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Achnacarry Day: Elite Leadership Immersion

Leadership Principles, Mindset, & Ethos of the Royal Marine Commandos, Integrated with Corporate Leadership Practices
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This intensive, one-day course provides participants with an in-depth exploration of the core leadership principles, mindset, and ethos that define the UK’s Elite Royal Marine Commandos. Through a dynamic and immersive experience, the program integrates these time-tested military leadership strategies with cutting-edge corporate leadership methodologies, offering a unique and powerful framework for cultivating resilience, adaptability, strategic thinking, and team cohesion in today’s fast-paced business environment.

About the Achnacarry Day Course

Named after the historic Commando Training Centre at Achnacarry in Scotland, this course immerses participants in the foundational leadership principles that have shaped some of the UK’s most elite forces. By blending these time-tested military strategies with modern corporate leadership practices, attendees gain a unique perspective on leading with resilience, adaptability, and purpose. Through interactive sessions, real-world scenarios, and reflective exercises, participants will explore the core tenets of effective leadership, understand the importance of mindset and ethos, and learn how to apply these principles within their organisational contexts.

Why Choose the Achnacarry Day?
  • Unique Blend of Military and Corporate Leadership: Experience leadership training that combines the discipline and resilience of the Royal Marines with contemporary business.
  • Intensive One-Day Format: Designed for busy professionals, this course delivers impactful insights and practical tools in a condensed timeframe.
  • Expert Facilitators: Learn from seasoned leaders with firsthand experience in both military operations and corporate environments.
  • Immediate Applicability: Walk away with actionable strategies to enhance your leadership effectiveness from day one.

 

Learning Outcomes

By the end of the Achnacarry Day course, participants will:

  1. Develop a resilient and adaptable leadership mindset suitable for high-pressure environments.
  2. Integrate military-grade leadership concepts into corporate settings to drive team performance.
  3. Enhance decision-making skills and lead with confidence amidst complexity.
  4. Understand how to foster a culture of trust, accountability, and high performance within their teams.
Course Structure

This course is best tailored to suit audience experience picking learning outcomes from our other modules depending on the needs of the participants.

Target Audience

This course is ideal for and can be adapted for:

  • Newly Appointed Leaders: Individuals stepping into leadership roles seeking foundational skills and confidence.
  • Existing Leaders: Professionals aiming to refresh and enhance their leadership approach and style.
  • Team Leads and Managers: Those responsible for guiding teams and driving performance in dynamic environments.
  • Corporate Professionals: Individuals interested in adopting elite military leadership principles to excel in their roles.
Course Directing Staff

We’re a team of former Royal Marines Commandos who’ve led in the toughest conditions; on the battlefield and in the boardroom. Between us, we’ve trained indigenous forces, advised discreet government departments, and delivered high-stakes missions across the globe. Our mindset was forged in the Royal Marines and sharpened through second careers in corporate leadership, private security and risk management, as well as specialist recruitment. We created Special Projects Group to bring that unique blend of experience to leaders and teams who want to raise their game. We don’t teach theory. We deliver insight rooted in action, trust, and results, helping people lead better under pressure and perform when and where it matters most.

Course Certificate

Attendees will receive a Special Projects Group Achnacarry Day: Elite Leadership Immersion Certificate of Attendance.

Managing a Booking for Individuals

Click on either the ‘Buy Course’ button in the page banner (NOTE: the button will only be visible if there are dates showing in the Course Calendar), or you can select the required ‘Sign Up’ button in the Course Calendar at the bottom of this page. This will take you a course booking are on our Partner site (VIRSEC.org). You will need to create an account before continuing. Please then select the course date and make payment via the eCommerce gateway. We will confirm your booking within 48 hours. If you wish to pay by an alternate method, please email us at: [email protected] and we will respond accordingly.

Bulk Purchase Requirements

At Special Projects Group, we offer competitive bulk discount pricing for companies and organisations looking to purchase our courses for multiple employees. Whether you’re equipping a small team, staff, workforce or even an entire crew, we provide scalable pricing options to suit your training needs. Discounts are applied based on the number of participants, with greater savings available for larger groups. To discuss your specific requirements and receive a personalised quote, please contact our training coordination team by email at [email protected], and one of our team will happily assist you.

Course Details

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  • Duration:
    1 Day
  • Type:
    Private Group Booking Only (Non-Residential)
  • Certificate:
    Achnacarry Day: Elite Leadership Immersion

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