Events & Training

Whether junior designer or design leader, account handler or MD everyone benefits from fresh perspective, knowledge-share, new insights and debate.

Our events and training courses are renowned within the industry for their quality, relevance and proven capability to boost the confidence and performance of individuals and teams.

From lively networking events to skills development workshops, from in-depth business growth programmes to stimulating round-tables, our extensive range of events and training has something to offer every member of your team, across all roles and levels within your business.

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Bring our leading design industry specific workshops to your office. If you have a group of six or more people you can save on travel costs, time and course fees when our expert trainers come to you.

All of our workshops are available to be delivered in-house and can be tailored to suit the specific needs of your team and your business. Fees cover all course materials, couriers and tutor fees. You just need to provide the space for the workshop to take place, catering and AV equipment.

If you have a business need that is not covered by one of our current workshops, we can develop something tailored for you and your specific needs. Contact us to discuss the options available on 020 7251 9229 or email bookings@dba.org.uk.

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Managing people


Need a hand? Achieve results through managing people well, effective delegation and knowing how to set goals and standards. A half-day workshop with Henry Lydiate.

People management and leadership


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Lead the team, lead the vision: how leadership styles affect an agency’s chances of being successful


Understand how your leadership style affects your business and how successful it is. A half-day workshop with Allison McSparron-Edwards.

People management and leadership


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How to lead a creative business for innovation and growth


Being a design agency leader and manager is a tough job. Ths workshop will introduce a clear leadership framework that you can follow to keep your agency both creative and commercial.

People management and leadership


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How to create high performing teams


Whether you’re in a critical role in your team, or you’re a team leader, how can you help your team thrive? Attend this workshop to understand what makes a high performing team and how you can make the best impact.

People management and leadership


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Engaging people: management and development skills


Everyone has their own management style. Join this workshop for practical advice on engaging your team to get the best work from them.

People management and leadership


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People management skills


It’s the natural progression of things: knuckle down, do a great job, get promoted, or perhaps even set up your own agency. One day...

People management and leadership


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Developing your people


A design agency's biggest asset? Its people. Time to focus on human resources in Design. A half-day workshop with Henry Lydiate.

People management and leadership


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PR and profile raising


Take advantage of all opportunities to extend your reach to potential clients. Understand how to build successful PR campaigns to get your name out there and keep your profile raised.

Marketing and PR


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Marketing for design


Are your marketing messages promoting your business correctly? Build a framework for effective marketing at this half-day workshop with Liz Lydiate.

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Make your website work harder


Is your website a proactive advertisement or a passive brochure? Are you confident that it’s communicating your agency’s true...

Marketing and PR


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