2 Day Essential Leadership Skills Training - CPD Accredited

A practical 2-day Leadership & Management course that equips you with the skills and confidence to lead teams successfully. Learn essential leadership techniques including motivation, delegation, conflict management, feedback and performance management. Perfect for managers, supervisors and team leaders who want to drive productivity and deliver outstanding results.

SUITABILITY - Who should attend?

This course is ideal for anyone in a managerial or supervisory position who wants to lead their team more effectively and confidently. It is suitable for:

• Managers, supervisors and team leaders in any industry or sector
• Professionals who have recently been promoted to a leadership role
• Individuals aspiring to take on a management or supervisory position
• New leaders who need essential leadership and management skills training
• Experienced managers looking to refresh and enhance their leadership toolkit
• Team leaders who want to encourage teams to work more productively and efficiently
• Supervisors who need to establish credibility and authority
• Managers responsible for motivating individuals and driving performance
• Leaders who want to develop their people through effective feedback and coaching
• Anyone seeking increased confidence and knowledge in leading teams successfully

COURSE CONTENT

This practical two-day Leadership & Management course provides you with the relevant skills and tools you need to be a professional and effective leader. Using a blend of theory and practice, the course is designed to increase your confidence in the field of leadership, management and supervision, and to provide you with the essential knowledge and toolkit to work confidently in this challenging but rewarding area.

Throughout the programme, participants explore fundamental leadership competencies that can be applied immediately to improve team performance and productivity. The course includes practical exercises and supportive sessions, giving everyone the opportunity to develop their skills and receive personalised feedback.

What You Will Learn

By the end of this Leadership and Management course you will understand:

• The roles and responsibilities of an effective manager, supervisor and team leader
• How to lead your team to success using recognised leadership and management styles
• How to apply a variety of communication styles when dealing with differing personalities
• How to motivate teams and individuals and drive their performance to deliver outstanding results
• How to develop people within your team by delivering feedback effectively and setting SMART objectives
• Recognised tools and techniques to understand behaviours and handle conflict amongst team members
• How to drive team productivity by applying effective delegation and time management techniques

What the Course Covers

Defining the "Role" of the Manager, Supervisor and Team Leader

• Understanding your responsibilities and expectations
• The key attributes and qualities of effective leadership
• Balancing operational tasks with people management

Establishing Your Credibility and Authority

• Building trust and respect as a manager, supervisor or team leader
• Positioning yourself effectively in your leadership role
• Becoming a credible role model

Leadership Styles

• Understanding the skills, attributes and qualities of an effective leader
• Acquiring a range of leadership styles to suit different situations
• When to apply different leadership approaches

Motivating Your People Towards Success

• Understanding what drives individual and team motivation
• Creating an environment that encourages high performance
• Inspiring teams to deliver outstanding results

Handling Difficult People and Situations - Conflict Management

• Managing difficult personalities and behaviours within your team
• Recognised tools and techniques for handling conflict
• Maintaining professionalism in challenging situations

Managing Workloads Through Effective Delegation

• The principles of successful delegation
• Identifying what to delegate and to whom
• Driving productivity through effective delegation techniques

Organising Yourself and Others Through Effective Time Management

• Time management strategies for leaders
• Prioritising workloads and tasks
• Managing team time and resources efficiently

Communicating Effectively with a Range of Personalities

• Adapting your communication style to different team members
• Understanding personality types and preferences
• Building stronger relationships through effective communication

Acquiring the Essential Skill of Delivering Feedback Effectively

• The importance of regular, constructive feedback
• Structuring feedback conversations
• Giving positive and developmental feedback professionally

Coaching Individuals and Conducting One-to-One Meetings

• Effective coaching techniques for team development
• Planning and structuring productive 1-to-1 meetings
• Supporting individual growth and performance

Managing Performance and Setting SMART Objectives

• Setting clear, achievable SMART objectives
• Monitoring and measuring team performance
• Performance management frameworks and techniques

Getting the Most from Your Team Meetings

• Planning and structuring effective team meetings
• Encouraging participation and engagement
• Making meetings productive and purposeful

Delegate Packs

On completion of the course, delegates will receive a delegate pack which includes:

• Course workbooks
• Copies of slides
• Contact phone number and email address where attendees can receive follow-up consultation with the trainer when back in the workplace
• CPD Accredited Certificate
• Certificate of Attendance

Added Value

The course trainer will work with all delegates to create a practical and personal action plan that can be implemented back in the workplace.

In House / In Company

This course is available as a Public/Open Course or can be delivered in-house, saving your organisation both time and money. It can be delivered as per the standard course outline or tailored to include company- or industry-specific case studies and terminology. Alternatively, Asset Training Academy can create a fully bespoke programme to meet your specific organisational needs, delivered anywhere in the UK at no extra cost. We also offer a free consultation for all in-house programmes. Please contact us to discuss your requirements and receive a no-obligation quote.

Customer Reviews

"The course was absolutely excellent and I learned a huge amount. Would absolutely recommend this course to others."

"Super course, well balanced and delivered by a very personable and knowledgeable course trainer."

"The course trainer made the course really interesting and fun but got the point across. Excellent course, would highly recommend!"

"This course provided valuable information for me to take away. It made becoming a manager less daunting. An excellent course to go on!"

"The course trainer was very informative and made the course very interesting. The course was well structured and was very relevant to my needs. An excellent course which I would highly recommend to others."

"Everything was perfect, I just want to say a massive thank you to everyone at Asset Training Academy, the course was brilliant."

"Good range of depth and content that was also mixed up enough to remain fresh. I would highly recommend this excellent course."