Learning and development for organisations
We work with HR and L&D leads, managers, and leadership teams who want training that changes how people work, not training that ticks a box.
Where clients usually start
New staff take too long to become confident
Onboarding programmes: Induction that welcomes new people, teaches the job, and gets them confident sooner.
Learn moreManagers were promoted for their expertise and now need to lead
Leadership and communication: Practical development for managers and teams who need to lead, present, and give feedback well.
Learn moreTraining is requested, but no one is sure what is really needed
Training needs analysis: Find out what people need to do differently before anyone builds a course.
Learn moreTeams are using AI without shared guidance
AI upskilling: AI training and guidelines shaped by what your teams already use and worry about.
Learn moreA team is struggling with conflict or change
Team effectiveness: Support for teams under pressure or going through change.
Learn moreThe organisation has grown and training is still informal
L&D function setup: For growing organisations that need a training function, not just training events.
Learn moreWorkshops
A single session is often the easiest way to start. Every session is adapted to your context.
From expert to manager
For people leading a team for the first time: setting expectations, delegating, and having the conversations that new managers often avoid.
Half dayPresenting with confidence
Structuring a clear message, speaking with presence, and handling questions, with practice and feedback on a real presentation.
Half dayAI at work: where to start
A listening session followed by practical training on how your team can use AI tools well in its own tasks, with clear guidelines for responsible use.
Half dayFeedback without fatigue
Giving and receiving feedback that people act on, built on clarity and trust rather than annual reviews alone.
1.5 to 2 hoursHow we work with you
A first conversation
We talk about your goals, your people, and what you have tried so far.
Find out what is needed
Interviews, surveys, or listening sessions, scaled to the size of the work.
Design and deliver
Sessions built around real tasks, delivered in person, online, or by your own trainers.
Follow up
We check in with managers and participants to see what changed, and adjust.
Our experience
Our team has set up a training and development function from nothing for a university with more than 215 staff, designed training and onboarding modules for educational and corporate settings, run staff listening sessions on AI, and coached leaders one-on-one. Our mediation and team development specialist has more than 16 years of experience.
Free tools
Templates you can use straight away.
Training needs analysis checklist
The questions to ask leaders, managers, and staff before you plan any training.
Download PDF30-60-90 day onboarding plan
A template for a new hire's first three months, with roles for the manager and a buddy.
Download PDFL&D function setup planner
A step-by-step planner for setting up training in a growing organisation.
Download PDFQuestions
Do you work outside Abu Dhabi?
Yes. We work in person in Abu Dhabi, Dubai, and across the UAE, and online with organisations in other countries.
Can you deliver training in your own sessions and also train our people to deliver?
Yes. We can facilitate sessions ourselves, or design the programme and prepare your own trainers to deliver it.
What is a good first step?
Many clients start with a short needs analysis or a single workshop, then decide on next steps once they see the results.