Business Details
33 Years
experience
Trusted Training & Development Solutions
Established in 1993, we specialise in creating inspiring and engaging training and consultancy services designed to enhance business performance through people development. Our approach begins with understanding your unique business needs, enabling us to craft tailored solutions that deliver measurable results. With a team of experienced consultants, we offer expertise in leadership, management, and individual development, ensuring our clients receive consistent, high-quality support. Our long-standing relationships with clients across diverse sectors reflect our commitment to fostering growth and success.We prioritise practical, participative training methods that empower individuals and teams to thrive in their roles. Backed by decades of experience, we have supported organisations in developing their workforce, improving strategic alignment, and achieving sustainable growth. Our services are underpinned by a collaborative ethos, ensuring our clients receive bespoke solutions that address their specific challenges and opportunities.
Services
Leadership Training
Management Development
Coaching & Mentoring
Business Strategy
Individual Development
Team Building
Negotiation Skills
Time Management
Sales Training
Financial Planning
Details
- Year established: 1993
Highlights and features
- We have over 30 years of experience in people development and consultancy.
- Our team delivers tailored programmes aligned with your business's unique needs.
- We focus on practical, participative training with measurable outcomes.
- Clients praise our engaging, impactful approach to skill-building.
- We maintain long-term partnerships through consistent, high-quality support.
What people say
Engaging trainers
Practical approach
Positive impact on teams
Excellent organisation
Motivating courses
Services
Leadership Training
Our leadership training programmes equip individuals with the skills to inspire teams and drive strategic growth. We focus on real-world application, ensuring leaders can navigate complex challenges effectively. Clients benefit from tailored content that aligns with their organisational goals and culture.
Management Development
We design management development initiatives that enhance decision-making, communication, and team leadership capabilities. Our interactive workshops foster confidence and practical skills, enabling managers to lead high-performing teams. Participants gain actionable insights applicable to their daily roles.
Coaching & Mentoring
Our one-on-one coaching services support individual growth through targeted skill-building and reflective practice. Mentoring programmes connect professionals with experienced consultants to guide career progression and overcome workplace challenges. This approach ensures sustained personal and professional development.
Business Strategy
We collaborate with businesses to align their people strategies with long-term objectives. Our consultants facilitate workshops that clarify vision, identify growth opportunities, and build actionable plans. This service strengthens organisational coherence and competitive advantage.
Team Building
Our team-building initiatives improve collaboration, communication, and trust among colleagues. Through dynamic exercises and structured feedback, teams learn to leverage their strengths and resolve conflicts constructively. Clients report enhanced productivity and morale post-programme.
People
Lindsay Muir
Managing Director
Lindsay Muir leads Cedar Associates with a focus on connecting people development to business success. He specialises in shaping organisational vision and delivering engaging training that builds confidence and skills across all levels.
Alistair Gibb
Senior Consultant
Alistair Gibb facilitates training and coaching programmes that foster strategic thinking and problem-solving. His approach creates a safe space for discovery, helping professionals develop innovative solutions to workplace challenges through interactive learning.
Phil Ingle
Associate Consultant
Phil Ingle specialises in financial training and leadership development. His expertise in equipping leaders to communicate goals clearly has driven improved financial results for clients, combining technical knowledge with engaging delivery methods.
Nigel Dennis
Associate Consultant
Nigel Dennis focuses on cultural transformation through mindset development. He designs programmes that address unconscious behaviours, fostering sustainable changes in organisational culture by combining skill-building with behavioural insights.
Becky Powell
Office Manager
Becky Powell ensures seamless operations as Cedar Associates' office manager. With a background in customer-focused roles, she serves as the primary contact for clients, maintaining efficiency and reliability in all administrative functions.
Questions
What services do you offer?
We provide leadership training, management development, coaching, business strategy, and team-building programmes tailored to your organisational needs.
How long have you been in business?
Cedar Associates has delivered training and consultancy services since 1993, with over 30 years of experience in people development.
Do you work with international clients?
Yes, we collaborate with clients across the UK, Europe, Asia, and the USA, adapting our services to diverse cultural and business contexts.
How do you tailor programmes to specific needs?
We begin by understanding your business through consultation, ensuring all training solutions align with your goals, culture, and challenges.
What makes your training effective?
Our practical, participative approach combines interactive learning with real-world application, ensuring skills are immediately transferable to the workplace.
Can you provide references from past clients?
Yes, testimonials from clients like JSR Farming Group and Barton Grange Group highlight our impact on leadership and team performance.
