Essentials of Leadership and Management Training Course

Course Category : Leadership

This programme builds a solid foundation in modern leadership and management by combining strategic concepts with practical tools, enabling participants to lead teams, drive performance, and make effective decisions in dynamic organisational environments.
5 Training Days
Intermediate Level

Introduction

A job title alone does not create an effective leader or manager; sustainable success requires a balanced integration of vision, people skills, and operational discipline. This Essentials of Leadership and Management course is designed as a practical foundation for those stepping into leadership roles, as well as experienced managers seeking to refine and realign their skills.
The programme explores the core of effective leadership in guiding people, shaping behaviour, and building high-performing teams, alongside essential management capabilities such as planning, decision-making, time management, change leadership, and aligning team objectives with organisational strategy. Through structured models, case studies, and interactive exercises, participants will gain clarity on what it truly means to lead and manage in today’s environment and how to convert knowledge into impactful leadership practice..

Targeted Specializations

Aspiring leaders and first-line supervisors.
Newly appointed managers.
Mid-level managers seeking to enhance their leadership toolkit.
Team leaders and unit heads.
Professionals transitioning into leadership roles.
Department heads and project managers.
Entrepreneurs and business owners.
Senior executives seeking a structured leadership and management refresher.

Targeted Skills

Core leadership skills.
Practical management and planning.
Decision-making and problem-solving.
Leading and developing high-performing teams.
Conflict management and handling difficult situations.
Effective communication and emotional intelligence.
Performance management.
Change management and adaptability.
Time management and prioritisation.
Delegation, empowerment, and alignment with organisational vision.

Expected Outcomes

Clearly distinguish between leadership and management and understand how they complement each other.
Develop core decision-making and problem-solving capabilities.
Build and lead high-performing, engaged teams.
Strengthen communication, influence, and active listening skills.
Apply performance management principles to set, monitor, and review goals.
Utilise emotional intelligence to manage relationships and lead effectively.
Implement practical approaches to managing change and overcoming resistance.
Improve time management and prioritisation for higher productivity.
Practise effective delegation and empowerment to develop team ownership.
Align team and individual goals with the organisation’s strategic direction.

Training Topics Index

Defining leadership and management in modern organisations.
Exploring similarities and differences between leaders and managers.
Essential attributes of successful leaders and managers.
Overview of key leadership theories and practical implications.
Personal leadership style assessment and development planning.

Structured approaches to sound decision-making.
Tools for diagnosing and resolving complex problems.
Risk assessment and mitigation techniques.
Prioritisation frameworks and option evaluation.
Applying decision-making models through case studies.

Principles of forming and developing effective teams.
Understanding team stages and group dynamics.
Techniques to motivate, engage, and retain talent.
Fostering collaboration and open communication.
Managing and resolving conflicts to sustain team performance.

Enhancing verbal and non-verbal communication.
Mastering active listening for deeper understanding.
Applying emotional intelligence to lead relationships.
Delivering constructive feedback and coaching conversations.
Building trust and rapport with diverse stakeholders.

Fundamentals of managing organisational change.
Identifying sources of resistance and addressing concerns.
Leading teams through transitions with clarity and support.
Aligning initiatives and team objectives with strategy.
Creating actionable plans for sustainable change and leadership growth.

Course Features

Modern and practical content
Real-world examples and leadership exercises
Pre- and post-course assessments to measure impact
Accredited certificate with QR code verification

Essentials of Leadership and Management Training Course