by Ersan Fedai
Welcome to the January product announcement.
This month, We’re introducing a simpler, more connected way to access leadership and management development through our new M: Suite tiers, alongside updates to Kineo Courses and a sneak peek at what’s ahead.
From unique development journeys to new content and upcoming innovations, these updates are designed to help organisations build capability faster and more effectively.
What’s New at Mindtools Kineo
Introducing the new M: Suite tiers
We’ve introduced M: Suite tiers to simplify how organizations access leadership and management development and to deliver a more connected, outcome-led experience.
Rather than purchasing individual tools, the new tiers are designed to make it easier to choose the right level of support and get more value from the Mindtools Kineo solutions.
Why choose one of our M: Suite tiers today:
- Start small and upgrade when your usage, team size and requirements increase
- You can identify the right level quickly without deep technical evaluation
- You buy what you need, and you get the benefit of upcoming features and enhancements
Whether you are a small organization that’s just starting out, a medium-size enterprise that requires a more complete self-service offering, or a large enterprise requiring a more bespoke solution, our experts have crafted the right solution for you.
What’s included in M: Suite
- Essentials
Core leadership and manager learning and foundational articles, podcasts and videos created and curated by award-winning experts, our popular microlearning solution, the Skill Bites, playlists, analytics, Ask M: Coach, our coaching solution for desktop, and essential platform hosting and support to enable day-to-day development.
- Professional
This tier enables managers to assess, build and practice their leadership and management skills, delivered as a personalised learning journey, the Skills Accelerator. Ask M: Coach, our coaching solution is available across desktop and mobile, delivering support for deskless workers and those on the move. The Professional tier is ideal if you have a mix of aspiring and experienced managers and you don’t have the time or budget to deliver bespoke training.
- Enterprise
A complete, organization-wide leadership solution, with full access to assessments, learning, AI-powered skills practice, advanced analytics, executive resources, and consultancy to support scale, impact, and long-term transformation. Expect bespoke leadership advice and consultancy to support your key L&D programmes.
If you are already a Mindtools Kineo Customer:
We will be delivering enhanced features and capabilities as part of the new M: Suite offering. Consider switching over to one of our new tiers to make the most of our Mindtools Kineo solutions for managers and leaders. Talk to your
Customer Success Manager to discuss transitioning to the most relevant tier and unlock additional value from your current subscription.
To learn more about M: Suite and what’s included in each tier click the link below:
Or take the quiz to see which tier is the best fit for your organization:
New Content this month
Discover two new Leadership topics in the Content Hub:
- Global Leadership
- Crisis Leadership
Develop the skills to help you lead through times of volatility, uncertainty, complexity and ambiguity. Our expert videos, articles and interactive templates and worksheets will guide you through.
Kineo Courses
New course: Kineo Shorts, Time Management
Our latest ‘Kineo Short’ is out now and is based on a topic that our customers had at the very top of their list of priorities.
Time Management: Master Your Focus is a short, practical course that can be completed in 10 minutes and implemented into work practice immediately.
The course is suitable for all employees. Learners are introduced to a simple, evidence-based technique to reduce multitasking and get more done, making it ideal for busy teams who need quick, actionable learning.
All our ‘Kineo Short’ microlearning courses are developed from topics that are at the heart of our customers’ needs; these topics were submitted and voted for by our customers, so each course addresses a key, urgent learning need. Our next course will focus on another high-priority topic: Avoiding Workplace Burnout so watch this space!
Available in Australia and Europe from 12 January 2026.
Updated courses: Falls Prevention
Our Falls Prevention in Residential Aged Care and Falls Prevention in Home Care courses have been updated and re-released as new units.
These updates align the content with the new Strengthened Aged Care Quality Standards and ensure learners, including personal care workers and assistants-in-nursing, clearly understand the risks, responsibilities, and practical actions required to prevent falls in care settings.
Available in Australia and Europe from 12 January 2026.
Coming Soon
Coming In February: Five new expert skill bites
Our suite of five brand new Expert Skill Bites is about to land.
Featuring leading thinkers in their respective fields, these skill bites are full of valuable, practical advice, so managers can learn from the best. Like all our skill bites these short, practical learning journeys fit into busy schedules, and are aimed at new and experienced managers alike:
- Essential Skills for New Managers – With Sabina Nawaz
- Being Ready for Tough Conversations – With Mahesh Guruswamy
- Relationship Building for Managers – With Nick Smallman
- Getting Empathy Right – With Mimi Nicklin
- Presentation Skills for Managers – With Frankie Kemp
Skills Accelerator
Skills Accelerator is a seamless leadership development journey that turns learning gaps into action, fast.
It connects assessment, learning and practice in a unified, personalised experience, helping new and experienced managers move straight from identifying priority gaps to building the right skills, without friction or guesswork.
Why it matters:
- Starts with diagnosis – identifying specific skill gaps
- Delivers targeted content – providing relevant learning exactly when needed
- Enables application – offering practice opportunities
- Creates momentum – using progress tracking and gamification to maintain engagement
- Supports iteration – allowing continuous development rather than one-off training
Skills Accelerator will be available as part of our Professional and Enterprise tiers, creating a simpler, more connected way to build leadership capability.
Got ideas or feedback?
We’re always listening. Drop a note to our Director of Product at mheigl@business.mindtools.com
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