The Chartered Insurance Institute (CII) has unveiled two leadership-focused training programs, aimed at enhancing personal and team performance, effective leadership, and robust business development.
Set to commence in October, “Building a World Class Advisory Practice” and “Managers as Coaches” are tailored to cater to diverse leadership needs, with the former targeted towards professionals in the financial advice sector.
Developed in collaboration with prominent SME growth advisory firm, Elephant’s Child, “Building a World Class Advisory Practice” integrates various methodologies to bolster strength and value in UK Advisory Businesses.
This course places special emphasis on aligning with the FCA’s Consumer Duty principles. It equips participants with a comprehensive approach to business growth, culminating in a customized business plan encompassing a three-year strategy and a one-year action plan.
The areas covered under “Building a World Class Advisory Practice” include:
- Clarity & opportunity​
- Profitability​
- Efficiency, scalability, and stability​
- New client acquisition​
- New asset acquisition​
- Professional connections​
- Exit value
“Managers as Coaches,” an eight-week program developed in collaboration with Better Manager, a renowned global leader in Management and Leadership Development, offers participants foundational coaching skills tailored to support both team and individual growth.
Key learning outcomes of “Managers as Coaches” include:
- Enhanced people management skills
- Techniques to enhance communication skills through coaching conversations
- Skills to initiate and engage in impactful conversations that set expectations, foster accountability, and champion team members
- Coaching techniques to boost engagement and productivity
- Coaching techniques to foster personal growth and development
Ian Simons, content and capabilities director at the CII, said: “The ‘Building a World Class Advisory Practice’ and ‘Managers as Coaches’ courses have been carefully designed to equip learners with the skills and knowledge needed to thrive in a professional environment and strengthen their business practices.”
