Welcome to eo Learn

Training courses for Employee Ownership — building the knowledge, confidence, and mindsets needed to achieve Great EO.

eo Learn is a portfolio of training courses on employee ownership created by the eoa in partnership with experienced experts within the sector.

Here you’ll gain the knowledge, insight, and guidance needed to help unlock the full potential of employee ownership and embed Great EO in your own business or any boards you sit on. 

With courses delivered online or in-person by sector experts, eo Learn offers a distinctly EO lens to your personal and professional development.

Whether you’re looking to enhance your skills, fine-tune your role, or propel your business to new heights, our growing offering has something to support you at every stage of your journey.  

Dive into our full range of courses and discover the knowledge, mindsets, and insights needed to achieve Great EO. Your journey to unlocking the full potential of employee ownership starts here.    

 

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Yogita Johnston

eo Learn Development Manager

Yogita Johnston

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Course themes

Our eo Learn courses are organised around key themes that support the knowledge, behaviours, and mindsets needed to deliver Great EO.

Governance

Structures, responsibilities, and decision-making that support long-term EO success.

EO Leadership

Leading with purpose, trust, and accountability in an employee-owned business.

Employee Voice

Meaningful participation, representation, and engagement across the business.

Great Trusteeship

Building confidence and capability in trustee roles within an EOT.

EO Mindset

Developing the attitudes and behaviours that underpin successful employee ownership.

Culture

Embedding ownership through values, behaviours, and everyday practice.

Upcoming Courses

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17 Jun 2026
The EO Mindset: Building a Culture of Collective Ownership
Learn how to use The EO Mindset Model to build a culture of collective ownership.  This course offers practical ideas to help employee owners strengthen their connection to the business, embrace shared responsibility and feel empowered to contribute meaningfully to its success and wellbeing.
eo Learn EO Mindset
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21 Jul 2026
FULLY BOOKED - How to be an Effective Employee Trustee / Director
Build the knowledge, skills, and behaviours you need to operate confidently and effectively within employee ownership governance.
eo Learn Employee Trustee and Directors
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15 Sep 2026
Employee Voice in Action: Tools for Participation and Influence
This course is for anyone who plays a key role in listening to, representing, or amplifying employee voice. It’ll provide you with a set of practical tools and frameworks you can apply immediately within your business to maximise impact and participation.
eo Learn Employee Voice
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1 Oct 2026
WAIT LIST FOR NEW DATES How to be an Effective Employee Trustee/Director
This is a wait list for those interested in NEW course dates.  Build the knowledge, skills, and behaviours you need to operate confidently and effectively within employee ownership governance.
eo Learn Priority List
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Bespoke eo Learn for your organisation

Alongside our scheduled courses, eo Learn also delivers bespoke learning tailored to your organisation’s needs — designed around your people, your context, and your EO ambitions.

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What people say about eo Learn

Hear from participants who have developed confidence, capability, and clarity through eo Learn courses.

"This was an informative course, delivered by pragmatic experts. Although it was 12 hours of virtual training spread across three days, it flew by. I did not notice the time at any point."

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Employee-owned business

George Foden video testimonial

"We have had around 11 colleagues take part in eo Learn courses, including all our trustees and employee voice representatives."

George Foden

Managing Director – Wise Productions

Dr Karen Bodger video testimonial

"Helen Moreton was fantastic… I came away more confident, full of ideas, and excited about the possibilities."

Dr Karen Bodger

Triangle Consulting

Meet the Course Experts

Learn from experienced practitioners who bring real-world EO insight into every eo Learn course.

Yogita Johnston

Yogita Johnston

eo Learn Development Manager

Yogita brings over 20 years of HR and learning and development expertise, including five years with the eoa. She oversees the creation, development, and delivery of eo Learn.

Teaches on: LinkedIn profile
Ken Lindsay

Ken Lindsay

Chartered Accountant & Non-Executive Director

Ken is a chartered accountant and experienced non-executive director with over 25 years’ experience on company boards. He teaches exclusively for the eoa.

Teaches on: LinkedIn profile
Harry Pocknell

Harry Pocknell

Creative Director & eoa Council Member

Harry has worked in the design industry for over 20 years. Since his business became employee owned, his EO journey has been transformative.

Teaches on: LinkedIn profile
Alex Bloom

Alex Bloom

Leadership Practitioner & EO Expert

Alex has over 30 years of corporate experience including 10 years as CEO of a fourth-generation family-owned business. He brings deep practical insight into leadership, culture, and long-term stewardship.

Teaches on: LinkedIn profile
Campbell McDonald

Campbell McDonald

EO Consultant, Independent Trustee & CEO

Campbell is one of the UK’s best known employee ownership experts, with over 18 years’ experience supporting hundreds of EO businesses as a consultant, director, and trustee. He is MD of Eternal Business Consultancy and part-time CEO of Ownership at Work.

Teaches on: LinkedIn profile
Sue Lawrence

Sue Lawrence

Independent Trustee & EO Governance Specialist

Sue is an Independent Trustee on a number of Employee Ownership Trusts, specialising in effective EO governance. She encourages a top-down approach, building confident leadership teams informed by employee insight and aligned to company values.

Teaches on: LinkedIn profile
Helen Moreton

Helen Moreton

Master Coach & EO Specialist

Helen has over 20 years’ experience in EO businesses including John Lewis Partnership, Riverford and Go Ape, specialising in employee voice and organisational development.

Teaches on: LinkedIn profile