Explore our expertly crafted consulting courses.
Consultancy: 101
Foundational skills for new consultants.
Our Consultancy 101 programme provides a comprehensive foundation for effective consulting.
This course covers essential skills and knowledge to help consultants navigate various environments, understand client needs, and build strong relationships.
Through six focused modules, participants will develop the necessary expertise to excel in their consulting roles.
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• New consultants
• Individuals transitioning into consulting roles
• Companies onboarding new consulting talent
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The role of a consultant: Understand key responsibilities and common pitfalls.
Understanding context: Navigate sector and organisational nuances.
Working in the public sector: Explore public sector organisation, decision-making, and funding.
Working in the private sector: Understand private sector dynamics, commercial pressures, and pace.
Your personal consulting style: Enhance self-awareness with a personalised assessment and report.
The client-supplier relationship: Learn what makes and breaks a working relationship. This module will help you establish who the client is, understand their wants, and see things from their perspective.
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Our Consultancy: 101 course offers flexible delivery options to suit your needs.
Training can be conducted remotely or in-person, with formats ranging from intensive one-day workshops to a series of sessions spread over several weeks.
We tailor the training schedule based on your specific requirements, including the number of participants and organisational needs.
Our team can recommend the most effective format to ensure the best learning experience and outcomes for your consultants.
Consultancy: Advanced
Expert techniques for seasoned consultants.
For those with a solid foundation looking to master specific skills or focus on particular environments, the Consulting: Advanced courses offer in-depth training.
These courses help consultants become compelling storytellers, delight clients, and excel at stakeholder management.
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• Experienced consultants
• Professionals specialising in specific industries or roles
• Teams requiring advanced consulting skills
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Advanced storytelling techniques:
Develop skills to craft compelling narratives that engage and persuade clients and stakeholders to build consensus, aligning with the consultancy's values.
Client and stakeholder management:
Master advanced strategies for managing relationships with clients and stakeholders, ensuring alignment with organisational standards and values. Participants will learn how to manage and coordinate positive client relationships and address challenges professionally.
Specialised public sector training:
Gain expertise in navigating specific government departments and policy areas, and understand their structures, roles, and service development processes.
Mastery of complex consulting environments:
Learn to excel in intricate consulting scenarios, managing multifaceted projects and diverse teams effectively.
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Our Consultancy: Advanced course offers flexible delivery options to suit your needs.
Training can be conducted remotely or in-person, with formats ranging from intensive one-day workshops to a series of sessions spread over several weeks.
We tailor the training schedule based on your specific requirements, including the number of participants and organisational needs.
Our team can recommend the most effective format to ensure the best learning experience and outcomes for your consultants.
Bridging the gap: Digital and Policy
Demystifying public policy and enhancing digital-policy collaboration.
This course is designed to enhance collaboration between digital teams and policy experts by providing a deep understanding of the public policy environment.
Participants will explore the Lighthouse Policy Mindsets to move beyond common stereotypes and build meaningful relationships with policymakers.
Additionally, the training demystifies the world of public policy development, examining public sector structures, the roles of policymakers, and the dynamics of policy creation.
By understanding these elements, digital professionals will be better equipped to collaborate effectively, navigate policy challenges, and contribute to impactful policy outcomes.
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• Digital team members looking to improve collaboration with policy teams
• Professionals seeking to understand the dynamics and challenges of policy environments
• Teams aiming to bridge the gap between digital and policy work
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Introduction to Policy Environments:
An overview of the structure, processes, and key challenges faced by policy teams.
Lighthouse Policy Mindsets:
An exploration of the different mindsets within policy teams to dispel common stereotypes and promote deeper understanding.
Building Relationships:
Practical exercises and strategies for fostering effective communication and collaboration with policymakers.
Interactive activities:
Simulated real-world scenarios to enhance learning and application of concepts.
Case studies and examples:
Real-life examples of successful collaborations between digital and policy teams.
Discussion and Q&A:
Opportunities to engage with experts, ask questions, and discuss specific challenges participants may face in their roles.
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Our Bridging the gap course offers flexible delivery options to suit your needs.
Training can be conducted remotely or in-person, with formats ranging from intensive one-day workshops to a series of sessions spread over several weeks.
We tailor the training schedule based on your specific requirements, including the number of participants and organisational needs.
Our team can recommend the most effective format to ensure the best learning experience and outcomes for your consultants.