Principles of Leadership

Non-UK educators

Overview

This course looks at different leadership styles, considers which style to adopt in different work situations and the importance of adapting leadership styles to different situations to provide effective leadership. It explores how coaching can be used to develop team members and the practicalities of using these approaches to support development.

The learning content includes video tutorials, interactive quizzes, worksheets and assignments to allow learners to apply their knowledge in work environments.

Learning outcomes

The course contains seven modules:

Styles of Leadership – by the end of this module, you will understand different leadership styles and their suitability for different work situations.

Coaching – by the end of this module, you will understand how to use different coaching models to support the development of individuals in the workplace.

Organisational Culture – by the end of this module, you will understand organisational cultures and the role of managers in developing culture.

Equality and Diversity – by the end of this module, you will understand the need for equality, diversity and inclusion in the workplace and how organisations can operate to meet this need.

Change Management – by the end of this module, you will understand how to apply different change management models and strategies to successfully lead a team through change.

Professionalism – by the end of this module, you will understand what professionalism means, its four characteristics and what is expected for each of these, and what it means to communicate with empathy.

Work Ethics – by the end of this module, you will understand what is means to establish ethical practice and the drivers of trust that will help you to shape the perceptions of others and build trust in your workplace.

Sample a module