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A team of specialists

City firms need providers who really understand their business and culture.  They need providers who deliver consistent results – quickly.  Drawing upon our substantial industry experience, we deliver the best learning, development, coaching and OD solutions available.

"Oakwood City always leaves you feeling inspired and confident to achieve your goals."
Head of HR

Who We Are

Oakwood City is the specialist soft skills, sales and management training provider for Banking, Finance and Corporate Institutions worldwide.

Our Managing Director Brian Patman spent many years running learning and development functions in global retail and investment banks.

Brian says: “City firms need providers who really understand their business and culture.  They need providers who deliver consistent results – quickly.  Drawing upon our substantial industry experience, we deliver the best learning, development, coaching and OD solutions available.

Our people – Directors, Consultants and Associates - have all held senior positions in the industry and are experts in their fields. They can help you attract, retain and develop the people who will deliver growth and success for your firm.”

What Makes Us Really Special

We provide our services not merely as an add-on to financial or technical training.
They are our core offering.

Why Choose Us

To improve the effectiveness of individuals and teams.
We provide tailored learning in communication, behavioural and self-management skills.
To increase the return from your sales and marketing people
We provide training in everything from sales planning and pitchbook preparation to pitching and consultative selling that get results.
To make your firm more dynamic and efficient
We provide world-class management and leadership development, and organizational change support.
To help your senior people develop their performance and tackle major challenges.
We provide 1-1 goal-oriented coaching by seasoned executives.

Oakwood City will help you build continuing success through your people.