Loughborough Management Programme – Bronze

Welcome to Bronze, launching in 2026. These concise, high-impact sessions are designed to give you the core principles of effective management. Whether you're new to managing people or simply want to strengthen your foundation, Bronze sessions explore essential theories and make them practical, relatable, and immediately useful. 

Expect a blend of theory and hands-on learning that helps you build confidence, apply practical management tools, and lead with empathy and trust. You can complete these elements individually, at your own pace, or work through the full Bronze pathway to earn a certificate accredited by The Institute of Leadership.  

Bronze Level Overview

To achieve the Bronze Level, you’ll need to complete the short enrolment form at the bottom of this page and attend the core sessions listed below. These are the minimum requirement for accreditation. 

In addition, we strongly encourage you to explore the other sessions available at this level. They’re designed to help you deepen your knowledge, build confidence, and further develop your skills as a manager. 

Explore creative ways to lead with curiosity, empowerment, and encouragement. 

This bitesize session helps you discover your management style and how to use it to help your team thrive, while avoiding common pitfalls that can hold people back. 

Duration: 1.5 hours 
Delivery: In-person or MS Teams 

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Learn how to give feedback that builds trust and drives improvement. 
In this short workshop, you’ll explore a proven feedback model and practice techniques to deliver honest, constructive feedback that motivates and supports your team. 

Duration: 1.5 hours 
Delivery: In-person or MS Teams 

Please note, if you have attended or are due to attend GLOW Conversations: Giving Effective Feedback, you do not need to attend this session. Your attendance at the GLOW training will count towards completion of the LMP Bronze Level. 

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Support wellbeing by engaging in reflective and empathetic discussions. 
This session helps you recognise the factors that affect wellbeing at work and gives you tools to have supportive conversations. You’ll also learn about the University’s wellbeing resources. 

Duration: 1.5 hours 
Delivery: In-person 

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Trust is the foundation of great management. 
Using the Trust Equation, this interactive workshop helps you understand how to build, maintain, and repair trust in your professional relationships, so your team can perform at its best. 

Duration: 1.5 hours 
Delivery: In-person or MS Teams 

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Understand the essentials of HR policies and procedures. 

These online modules give you the knowledge you need to manage confidently and compliantly. For each of the following topics, you will need to watch the video and complete a short quiz: 

  • Managing Probation   
  • Performance Management including capability  
  • Managing Sickness Absence & Wellbeing  
  • Family Leave   
  • Flexible Working   
  • Discipline   
  • Grievance (Dispute Resolution)

Delivery: Online - access these resources on Learn 

How to Enrol

If you’d like to complete the full Bronze Level and receive a certificate accredited by The Institute of Leadership, please complete the enrolment form below. 
We’ll track your progress and celebrate your achievement once you’ve completed the required sessions. 

Enrol on the Bronze Level

Additional Bitesize Bronze Level Sessions

Looking to go further? These additional Bronze level sessions are designed to deepen your learning and expand your toolkit as a manager. 

Shifting your mindset and unlocking your potential

Duration: 1.5 hours 
Delivery: In-person or MS Teams 
Based on Carol Dweck’s Growth Mindset theory, this session helps you explore how your mindset influences your approach to challenges and how to apply these principles to support your team’s development. 

Empowering others with coaching style conversations

Duration: 1.5 hours 
Delivery: In-person or MS Teams 
Empower with coaching style conversations. 
Learn how to use the GROW model and coaching techniques to enhance communication, build trust, and empower your team. 

Managing with empathy and awareness of others

Duration: 1.5 hours 
Delivery: In-person 
Explore Daniel Goleman’s EQ framework and reflect on how emotional intelligence can help you build stronger relationships and create a more collaborative work environment. 

Creating space for your team to speak and thrive

Duration: 1.5 hours 
Delivery: In-person 
This session introduces the concept of psychological safety and helps you identify behaviours and structures that support innovation, openness, and resilience. 

Helping your team navigate change with confidence

Duration: 1.5 hours 
Delivery: In-person or MS Teams 
Learn how to apply the change curve model to recognise and respond to the emotional and behavioural shifts that come with organisational change. 

An Introduction to the Five Forms of Power - Understand how power and influence shape team performance

Duration: 1.5 hours 
Delivery: In-person or MS Teams 
Explore French and Raven’s Bases of Power model through real-world examples, and discover how to use influence effectively to build collaboration and drive results.