--- title: Business Training Providers | Leadership Development Programme UK description: We are business training providers, truly unique in the UK, transforming the behaviour and leadership professional development of people, teams & organisations. --- [![pdw-logo](https://www.pdwgroup.co.uk/hs-fs/hubfs/PDW_Theme_2024/Images/pdw-logo.webp?width=178&height=79&name=pdw-logo.webp "pdw-logo")](https://www.pdwgroup.co.uk/) - [0115 940 4966](tel:0115%20940%204966) - [hello@pdwgroup.co.uk](mailto:hello@pdwgroup.co.uk) - Training & Coaching - [Leadership Training & Development](https://www.pdwgroup.co.uk/leadership-development-training) - [Leadership Behaviour](https://www.pdwgroup.co.uk/business-training-courses/leadership-development-training/leadership-behaviour) - [Strategic Thinking for Leaders](https://www.pdwgroup.co.uk/business-training-courses/leadership-development-training/strategic-thinking) - [Management Development Training](https://www.pdwgroup.co.uk/management-training) - [Performance Management](https://www.pdwgroup.co.uk/business-training-courses/management-training/performance-management) - [Setting Goals](https://www.pdwgroup.co.uk/business-training-courses/management-training/setting-goals) - [Giving Feedback](https://www.pdwgroup.co.uk/giving-feedback) - [Sales And Business Development Training](https://www.pdwgroup.co.uk/sales-training) - [Negotiation Skills Training Courses](https://www.pdwgroup.co.uk/negotiation-skills-training) - [Customer Relationship Management Training](https://www.pdwgroup.co.uk/customer-management-training) - [The Science Of Account Management](https://www.pdwgroup.co.uk/the-science-of-account-management) - [Commercial, financial & business acumen training](https://www.pdwgroup.co.uk/business-acumen-training-courses) - [Coaching Solutions](https://www.pdwgroup.co.uk/business-training-courses/business-coaching) - [Other Workshops](https://www.pdwgroup.co.uk/other-workshops) - People Assessment - [Assessment Centres](https://www.pdwgroup.co.uk/assessment-centre-for-recruitment) - [Behavioural Profiling](https://www.pdwgroup.co.uk/behavioural-profiling) - [Flexible 360° Feedback Surveys](https://www.pdwgroup.co.uk/360-degree-feedback) - Feedback Surveys - [Employee Engagement Survey](https://www.pdwgroup.co.uk/employee-engagement-surveys) - [Customer Feedback Surveys](https://www.pdwgroup.co.uk/customer-feedback-surveys) - [Flexible 360° Feedback Surveys](https://www.pdwgroup.co.uk/360-degree-feedback) - [Assessment Days](https://www.pdwgroup.co.uk/assessment-days) - Who We Help - [HR Training & Development](https://www.pdwgroup.co.uk/hr-training-and-development) - [Business Owners, Managing Directors And CEO Training And Development](https://www.pdwgroup.co.uk/ceo-training-and-development) - [Professional Services Training](https://www.pdwgroup.co.uk/professional-services-training) - [Training For Learning And Development Professionals](https://www.pdwgroup.co.uk/learning-development-professionals-training-courses) - [Department And Team Heads](https://www.pdwgroup.co.uk/department-team-heads) - [Methodology](https://www.pdwgroup.co.uk/about-us/our-methodology) - Explore Further - [Business Advisory Consultancy](https://www.pdwgroup.co.uk/business-consultancy-advisory) - [Team Development](https://www.pdwgroup.co.uk/team-development) - [Meet the Team](https://www.pdwgroup.co.uk/about-us/meet-the-team) - [Free Guides](https://www.pdwgroup.co.uk/free-guides) - [Case Studies](https://www.pdwgroup.co.uk/blog/tag/case-studies) - [Testimonials](https://www.pdwgroup.co.uk/testimonials) - [Training Room Hire](https://www.pdwgroup.co.uk/training-room-hire) - [Blog](https://www.pdwgroup.co.uk/blog) - [About Us](https://www.pdwgroup.co.uk/about-us) - [Contact Us](https://www.pdwgroup.co.uk/contact-us) # About Us Who are we, what do we do, and what's at the heart of our DNA [Get in Touch](https://www.pdwgroup.co.uk/get-in-touch) ### Business Training Providers ##### PDW Group is a performance improvement business founded in 2004.  