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The latest Communication Skills ideas

The Further blog is packed full of tips, tricks and techniques designed to help your teams go, well... further.

September 23, 2026

How to measure the impact of a communication skills training programme

How do you know if your communication skills training programme has worked? This guide explains the measurement methods and metrics that produce clear, credible evidence of impact.

September 23, 2026

How to build a business case for a communication skills training programme

Need to make the case to your board or senior leadership for investment in communication skills training? This guide sets out the evidence, the arguments and the framing that work.

September 23, 2026

How to setup a communication skills programme: A step-by-step guide

A practical step-by-step guide to setting up a communication skills training programme. From identifying the need and writing the brief, through design and delivery, to measuring the results.

September 23, 2026

Training session, course, pathway or programme – which is right for your organisation?

Not sure whether you need a training session, a course, a learning pathway or a full programme? This guide explains the differences clearly and helps you work out which is the right solution for your organisation's communication skills needs.

September 23, 2026

What to include in a communication skills training programme for managers

Deciding what to put in a communication skills training programme for your management team? This guide covers the topics, formats and structural choices that produce lasting results — not just a good day out.

September 23, 2026

How to identify your team’s communication training needs: a practical guide for HR managers

This practical guide helps HR managers identify real skill gaps, prioritise them honestly, and decide what kind of training solution is actually needed.

August 20, 2026

How to lead more effective online meetings

Online meetings require a different set of skills from in-person ones. We discuss the practical techniques that make the most difference.

August 14, 2026

How to be more confident and assertive when leading meetings

Many managers find leading meetings genuinely difficult, even when they are confident in their subject matter. We explore how to build the skills and confidence to lead well.

August 7, 2026

Why meetings in your organisation are not leading to action

If your meetings produce plenty of discussion but very little change, the problem is rarely a lack of effort. We explore how to fix it.

July 31, 2026

How to keep a meeting on track when it goes off topic

Tangents, spirals and hijacks are some of the most common reasons meetings fail. Here is how to keep your meetings focused, purposeful and on track.

July 10, 2026

Reasons why change in your business is not being accepted

We explore the real reasons change fails in a business, and what leaders can do to ensure that change is smooth and positive.

July 10, 2026

How to maintain trust with your team during uncertainty

Trust is the first thing to suffer when change is handled badly. We explore where leaders most commonly lose it during uncertainty, and what to do about it.

July 10, 2026

How to maintain positive communication as your business grows

Growth puts communication and culture under real pressure. We explore why it happens, what the warning signs look like, and the actions that make a difference.

June 11, 2026

How to be a more effective interviewer when hiring

Discover practical techniques for managers to interview confidently, assess candidates objectively and make better hiring decisions.

June 4, 2026

In-House vs Open Training Courses: Which is right for your organisation?

Trying to decide between in-house and open training courses for your team? Here's a look at both options to help you make the right choice.

June 4, 2026

Signs your team needs communication training

Recognise the warning signs that your team's communication is holding them back, and discover what you can do about it. Expert insight from Further Communications.

May 29, 2026

How to manage an employee who is resistant to change

We explore what is really driving your team's resistance to change, the forms it takes, and the leadership approaches that actually work.

May 21, 2026

How to best support your team through lots of change

When change is constant, supporting your team requires a unique approach. Here is how to provide what people need when change keeps coming.

May 13, 2026

How to develop your team coaching skills

Learn how to develop effective coaching skills as a manager, helping your team build confidence, ownership and performance at work.

April 17, 2026

How to give great feedback to your team members

March 17, 2026

How to present successfully to difficult audiences

Learn how to present successfully to hostile or sceptical audiences, with practical techniques to build rapport, reduce resistance and communicate clearly.

February 17, 2026

How to quickly write presentations

Short on time? The further team share their practical ways that managers and leaders can plan and write effective presentations quickly without overcomplicating the process.

January 7, 2026

How to develop your active listening skills

Learn how active listening improves workplace communication, engagement and performance, with practical tips from the experts at Further for managers and leaders.

November 30, 2025

Top tips to become a great conference speaker

A great conference speaker has the power to transform a room. They can share valuable insights, raise awareness of their business and establish themselves as a trusted voice in their industry. Discover our top tips for how to be that speaker.

November 13, 2025

How to Improve Your Project Management Communications

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