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Leadership Essentials

Learn the fundamental skills needed to lead a team and gain a greater understanding on what good self-leadership looks like.

About this course

DO YOU WANT TO CREATE A FOUNDATION FOR GREAT LEADERSHIP?

The Leadership Essentials course will provide you with a strong base on which to grow your leadership capability regardless of your current role. Learn the fundamental skills needed to lead a team and gain a greater understanding on what good self-leadership looks like.

What you will gain

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A Leadership Essentials digital badge will be available upon successful completion of the course from Skills Development Group.

This course will contribute 14 PMI® professional development units (PDUs) towards your chosen certification (14 Power Skills).

What you will learn

  • The role of leadership at all levels of the organisation, starting with self.
  • The importance of good communication as a foundation to effective leadership.
  • Growing self-awareness.
  • Techniques for improved time management and prioritisation.
  • The principles of delegation, agreement, and follow through.
  • The power of impactful coaching for improved performance.

What you need

There are no prerequisites for our Leadership Essentials class.

This course is great for

  • People wanting to start with a strong base on which to grow their leadership capability regardless of their current role.
  • Emerging leaders.
  • Those wishing to develop their self management skills, essential for all great leaders.
  • Existing leaders wanting to refresh their foundation leadership practices and get the best from their team.

Topics Covered

Understanding Leadership

  • Defining Leadership
  • Role of a Leader
  • Transitioning to a Leadership Role
  • Building Trust and Focusing on Good Communication
  • Prioritising and Planning

Planning as a Leader

  • The Power of Good Time Management
  • Setting Standards and Good Delegation
  • Feedback and Conflict
  • Leadership vs Followship

Working as a Leader

  • Commitment
  • Growing Capability and Effective Coaching
  • Managing Up
  • Ongoing Development as a Leader
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