Leadership Theories
A leader doesn’t necessarily have to be a manager, but it is difficult to see how a manager could be truly effective without strong leadership skills.
This course introduces the fundamentals of leadership, exploring where the concept originated and examining a range of leadership theories. It provides learners with a solid foundation in what leadership means, the behaviours of effective leaders, and how leadership can be applied in the workplace.
Course Overview
This course provides an introduction to leadership and the theories that influence how leaders operate in the workplace. Learners will explore the origins of leadership and gain an understanding of what leadership means in a modern organisational context.
The course examines the key traits and behaviours associated with effective leadership and introduces a range of leadership theories, helping learners understand different leadership styles and when they may be most effective.
By exploring real-world applications of leadership theories, learners will develop insight into how leadership impacts team performance, motivation, and organisational success. The course concludes by encouraging learners to reflect on how leadership theories can be applied to their own role and responsibilities.
Learning Objectives
By the end of this course, learners will be able to:
Understand what the term leadership means.
Recognise the key traits and behaviours of an effective leader.
Understand how to apply leadership principles to be more effective in their role.
Who is this course for
This course is aimed at supervisors and managers who want to develop more effective relationships with members of their teams. It is suitable for those new to leadership roles as well as more experienced managers who want to refresh or enhance their skills. This course acts as a strong introduction to leadership.
Recommended System Requirements
Recommended System Requirements
• Browser: Up to date web browser
• Video: Up to date video drivers
• Memory: 1Gb+ RAM
• Download Speed: Broadband (3Mb+)
Further Progression
Introduction to Emotional Intelligence – to develop emotional awareness and people management skills.
Developing Teamwork – ideal for those focused on building resilient and effective teams.
Managing Meetings – recommended for those new to management roles.
Any course within the Business Skills suite would further support leadership development.
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Course Cost
£12 +VAT