Leadership Skills Course (in-person training course)

What will you learn on this Leadership Skills course?

This two-day workshop is about maximising your abilities as a leader of a team.

Understand the attributes of a good leader, analyse different leadership styles and identify the key elements of a good leader. The following main areas will be considered:

• Understanding the organisational requirements for the leader
• Understanding leadership styles
• Understanding how the leader builds a shared sense of purpose with a team

How is this course delivered?

This course is run in person at our dedicated training suite in Northampton and will benefit learners who prefer interactive tutor-led training.

This course can also be delivered at your premises (call to arrange a closed course). Our trainers can travel to various locations throughout the UK to deliver training on-site at your work premises.

Courses at the Paradise Training Centre include free parking, buffet lunch, refreshments and use of a laptop.

Call for available public course dates or to request a date for a closed course.

Leadership Skills: Course Content: Day 1Leadership Skills

• The Learning Log and Action Plan
• Aims & Objectives
• What is Leadership?

Organisational Requirements of a Leader

• Cultures, Values, Ethics
• Levels of Authority & Responsibility of a Leader
• What is a team?
• Impact of a Leader on Personal Objectives & Team Achievement

Leadership Styles

• Common Vision and Objectives
• Managers Vs. Leading
• Different Leadership Styles and Your Leadership Styles
• Action Centred Leadership
• Adapting Leadership Styles

How a Leader Builds a Shared Sense of Purpose with a Team

• Mutual trust & respect in a team
• Strategies for building trust
• Listening skills
• Motivational skills
• SMART (Specific, Measurable, Achievable, Realistic, Timely)
• Leadership develops a shared sense of purpose
• Mission Statements, Vision Statements, Organisation’s Strategy

Decision Making

• Effective decision making
• 6 Hats Technique
• Effects of good and bad decision making

Leadership Skills: Course Content: Day 2Communication Skills

• What is communication?
• Communication styles
• Assertiveness
• Confidence

Dealing with Conflict

• What is conflict?
• Why is conflict good for an organisation?
• Dealing with conflict in a team

Delegation

• What is delegation?
• Control
• The Who and How of Delegating
• Gofer and Stewardship
• Self-Assessment of delegation

Coaching

• What is coaching?
• Golden rules of coaching
• Coaching individuals
• Coaching teams
• The GROW Model

Effective Feedback

• What is Effective Feedback?
• Giving and Receiving Feedback
• Positive and Constructive Feedback
• Johari Window
• Feedback

Summary

• Learning Log & Action Planning

Who should take this Leadership Skills course?

This course is designed for delegates in management and leadership roles who want to deepen their understanding of the theories and techniques behind good leadership skills. Learn practical skills to improve your communication, conflict management, and coaching skills, and learn effective ways to delegate tasks and provide feedback to a team.