Skill bites

Small sessions.
Big impact.

Skill Bites help managers and leaders build one practical skill at a time through short, focused learning journeys that fit into busy schedules, while Expert Skill Bites go further with short, expert-led courses built around real-world management challenges, combining practical guidance with proven frameworks.

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Expert skill bites
Learn from the experts.

Expert Skill Bites are short, expert-led courses designed around real management challenges. Each course helps you build one critical skill with practical guidance you can use straight away no long programmes, no filler. Access five new Expert Skill Bites plus 12 existing courses in our growing library of focused, practical learning.

Complete a Skill Bite and earn a Credly digital badge to share on LinkedIn. 

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Learn from experts who have been there 

Each course is designed to help you do your job better that same day, led by people who’ve coached and advised leaders at the highest level Our programs are built around four core capability areas, each with targeted workshops to develop the skills your leaders need most.

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Essential Skills for New Managers, with Sabina Nawaz 

Step into management with confidence. Learn how to handle power, pressure, and people from day one.  

Being Ready for Tough Conversations, with Mahesh Guruswamy 

Stop avoiding hard conversations. Prepare for feedback, bad news, and difficult discussions at work. 

The Empathy Balance, with Mimi Nicklin 

Use empathy to lead better, without losing focus, authority, or business impact. 

Presentation Skills for Managers, with Frankie Kemp 

Communicate with clarity and confidence, in meetings, presentations, and everyday management. 

Relationship Building for Managers, with Nick Smallman 

Build trust and engagement by moving beyond transactional communication with your team. 

Turn learning into lasting change

Each Skill Bite ends with an action step to apply what you’ve learned, supported by reminders and progress tracking to reinforce growth over time.

Focused learning that fits your day

Mindtools Skill Bites are bite-sized, microlearning sessions that can be completed in under an hour. Each Skill Bite combines articles, videos, exercises, and quizzes into a short, structured format that ends with action steps learners can immediately apply. Unlike lengthy courses, Skill Bites deliver focused, measurable development that fits seamlessly into the workday.

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Bite-sized learning, big impact

No more hunting for resources, we’ve done the hard work for you. It’s a fast, simple way to demonstrate that you’ve mastered key management skills. From developing people to elevating emotional intelligence, Skill Bites covers the foundations

Flexible resources

Skill Bites are part of the Mindtools Content Hub so you can access them anywhere – in the office, at home, or even on your commute. Our content is expertly researched and reliable, ensuring you’re learning the best practices. 

Engaging multimedia content

Includes videos, quizzes, and interactive elements to enhance engagement and retention.

Weekly progress nudges

Learners receive regular reminders and updates, helping them stay on track and apply learning immediately.

Learn in manageable steps

Skill Bites make learning achievable with short, focused sessions that fit easily into your workday — helping you build real skills without overwhelm.

Turn learning into lasting change

Each Skill Bite ends with an action step to apply what you’ve learned, supported by reminders and progress tracking to reinforce growth over time.

Turn everyday learning Into visible progress

Managers want to grow, but long, generic courses don’t fit into busy schedules and often leave progress unclear. Skill Bites solve this by delivering short, focused microlearning sessions that target one skill at a time. Practical, action-oriented, and supported by digital badges, they make leadership development quick, motivating, and visibly rewarding.

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