We are truly unique in the UK, and hugely passionate about what we do and completely committed to [our values](https://www.pdwgroup.co.uk/about-us/our-background-and-values). We work with our clients to transform the behaviour and performance of their people, teams and organisation. - We are based in Nottingham, operating from our ‘state of the art’ development centre - We are experts in business and people strategy, people performance, assessment, learning and behavioural development. - We provide truly unique **[training and coaching](https://www.pdwgroup.co.uk/business-training-courses/leadership-development-training/leadership-behaviour)** solutions to transform how people lead & manage others, work effectively in teams, and manage, sell to and negotiate with customers - We provide bespoke or off the shelf software solutions for clients built by our own in house web development team that includes HR, performance and learning, combining the latest web technology with our extensive HR, performance and learning expertise - We work with all types of organisations, from small businesses through to large blue chip organisations and in many different market sectors - Our work is based fully on the needs of our client.  This could be to fix a very specific short term problem, or to work with a client in a long term transformation partnership, and everything in between - We measure our own client advocacy robustly using the net promoter score (NPS),  Our client feedback tells us that we achieve scores that are some of the highest published anywhere in the world. ### Learn more about us - [Our Background and Values](https://www.pdwgroup.co.uk/about-us/our-methodology) - [Our Methodology](https://www.pdwgroup.co.uk/about-us/our-methodology) - [Meet the Team](https://www.pdwgroup.co.uk/about-us/meet-the-team) - [Join Our Team](https://www.pdwgroup.co.uk/) ## Testimonial ### Here’s what Armstrong Watson had to say about PDW “I have never been less than totally enthused by your innovation and passion to help businesses and individuals alike to be the best they can be.” ![pdw-armstrong-watson-2-3](https://www.pdwgroup.co.uk/hubfs/PDW_Theme_2024/Images/pdw-armstrong-watson-2-3.webp) Mike Kienlen, Equity Partner & Board Member ![Screen-Shot-2017-08-02-at-13.54.12](https://www.pdwgroup.co.uk/hubfs/PDW_Theme_2024/Images/Screen-Shot-2017-08-02-at-13.54.12.webp) ##### Tell us what you’d like to do next… ### [Read our articles and blogs](https://www.pdwgroup.co.uk/blog) [Talk To Us](https://www.pdwgroup.co.uk/contact-us) ![Rohlig\_Logistics\_Logo (1)](https://www.pdwgroup.co.uk/hubfs/Rohlig_Logistics_Logo%20(1).jpg) ![sky](https://www.pdwgroup.co.uk/hubfs/PDW_Theme_2024/Images/sky.webp) ![W\_Chapman (1)-1](https://www.pdwgroup.co.uk/hubfs/W_Chapman%20(1)-1.png) ![Center\_Parcs\_logo](https://www.pdwgroup.co.uk/hubfs/PDW_Theme_2024/Images/Client_logos/Center_Parcs_logo.webp) ![F-B-Biscuits (1)](https://www.pdwgroup.co.uk/hubfs/F-B-Biscuits%20(1).jpeg) ![ArmstrongWatson-logo](https://www.pdwgroup.co.uk/hubfs/PDW_Theme_2024/Images/Client_logos/ArmstrongWatson-logo.webp) ![Princes\_Group (3)](https://www.pdwgroup.co.uk/hubfs/Princes_Group%20(3).png) ![Canva Design DAHFDJRkmYI](https://www.pdwgroup.co.uk/hubfs/Canva%20images/Canva%20Design%20DAHFDJRkmYI.png) ![charlesbentley\_ (3)](https://www.pdwgroup.co.uk/hubfs/charlesbentley_%20(3).jpeg) ![The Lakes free range eggs (1)](https://www.pdwgroup.co.uk/hubfs/The%20Lakes%20free%20range%20eggs%20(1).jpeg) ![PKF (2)](https://www.pdwgroup.co.uk/hubfs/PKF%20(2).png) ![Untitled design (1)](https://www.pdwgroup.co.uk/hubfs/Untitled%20design%20(1).png) ![quote-icon](https://www.pdwgroup.co.uk/hubfs/PDW_Theme_2024/Images/Icons/testimonial-quotes.webp) I often hear myself say “Great opportunity to use your PDW skills” – or, in shorthand, just “PDW!” This has been the most effective training I have done in my career – and to call it training downplays it. Vicky Sandry General Counsel ![sky\_logo](https://www.pdwgroup.co.uk/hubfs/PDW_Theme_2024/Images/Client_logos/sky_logo.webp) ![quote-icon](https://www.pdwgroup.co.uk/hubfs/PDW_Theme_2024/Images/Icons/testimonial-quotes.webp) Particularly good feedback from the team on all the practise sessions as this really brings the theory to life – and a great team helping to do that. Steve Howarth CEO ![testimonial-logo-2](https://www.pdwgroup.co.uk/hubfs/PDW_Theme_2024/Images/testimonial-logo-2.webp) ![quote-icon](https://www.pdwgroup.co.uk/hubfs/PDW_Theme_2024/Images/Icons/testimonial-quotes.webp) Good structure, very well facilitated and the combination of project and personal skills training meant that it was easy to see how the personal skills could be practically applied. Richard Cheatham Project Manager ![testimonial-logo-3](https://www.pdwgroup.co.uk/hubfs/PDW_Theme_2024/Images/testimonial-logo-3.webp) ![quote-icon](https://www.pdwgroup.co.uk/hubfs/PDW_Theme_2024/Images/Icons/testimonial-quotes.webp) I often hear myself say “Great opportunity to use your PDW skills” – or, in shorthand, just “PDW!” This has been the most effective training I have done in my career – and to call it training downplays it. Vicky Sandry General Counsel ![sky\_logo](https://www.pdwgroup.co.uk/hubfs/PDW_Theme_2024/Images/Client_logos/sky_logo.webp) ![quote-icon](https://www.pdwgroup.co.uk/hubfs/PDW_Theme_2024/Images/Icons/testimonial-quotes.webp) Particularly good feedback from the team on all the practise sessions as this really brings the theory to life – and a great team helping to do that. Steve Howarth CEO ![testimonial-logo-2](https://www.pdwgroup.co.uk/hubfs/PDW_Theme_2024/Images/testimonial-logo-2.webp) ![quote-icon](https://www.pdwgroup.co.uk/hubfs/PDW_Theme_2024/Images/Icons/testimonial-quotes.webp) Good structure, very well facilitated and the combination of project and personal skills training meant that it was easy to see how the personal skills could be practically applied. Richard Cheatham Project Manager ![testimonial-logo-3](https://www.pdwgroup.co.uk/hubfs/PDW_Theme_2024/Images/testimonial-logo-3.webp) ![pdw-book](https://www.pdwgroup.co.uk/hubfs/PDW_Theme_2024/Images/pdw-book.webp) ## Download Our Free Guide: Why Most Training Doesn’t Work What’s the level of commitment, motivation and connection with training in your organisation? How much do the delegates feel that it’s really designed for them? Download our free guide on Why Most Training Doesn’t Work to find out more. [Download guide](https://www.pdwgroup.co.uk/download-our-free-guide-on-why-most-training-doesnt-work) ## Noble Events What’s It Really Like ToWork With PDW? We know that reading about PDW isn’t the same as seeing the impact our training has on your team, or taking part in a session, yourself. To help you get a feel for what’s really involved, and better understand how our approach could benefit your business, we’re talking to Sarah Cox, an MD who’s already taken the positive step of working with PDW. ![event-profile](https://www.pdwgroup.co.uk/hubfs/PDW_Theme_2024/Images/event-profile.webp) ## Success Story A Prestigious Accountancy Firm Endorses Leadership Development From PDW PDW Group specialises in developing new behaviours and habits for professionals via unique business training courses that allow them to prepare for new responsibilities, or