Team Leaders Course: Essential Skills
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Whether you are a new or emerging team leader, or want to increase your leadership capabilities, this workshop will give you practical skills to lead yourself and your team effectively. Through discussion, exercises and relevant theory, in this team leaders course you will learn how get the best of your team to maximise relationships and results.
Outcomes
Upon successful completion of this team leaders course, participants should be able to:
- Understand what the role of being a team leader requires.
- Build a range of strategies for successful team leadership.
- Establish trust and credibility.
- Develop effective working relationships.
- Motivate your team and improve morale.
- Encourage participation.
- Build individual and team performance.
- Link your team’s performance to organisational goals.
Content
This team leaders course covers the following topics:
Welcome and introduction
- Defining the role and function of the team leader
- Overview of leadership and management
- Behaviours and attributes of an effective leader
Leadership
- How to set an example through your own work practices
- How to establish credibility, earn respect and build trust
- Exploring relevant leadership styles
- How to delegate, coach and follow up effectively
Building performance and productivity
- Applying motivational techniques to your team
- How to increase morale and engagement
- How to encourage participation and teamwork
- Building individual and team performance
- Motivating and engaging your team
- Principles of team effectiveness
Effective planning procedures
- How to set and achieve goals through your team
- Planning and monitoring for goal achievement
- Achieving results through building relationships
- Individual/team meetings
Decision making/problem solving and relationship management
- Tips for managing effective working relationships
- Guidelines for handling conflicts, grievances and performance issues
- Giving/receiving feedback (positive and constructive)
- Having challenging conversations
Intended Audience
This Team Leaders course is suitable for all current and future managers, team leaders, supervisors and individuals, wishing to enhance and develop their skills in leading teams.
There are a significant number of elements from within this Team Leaders: Essential Skills course which cross over with elements introduced in Team Management: Essentials. Participants who have completed Team Management: Essentials, are encouraged to call us to discuss further.
Delivery Style
This team leaders course will be delivered as an interactive course, which includes lectures, group exercises and discussion. With an engaging, supportive facilitation style, the tutor’s training approach enables practical tools for skills transfer, improvements and results.
Before the course
There are no pre-requisite knowledge or skills for this entry-level people management course. Participants are however advised to review their experiences from teams they have lead or participated in. Please come to this course prepared to share your experiences, so that discussion can also be tailored to your individual work situations.
Features
- Expert trainers
- Central locations
- Small class sizes
- Free, expert advice
- Student materials – yours to keep
- Statement of completion
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