Develop Team Leaders Who Take Ownership, Lead Effectively and Reduce Pressure on You as the Business Owner
Transform great landscapers into confident Team Leaders who communicate effectively, manage people professionally and take ownership on site.
Next Cohort Starts
Friday 31st July 2026
9:00am – 10:00am · Bi-weekly · 12 weeks
Please use "Team Leader Programme" as your email subject.
Are You Experiencing Any of These Challenges?
Team Leaders constantly escalating problems to you
Too much firefighting and operational involvement
Inconsistent communication on site
Team Leaders struggling to manage people effectively
Projects lacking organisation and accountability
Difficulty developing future leaders within the business
What happens when your team shifts mindset:
Learning how to transition from reacting to issues to planning ahead and preventing problems before they start has completely shifted my mindset... It has completely transformed how I problem solve with my team.
— David, Johnstone Landscapes
What You'll Gain
By the end of the programme, your Team Leaders will:
- Take greater ownership of projects
- Communicate more effectively with teams and clients
- Plan and organise sites more efficiently
- Delegate more effectively
- Handle problems with confidence
- Lead teams with greater professionalism
- Reduce pressure on business owners through improved decision making
What Business Owners Say
Hear directly from landscape business owners who sent their Team Leaders on the programme.
Tessa Johnstone — Business Owner
Lee Roach — Business Owner
The Programme Covers
Module 1: Growing Into Leadership
Developing the mindset and behaviours of an effective Team Leader.
Module 2: Planning and Control of the Site
Building structure, organisation and proactive planning.
I've felt a massive difference being on site using the tools and processes I've learnt... Every day is a lot more structured, consistent, productive and off the back of this… enjoyable.
— Joel, Aoba Landscapes
Module 3: Delegation and Using the Team Properly
Learning how to develop others and avoid becoming the bottleneck.
Module 4: Communication and Authority on Site
Leading with confidence and professionalism.
Module 5: Handling Problems, Pressure and People
Managing difficult situations calmly and effectively.
Module 6: Ownership and Leadership Standards
Embedding long-term leadership habits and accountability.
Delivered by Nick Ruddle
Nick Ruddle has specialised in coaching landscape business owners since 2007 and has helped hundreds of businesses improve profitability, strengthen leadership teams and build more sustainable businesses. This programme combines nearly two decades of landscape industry coaching experience with practical leadership development designed specifically for Team Leaders.
Hear From Previous Delegates
Team Leaders who've been through the programme, in their own words.
Lee Gibson — Delegate
Andrew Coleman — Delegate
Pete Junior — Delegate
Programme Investment
Includes:
- 6 live leadership sessions over 12 weeks
- Practical leadership tools and frameworks
- Industry-specific training designed for landscape businesses
- Action-focused implementation between sessions
Next Cohort Starts
Friday 31st July 2026
9:00am – 10:00am · Bi-weekly · 12 weeks
Places are limited.
The course was informative, well structured, and provided practical management skills that I can apply in my role. Great course, easy to follow, and full of useful information. Thank you.
— Tom Stevens, Johnstone Landscapes
Please use "Team Leader Programme" as your email subject.
Build Stronger Team Leaders
If you want Team Leaders who think ahead, communicate effectively and take ownership, this programme has been designed for exactly that purpose.
Please use "Team Leader Programme" as your email subject.