A bespoke training course exploring ways to lead teams in the workplace
Leadership Skills Training
Leadership Development Training Course | 1, 2 or 3 Days | Build Effective Leadership Skills and High-Performing Teams
"Relevant, concise and
well presented. Thank you."
"A worthwhile course given in a relaxed manner."
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Content is designed to meet the specific needs of your organisation and can be tailored to reflect your culture, objectives and leadership challenges. The programme covers the core skills required to lead and develop people effectively, including communication, motivation, team development, coaching, resilience, performance improvement, managing change, handling difficult conversations and conflict resolution. Participants will gain practical tools and techniques that can be applied immediately to build confidence, strengthen leadership capability and create high-performing teams.
Develop a clear understanding of the leader’s role, key responsibilities and essential skills. Explore common leadership challenges and learn practical approaches to build confidence, credibility and effectiveness from the outset. Discover how leaders shape workplace culture through their actions, behaviours and communication. Learn how to create a positive, inclusive environment that encourages engagement, collaboration, accountability and high performance. Explore the stages of team development using the Tuckman Model. Learn how teams evolve over time and identify strategies to support progress, strengthen relationships and maximise team effectiveness. Understand what motivates individuals and teams in the workplace. Learn how to apply proven motivational principles to increase engagement, improve performance, encourage commitment and support long-term success. Learn how to adapt your leadership approach to suit different situations, individuals and challenges. Explore a range of leadership styles and understand when each is most effective. Develop the skills to delegate responsibilities with confidence and provide clear expectations. Learn how effective delegation improves productivity, develops team capability and ensures accountability for results. Discover how to deliver constructive feedback that encourages growth and improvement. Explore practical feedback techniques, self-reflection methods and communication strategies that help individuals reach their full potential. Strengthen communication skills and develop greater emotional intelligence. Learn how active listening, empathy and self-awareness can improve relationships, build trust and create more productive workplace interactions. Build personal resilience and develop effective strategies for managing pressure, setbacks and change. Learn how to positively influence others, gain commitment and enhance your professional credibility. Increase your professional presence and understand how your actions influence others. Learn how to build confidence, communicate effectively and create a positive and lasting impact. Learn how to set meaningful goals that drive performance and accountability. Using the SMART framework, develop practical techniques for setting, monitoring and achieving individual and team objectives. Improve productivity by learning effective planning, prioritisation and organisational techniques. Discover practical tools to manage competing demands, minimise distractions and make better use of your time. Learn how to plan and facilitate engaging, productive meetings that deliver results. Explore techniques to encourage participation, maintain focus and ensure clear actions are agreed. Develop the skills needed to lead and support remote and hybrid teams effectively. Learn how to maintain communication, encourage engagement and sustain performance across different working locations. Gain the confidence to lead people through change successfully. Explore common reactions to change and learn practical strategies to communicate, engage and support teams during periods of transition. Develop a structured approach to handling challenging conversations with confidence and professionalism. Learn how to address sensitive issues, ask effective questions and achieve positive outcomes. Discover how coaching can support individual growth and improve performance. Learn practical coaching techniques, understand learning preferences and create development plans that build capability and confidence. Learn how to identify the causes of workplace conflict and address them constructively. Develop skills to manage disagreements professionally, strengthen relationships and achieve positive, collaborative outcomes. Understand how to create an environment where individuals and teams can excel. Learn effective approaches to performance development, continuous improvement, accountability and achieving sustainable results.
Course Overview
Leadership Skills Training Units
The Foundations of Effective Leadership
Workplace Culture
Developing Successful Teams
Increasing Motivation and Engagement
Flexible Leadership Approaches
Effective Delegation Skills
Providing Meaningful Feedback
Workplace Communication and Emotional Intelligence
Building Resilience and Influence
Professional Presence and Impact
Setting Goals That Deliver Results
Time Management
Running Effective Team Meetings
Managing Remote Employees
Leading Change
Having Difficult Conversations
Coaching and Developing Staff
Constructive Conflict Resolution
Supporting High Performance
"Very practical, insightful and appropriately paced."
"Being a new supervisor, everything Gary touched on was useful in supervising people and having the confidence to do so."
"Interesting and enjoyable activities throughout."
"Thoroughly enjoyed the course and can take a lot from it."
Leadership training is one of our work-based skills business development training courses we offer as part of an employees' professional development.
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