"The illiterate of the 21st century will not be those who cannot read and write, but those who cannot learn, unlearn and relearn." — Alvin Toffler
Business moves faster today than ever before. Priorities shift. Markets evolve. Teams need to adapt quickly. Yet, too many corporate training models are still stuck in the past, offering full-day or multi-day courses that are increasingly hard for busy professionals to attend.
Modern organisations need something different, faster, more flexible learning that builds practical skills without pulling people out of their jobs for days at a time. This is where GBS Corporate’s Flexi Days come in.
The Changing Nature of Corporate Training Needs
Gone are the days when employees could easily spare two or three full days for off-site training. Hybrid work models, tighter deadlines and resource constraints mean that businesses now need staff development solutions that are efficient, targeted and adaptable.
A study by LinkedIn found that 74% of employees want learning that is personalised to their goals and available when they need it. Traditional training formats simply do not match this expectation anymore. Flexibility is no longer a bonus, it is essential.
What Are Flexi Days?
Flexi Days are GBS Corporate’s answer to modern training needs. They allow organisations to design a bespoke day of learning by combining multiple bite-sized business skills courses. Each session lasts just 90 minutes, delivering practical insights in a focused, time-efficient way.
Rather than committing to a rigid one-topic course, businesses can create a training day that mirrors their actual needs. Whether you want to sharpen leadership skills in the morning and boost communication techniques in the afternoon, or focus on resilience and business finance across the day, Flexi Days make it possible.
Importantly, all sessions are delivered in person, ensuring participants stay engaged, connected and actively involved in the learning process.
Top Skills You Can Build in a Flexi Day
Flexi Days offer access to a wide range of essential business skills training, allowing organisations to mix and match according to their goals:
- Management Training Essentials: Courses such as Effective Delegation, Setting SMART Objectives and Matrix Management build core management capabilities quickly.
- Leadership Development: Sessions like Leadership Is…The Basics Understood and Developing High Performance Teams strengthen leadership confidence.
- Communication and Stakeholder Management: Practical modules including Communicating With Just About Anyone and Improving Stakeholder Relationships sharpen interpersonal effectiveness.
- Resilience, Wellbeing and Adaptability: Options like Building Personal Resilience and Dealing With Change help teams thrive under pressure.
- Business Finance and Writing Skills: Courses such as Business Finance – Budgets and Budgetary Control and Business Writing – Reports build critical business literacy.
This wide choice means every team, at every level, can benefit from highly targeted learning that supports both individual development and organisational goals.
Why Flexibility Matters: Benefits for Teams and Organisations
The advantages of Flexi Days go far beyond convenience:
- Less Downtime, More Focus: Short sessions fit easily into the working day, reducing disruption while maintaining momentum.
- Tailored Learning to Business Goals: Companies can select only the topics that are most relevant to current challenges or strategic priorities.
- Higher Engagement and Faster Skill Uptake: Research shows that micro-learning approaches improve knowledge retention by up to 20%. Focused, digestible sessions mean skills are more likely to stick.
A Real-World Example: Flexi Days in Action
Imagine a professional services firm looking to boost both leadership confidence and client communication. Rather than booking two separate full-day courses, they design a Flexi Day comprising of:
- Presenting With Confidence
- Leadership Is…The Basics Understood
- Communicating With Just About Anyone.
Staff leave energised, having gained targeted skills in just one day, with minimal time away from client work.
Why Choose GBS Corporate for Your Business Skills Training?
GBS Corporate is a trusted provider of in-person professional development, known for delivering real, lasting impact. Unlike theoretical online models, Flexi Days are designed around human connection, live feedback and real-world practice.
With over 40 practical business courses to choose from, we make it easy for organisations to create the exact training experience they need. Our facilitators bring not just subject matter expertise, but a commitment to making learning accessible, engaging and directly applicable.
When you choose GBS Corporate, you are choosing training that fits your people, your goals and your reality.
Ready to Build a Stronger Team?
If you are ready to develop your teams with fast, flexible business skills training, GBS Corporate’s Flexi Days are the smart choice.
Enquire about GBS Flexi Days today and find out how we can help your people learn faster, adapt quicker and perform better.
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