People skills training for the workplace

These sessions focus on building skills for approaching workplace situations that can often be seen as challenging or emotional. We use audio, video and professional actors to create immersive experiences and an opportunity to safely practice techniques.

Our sessions are proven to create change for the better. Elements from any of them can be taken to create a tailor-made solution for you if required.
Effective feedback and challenging conversations
Human conversations
Performance management
Conflict resolution
Training for employee representatives
Handling disciplinary, capability and grievance processes
Managing maternity and parental leave
Hiring the best

We have a deep understanding of workplace behaviour and wellbeing issues.

We are in tune with the emotional complexities of any professional working environment and have relevant, real world experience, making us credible, commercial and relatable. It is this collective power of our experience that elevates the quality of our work.

byrne∙dean has been an outstanding partner in designing, developing and delivering training – both in person and online.  They have been responsive and flexible as our partnership grew over time, delivering at scale across the globe.  They worked closely with us to customize content and delivery, and have consistently received excellent feedback from participants and senior leaders alike.
Learning & Leadership Development Executive, Bank of America

The latest thinking from our team

October 7, 2025

Harriet Harman Report on sexual harassment: How should law firms respond?

Experienced lawyer and byrne·dean Director and Head of Training, Helen Dallimore, responds on how law firms must respond.
Helen Dallimore
Dallimore
October 1, 2025

Polarisation is intensifying in workplaces; what can we do?

Polarisation is rising at work. Matt Dean sets out way to de-escalate tensions.
Matt Dean
Dean
September 16, 2025

Guest Q&A - Steven McCann on alcohol culture in professional services

Steven McCann, Founder of MCG Consulting, joins us to talk about alcohol addiction, alcohol culture in professional services, and why recovery-informed workplaces matter.
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Dean

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Our highly experienced team of workplace behaviour and wellbeing experts are here to help. Drop us a line for world class guidance and advice.