All Acas events on Managing the unmanageable

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27 January 2026
13:30 - 16:30
Managing the unmanageable - two 3hr sessions over two consecutive days

Level – Skilled

It can be tempting for managers to avoid dealing with challenging, hostile or confrontational behaviour. Especially where an employee responds to challenge with further negative or destructive behaviours. 

Taking a proactive approach to challenging behaviour can:

  • increase confidence in line managers
  • support wellbeing of employees
  • prevent absence
  • reduce the risk of discrimination and other legal claims

This interactive training will give you insights, tools and skills to help you confidently address extremely challenging persons at work.



Digital via Zoom
5 February 2026
09:30 - 16:00
Managing the unmanageable

Level – Skilled

It can be tempting for managers to avoid dealing with challenging, hostile or confrontational behaviour. Especially where an employee responds to challenge with further negative or destructive behaviours. 

Taking a proactive approach to challenging behaviour can:

  • increase confidence in line managers
  • support wellbeing of employees
  • prevent absence
  • reduce the risk of discrimination and other legal claims

This interactive training will give you insights, tools and skills to help you confidently address extremely challenging persons at work.



Digital via Zoom
23 February 2026
09:30 - 12:30
Managing the unmanageable - two 3hr sessions over two consecutive days

Level – Skilled

It can be tempting for managers to avoid dealing with challenging, hostile or confrontational behaviour. Especially where an employee responds to challenge with further negative or destructive behaviours. 

Taking a proactive approach to challenging behaviour can:

  • increase confidence in line managers
  • support wellbeing of employees
  • prevent absence
  • reduce the risk of discrimination and other legal claims

This interactive training will give you insights, tools and skills to help you confidently address extremely challenging persons at work.



Digital via Zoom
10 March 2026
09:30 - 12:30
Managing the unmanageable - two 3hr sessions over two consecutive days

Level – Skilled

It can be tempting for managers to avoid dealing with challenging, hostile or confrontational behaviour. Especially where an employee responds to challenge with further negative or destructive behaviours. 

Taking a proactive approach to challenging behaviour can:

  • increase confidence in line managers
  • support wellbeing of employees
  • prevent absence
  • reduce the risk of discrimination and other legal claims

This interactive training will give you insights, tools and skills to help you confidently address extremely challenging persons at work.



Digital via Zoom
18 March 2026
13:30 - 16:30
Managing the unmanageable - two 3hr sessions over two consecutive days

Level – Skilled

It can be tempting for managers to avoid dealing with challenging, hostile or confrontational behaviour. Especially where an employee responds to challenge with further negative or destructive behaviours. 

Taking a proactive approach to challenging behaviour can:

  • increase confidence in line managers
  • support wellbeing of employees
  • prevent absence
  • reduce the risk of discrimination and other legal claims

This interactive training will give you insights, tools and skills to help you confidently address extremely challenging persons at work.



Digital via Zoom
31 March 2026
09:30 - 16:00
Managing the unmanageable

Level – Skilled

It can be tempting for managers to avoid dealing with challenging, hostile or confrontational behaviour. Especially where an employee responds to challenge with further negative or destructive behaviours. 

Taking a proactive approach to challenging behaviour can:

  • increase confidence in line managers
  • support wellbeing of employees
  • prevent absence
  • reduce the risk of discrimination and other legal claims

This interactive training will give you insights, tools and skills to help you confidently address extremely challenging persons at work.



Digital via Zoom