managing people is having conversations around sensitive or emotionally charged topics.

Difficult conversations are often things managers find themselves avoiding or delaying. This can have an impact on an organisation and morale.

Successfully addressing sensitive issues can:

  • prevent bullying at work
  • deal with conflict between colleagues
  • uncover underlying issues
  • support workers with personal issues
  • create clear boundaries within teams
  • increase employee engagement

This training will give you new skills and techniques to confidently handle challenging conversations at work.



Digital via Zoom
10 July 2025
09:30 - 12:30
Behaviours at work - understanding the acceptable

Level – Developing - for building skills and knowledge in a topic. Aimed at people with some experience or existing knowledge

Unacceptable behaviours, such as banter and bullying can have a huge impact on people, teams and organisations.

People managers are at the frontline when it comes to being able to identity inappropriate behaviours and will often be the person expected to deal with them. 

Managers need to challenge inappropriate behaviour early to prevent matters escalating. This will help:

  • reduce poor behaviour
  • increase staff morale and engagement
  • improve productivity
  • reduce staff turnover
  • minimise the risk of legal claims against yourself or your organisation

This training will help you confidently deal with issues as they arise and create a positive culture at work. It helps prepare all employees to stand against bullying and to take action



Digital via Zoom
10 July 2025
09:30 - 12:30
Having difficult conversations - two 3hr sessions over two consecutive days

Level – Skilled - for an in-depth understanding of a topic. Aimed at people with good knowledge or experience

One of the most challenging parts of managing people is having conversations around sensitive or emotionally charged topics.

Difficult conversations are often things managers find themselves avoiding or delaying. This can have an impact on an organisation and morale.

Successfully addressing sensitive issues can:

  • prevent bullying at work
  • deal with conflict between colleagues
  • uncover underlying issues
  • support workers with personal issues
  • create clear boundaries within teams
  • increase employee engagement

This training will give you new skills and techniques to confidently handle challenging conversations at work.



Digital via Zoom
17 July 2025
13:30 - 16:30
Behaviours at work - understanding the acceptable

Level – Developing - for building skills and knowledge in a topic. Aimed at people with some experience or existing knowledge

Unacceptable behaviours, such as banter and bullying can have a huge impact on people, teams and organisations.

People managers are at the frontline when it comes to being able to identity inappropriate behaviours and will often be the person expected to deal with them. 

Managers need to challenge inappropriate behaviour early to prevent matters escalating. This will help:

  • reduce poor behaviour
  • increase staff morale and engagement
  • improve productivity
  • reduce staff turnover
  • minimise the risk of legal claims against yourself or your organisation

This training will help you confidently deal with issues as they arise and create a positive culture at work. It helps prepare all employees to stand against bullying and to take action



Digital via Zoom
22 July 2025
09:30 - 12:30
Behaviours at work - understanding the acceptable

Level – Developing - for building skills and knowledge in a topic. Aimed at people with some experience or existing knowledge

Unacceptable behaviours, such as banter and bullying can have a huge impact on people, teams and organisations.

People managers are at the frontline when it comes to being able to identity inappropriate behaviours and will often be the person expected to deal with them. 

Managers need to challenge inappropriate behaviour early to prevent matters escalating. This will help:

  • reduce poor behaviour
  • increase staff morale and engagement
  • improve productivity
  • reduce staff turnover
  • minimise the risk of legal claims against yourself or your organisation

This training will help you confidently deal with issues as they arise and create a positive culture at work. It helps prepare all employees to stand against bullying and to take action



Digital via Zoom
22 July 2025
09:30 - 16:00
Having difficult conversations (face to face)

Level – Skilled - for an in-depth understanding of a topic. Aimed at people with good knowledge or experience

One of the most challenging parts of managing people is having conversations around sensitive or emotionally charged topics.

Difficult conversations are often things managers find themselves avoiding or delaying. This can have an impact on an organisation and morale.

Successfully addressing sensitive issues can:

  • prevent bullying at work
  • deal with conflict between colleagues
  • uncover underlying issues
  • support workers with personal issues
  • create clear boundaries within teams
  • increase employee engagement

This training will give you new skills and techniques to confidently handle challenging conversations at work. 



Leeds
29 July 2025
13:30 - 16:30
Behaviours at work - understanding the acceptable

Level – Developing - for building skills and knowledge in a topic. Aimed at people with some experience or existing knowledge

Unacceptable behaviours, such as banter and bullying can have a huge impact on people, teams and organisations.

People managers are at the frontline when it comes to being able to identity inappropriate behaviours and will often be the person expected to deal with them. 

Managers need to challenge inappropriate behaviour early to prevent matters escalating. This will help:

  • reduce poor behaviour
  • increase staff morale and engagement
  • improve productivity
  • reduce staff turnover
  • minimise the risk of legal claims against yourself or your organisation

This training will help you confidently deal with issues as they arise and create a positive culture at work. It helps prepare all employees to stand against bullying and to take action



Digital via Zoom
31 July 2025
09:30 - 16:00
Having difficult conversations (face to face)

Level – Skilled - for an in-depth understanding of a topic. Aimed at people with good knowledge or experience

One of the most challenging parts of managing people is having conversations around sensitive or emotionally charged topics.

Difficult conversations are often things managers find themselves avoiding or delaying. This can have an impact on an organisation and morale.

Successfully addressing sensitive issues can:

  • prevent bullying at work
  • deal with conflict between colleagues
  • uncover underlying issues
  • support workers with personal issues
  • create clear boundaries within teams
  • increase employee engagement

This training will give you new skills and techniques to confidently handle challenging conversations at work. 



Nottingham
10 September 2025
09:30 - 16:00
Having difficult conversations (face to face)

Level – Skilled - for an in-depth understanding of a topic. Aimed at people with good knowledge or experience

One of the most challenging parts of managing people is having conversations around sensitive or emotionally charged topics.

Difficult conversations are often things managers find themselves avoiding or delaying. This can have an impact on an organisation and morale.

Successfully addressing sensitive issues can:

  • prevent bullying at work
  • deal with conflict between colleagues
  • uncover underlying issues
  • support workers with personal issues
  • create clear boundaries within teams
  • increase employee engagement

This training will give you new skills and techniques to confidently handle challenging conversations at work. 



London
11 September 2025
09:30 - 16:00
Having difficult conversations (face to face)

Level – Skilled - for an in-depth understanding of a topic. Aimed at people with good knowledge or experience

One of the most challenging parts of managing people is having conversations around sensitive or emotionally charged topics.

Difficult conversations are often things managers find themselves avoiding or delaying. This can have an impact on an organisation and morale.

Successfully addressing sensitive issues can:

  • prevent bullying at work
  • deal with conflict between colleagues
  • uncover underlying issues
  • support workers with personal issues
  • create clear boundaries within teams
  • increase employee engagement

This training will give you new skills and techniques to confidently handle challenging conversations at work. 



Manchester