Orchard PR
Management Foundations
Module 1 - Wednesday 16 July 2025
10:00am - 11:30am
Meeting ID: 872 9493 3386
Passcode: 033617
IMPORTANT
BEFORE THE WORKSHOP:
ON THE DAY:
Head into the waiting room 5 minutes before the start time
Close down your emails
Bring your mobile
To ensure exercises run smoothly, dial in from your own individual devices, in a completely separate location/meeting room from other participants
About the Training
This foundational management programme has been designed for Orchard to support you, as you move to a pod structure.
Content will cover key management topics such as communication style, delegation and giving feedback. Delivered in 4 x 90-minute sessions over 4 months, each module will build your confidence progressively, through group coaching and practical content.
You will gain tools that you can apply immediately, understand your management style and how to adapt to others' needs, while learning to structure important conversations for success in a pod structure.
Module 1: Line Manager Essentials
Understand the role of a line manager
Identify the skills and behaviours that are required for each individual to be performing at their optimum
Balance the needs of your pod versus those of the agency
Learn how to retain objectivity, acting as a role model and agency ambassador
Recognise and appreciate different communication styles, by observing verbal and non-verbal communication
Adapt your style to connect with others and build deeper connections and harmonious relationships both in your team and with clients
“‘Izzy is an excellent trainer, who delivered the session with enthusiasm and a wealth of knowledge. We learnt more about ourselves as managers manage and how best to reach the people we manage. It was practical and gave us useful strategies that we can implement everyday. Would recommend to anyone!’
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“‘Izzy is an exceptionally engaging and knowledgable trainer. The training she provided helped me learn a lot.’”
“‘This workshop has allowed me to see things from a different perspective and reflect on what I need to work on to allow myself to go further. Izzy was amazing and so engaging! I have benefited so much from what I have learnt in all aspects of the training.’”
About Isobel
Isobel is a communications skills and leadership trainer. Her talent is in tailoring training sessions to clients' specific objectives whilst building trust with delegates and elevating their confidence. Her style is known for being energetic, fun and engaging.
She is rated extremely highly by her clients, which include The PHA Group, Nelson Bostock, FleishmanHillard, Four Communications, Lansons Team Farner, Eulogy, 50 Sport, Hard Numbers, Kanda Consultancy, National Grid, British Heart Foundation and many more.
She is licensed in Insights Discovery and has the privilege of being an accredited trainer for the Chartered Institute of Public Relations, where she runs training on a range of topics. She is also a founding member of Female Foundes Rise, a mentor with The Girls' Network and a Mental Health First Aider.
Before setting up Camier Communications in 2020, Isobel worked in PR for over 15 years, both agency-side and as Head of Communications for Williams F1.