to perform better in their current role. In this blog post, we look closely at how PDW’s training helped a top accountancy firm to transform the way they work. ![A-Prestigious-Accountancy-Firm-Endorses-Leadership-Development-From-PDW](https://www.pdwgroup.co.uk/hubfs/PDW_Theme_2024/Images/Blog/A-Prestigious-Accountancy-Firm-Endorses-Leadership-Development-From-PDW.webp) ## Albert Goodman Success Story Endorsement from Richard Bugler - Albert Goodman At PDW we recently had the honour of receiving this glowing testimonial from Richard of Albert Goodman. He explains below how his partners thoroughly invested in our leadership development training and reaped the numerous rewards. Read on to find out more, in Richard’s own words… ![leadership training for Albert Goodman Accountants](https://www.pdwgroup.co.uk/hubfs/leadership%20training%20for%20Albert%20Goodman%20Accountants.png) ## Success Story Sandra What Coaching Did For Me Coaching can significantly help your day-to-day work and have a positive impact on how you operate. We talked to Sandra about her journey with PDW Group and her realisation of why coaching was the next step for her. Coaching enabled Sandra to see some of the specific blockers that were preventing her from being the type of partner she wanted to be how it lead her to be a happier person. ![the advantages of experiential training](https://www.pdwgroup.co.uk/hubfs/the%20advantages%20of%20experiential%20training.jpg) ## Testimonial from Fisher German Fisher German Fisher German’s partner of the future needed a more innovative and robust approach in order to be different. They wanted their partners to be suited for partnership. This means having the right skills and leadership ability, both internally and externally. ![fisher german leadership training testimonial1](https://www.pdwgroup.co.uk/hubfs/fisher%20german%20leadership%20training%20testimonial1.jpg) ## Rhys’ Story How PDW Behavioural Training Has Helped My Professional Development Rhys Davis from Armstrong Watson shares his story of how PDW helped him with his professional development goals, and gives some great tips on how you can start your own journey towards self-improvement! ![rhys-pdw](https://www.pdwgroup.co.uk/hubfs/PDW_Theme_2024/Images/Blog/rhys-pdw.webp) ## Testimonial Openfield As a leading agribusiness, Openfield are one of Britain’s most successful and enduring cooperatives, committed to putting their members’ needs first. Openfield are realising their vision to be an integral part of their farmers’ and customers’ businesses, building unique relationships that create value. ![openfield leadership training testimonial1](https://www.pdwgroup.co.uk/hubfs/openfield%20leadership%20training%20testimonial1.jpg) ## Testimonial Robson Laidler Robson Laidler are a leading accountancy firm in Newcastle – upon- Tyne. They approached PDW Group to develop the leadership ability within the senior teams in the firm to improve overall performance and employee engagement. ![Robson Laidler](https://www.pdwgroup.co.uk/hubfs/Robson%20Laidler.webp) ## Get In Touch Connect with PDW Group today for expert solutions tailored to your needs. Providing innovative strategies, our team is dedicated to your success. ![phone pdw](https://www.pdwgroup.co.uk/hubfs/phone%20pdw.webp) ## Insights To Help You Lead, Engage and Perform ![ alt=](https://www.pdwgroup.co.uk/hubfs/Linkedin%20Self%20awareness%202.png) ### [How Self Aware Are You Really?](https://www.pdwgroup.co.uk/blog/how-self-aware-are-you-really) 6th August 2026 You’re not as self-aware as you think. That is not a clever opener. It is statistical probability. Research by organisational psychologist Tasha Eurich, published in the Harvard... 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