Communication & Influencing Skills Development Programmes

Every time we interact with someone we influence them. With every connection and every conversation - face to face, on the phone, via video – in every written report, the internet, email or text - we create an impression and have an impact. The only question is whether this is positive, negative or neutral. 

To succeed in today's multi-faceted business world, people and organisations require much more than specialist expertise and technical know-how. They must be excellent communicators who are able to connect positively and powerfully with their colleagues and customers.

At SML we combine our understanding of psychology and our commercial experience to help individuals become aware of their personal impact and personal power. We help them to become more assertive, confident, persuasive, and more able to consult, negotiate and resolve conflict in any business situation. Whether you need to win new business, provide excellent customer service, influence without authority or enhance your impact at meetings, presentations or conference calls, we draw on real scenarios from your own organisation to create learning through forum theatre, role-plays and simulations involving our actors to create a customised learning solution that meets your specific needs.

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What people are saying

“SML have been delivering bespoke Communication and Influencing Skills workshops for us regularly since the mid-90s. They are extremely well received by front office and back office staff alike, from new grads to MDs, technical specialists and administrators.”

Professional Services Sector
 

“SML provide a number of personal effectiveness programmes for us, which always receive positive feedback from participants. I am particularly impressed by SML’s straightforward, uncomplicated approach and professional delivery of training.”

HR Manager
Financial Services Organisation

“I had worked successfully with SML in my last job, so when I joined my present company as Chief Executive, I felt confident inviting them to facilitate a one-day off-site with my new team. Together we clarified the purpose of the meeting and agreed how best to achieve the objectives. We found the Myers-Briggs session particularly enlightening.”

Chief Executive
Fund Management Company

“SML have been an integral part of Alfa Laval’s training programme for over 10 years. The feedback from their training is always excellent - something I am happy to support, both as an organiser of training and as a past trainee.”

Phillipa James
Alfa Laval

"Many consultancies say that they work collaboratively to design bespoke solutions for each client. SML is one of the few I have experienced who actually put this into practice, with exceptional results."

Lee-Anne
OD Associate and Senior Consultant with SML

"SML worked in collaboration with us to understand and interpret our requirements. They then designed and delivered an effective programme that successfully introduced our staff appraisal system."

HR Manager
Petrochemical Company