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Chris Croft Training

Retaining Leadership Talent

Chris Croft
Fiona Dewar

Instructors: Chris Croft

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Gain insight into a topic and learn the fundamentals.
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at 10 hours a week
Flexible schedule
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Gain insight into a topic and learn the fundamentals.
1 week to complete
at 10 hours a week
Flexible schedule
Learn at your own pace

What you'll learn

  • Building a culture of growth, connection, and belonging that keeps people committed and engaged.

  • Spotting early signs of disengagement and addressing them before turnover starts. Increasing talent retention long term.

  • Understanding why retention matters — and the true cost of losing top performers. Then gaining practical tools to reduce employee turnover.

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April 2026

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6 assignments¹

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This course is part of the Leadership Psychology: Motivation, Resilience & Well-Being Specialization
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There are 6 modules in this course

Let's set the scene, and understand why retention is so important both financially and ethically at your business.

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4 videos4 readings1 assignment

Although everyone at a company can play a role in improving retention, in this section we examine the role of leadership in building a positive culture with a long term mindset.

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5 videos5 readings1 assignment

Here we look at disengagement - why employees leave, or why they stay but don't produce their best work. Transforming these two metrics in your company will make a powerful difference to your bottom line.

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4 videos7 readings1 assignment

Now let's look at the communication aspects of retaining talent - how to run development interviews, have honest conversations and progression opportunities, and keep everyone motivated whilst still being honest.

What's included

7 videos5 readings1 assignment

Now we look at things you can do to go over and above with employee engagement. Proactive steps to make sure retention is a priority for you and you are laying positive foundations pre-emptively before any issues even arise.

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6 videos3 readings1 assignment

Next, let's explore generational differences when it comes to talent. Recruiting and retaining people of all ages to ensure your company is balanced and varied. Then finally we come to mentoring and coaching - investing in your people and yourself to ensure continuous growth.

What's included

6 videos6 readings1 assignment

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Chris Croft
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