Andrew Deighton trainer

Building Better Teams

Unlock Your Team’s Potential with AWD Development Solutions and Training & Tea from DVA

Strong teams are the backbone of any successful organisation or group, and now, you have a chance to strengthen yours with free training from Andrew at AWD Development Solutions. Tailored specifically for Derbyshire’s Voluntary, Community, and Social Enterprise (VCSE) sector, this series of short sessions will help you develop essential leadership and team-building skills. Sessions designed to enhance your collaboration, communication, and contribution.

Whether you’re building a team from the ground up or looking to become a more effective team member, these four bitesize sessions are designed to equip you with the tools and techniques needed to work with confidence, manage effectively, and foster personal development.

Andrew Deighton, founder of AWD Development Solutions and brings years of experience in developing people, teams, and organizations to craft Training & Tea for you. Combining practical knowledge with creative strategies to help businesses enhance performance, build strong teams, and develop effective leadership. His hands-on experience leading teams enables him to deliver tailored solutions that address real-world challenges and make a lasting impact.

Here’s a sneak peek at the upcoming sessions:

1. Building Strong Teams – 29th October

Every organisation thrives on the strength of its teams. In this session, you’ll explore a proven team-building framework and focus on three critical areas to boost your team. Discover tools and techniques that will help you build a stronger, more effective team—saving time and money, enhancing performance, and driving your organisation forward. Plus, there’s time for a Q&A to tackle your unique team challenges!

2. Becoming an Exceptional Team Member – 12th November

Being part of a successful team doesn’t require you to be in a leadership position. This session will show you how to positively influence your team’s performance from within. You’ll learn four key elements that can help you excel as a team member, contributing to your team’s success whether you’re at work or in your personal life. You’ll also have time to ask questions and get insights into any team dynamics you want to improve.

3. Managing Difficult Conversations – 19th November

Effective teamwork sometimes means tackling tough conversations. This session will provide you with practical tools to handle difficult discussions with confidence and empathy. You’ll learn strategies to prepare, listen, and communicate clearly to ensure these conversations lead to better outcomes for everyone involved. Andrew will also answer your questions to help you feel more comfortable and prepared for these situations.

4. Creating Personal Development Plans – 10th December

Are you focusing enough on your own development or that of your team? In this session, Andrew will guide you through creating personalised, actionable development plans that support both individual and team growth. You’ll leave with tools you can immediately implement to foster development in your team, ensuring everyone has a plan for growth that aligns with your organisational goals.


Why This Matters for You and Your Team
This free training is a fantastic opportunity to strengthen not just your leadership skills but also the overall functionality and collaboration within your team. Whether you’re managing a team, part of one, or building one from scratch, these sessions offer practical tools and techniques that will improve teamwork, communication, and performance.

Book Now!
Don’t miss the chance to learn from an expert in leadership and team development. Equip yourself and your team with the skills needed to excel in today’s challenging environment.

Let’s build stronger teams and better organisations together!


Make your team stronger—book your free team and leadership sessions with Training & Tea from DVA today!