Leadership & Management

Course details

Leadership & Management - Course
Course Benefits
We pride ourselves in offering a flexible, accessible alternative to traditional classroom studies. Sign up for this Level 5 Diploma in Leadership & Management and gain access to the following benefits:
Unbeatable value for money, with all digital textbooks, course materials and general learning resources included in the purchase price.
24/7 access to our exclusive digital learning platform for total flexibility and convenience.
The backing of our extensive student support team and your own personally-assigned tutor.
No deadlines, time restrictions, final exams or entry-requirements to worry about - the web's most accessible distance learning programmes.
The chance to enrich your CV and career prospects with an endorsed Level 5 Diploma in Leadership & Management.
Learning Objectives
This high-quality course has been designed to help ambitious candidates take the most important step in their lifelong career journey. Assuming a leadership position for the first time can be exciting and intimidating in equal measures. Taking charge of a team or business of any size means shouldering responsibility and accountability at a much higher level. This Level 5 Diploma in Leadership & Management will help candidates deal with the various challenges that accompany entry-level leadership positions in an organisational setting. Upon completion of the course, candidates will benefit from the skills, knowledge and confidence needed to step into a leadership position for the first time.
Over the course of ten detailed modules, learners study the qualities and characteristics of the effective leader. The differences between management and leadership are also examined, along with an organisation's reliance on both. The process of developing a high-performance team is also discussed, alongside effective employee motivation strategies, the value of strong interpersonal communication skills and the art of providing constructive feedback.
Key skills, talents and knowledge picked up along the way include:
A detailed understanding of the true value of leadership
How management and leadership are different yet equally important
The relationship between employee motivation and performance
Professional-level communication skills
The characteristics and qualities of the effective leader
Feedback gathering and effective employee interview skills
The difference between delegation and leading by example
Techniques for developing a high-performance team
The confidence to step into a leadership role
Course Outline
Our most advanced leadership program to date, this inspiring Level 5 Diploma in Leadership & Management is delivered over a series of nine modules. Each module concludes with an online assessment, which will be submitted to your personally-assigned tutor for marking and feedback.

Module 1 - Understanding Management and Leadership
This module covers the following key topics:

• Managing Performance
• Types Of Thinking
• Ethics
• Influence Strategies

Module 2 - Improving Management and leadership Performance
This module covers the following key topics:

• Achieving Personal Mastery
• Your Personal Vision
• Analyzing Our Mental Models

Module 3 - Developing a High-Performing Team
This module covers the following key topics:

• Team Leadership
• Advantages and Disadvantages of Teams
• Developing a High-Performing Team

Module 4 - Motivating Employees
This module covers the following key topics:

• What is Motivation?
• Identifying Motivators
• Motivational Theories

Module 5 - Talent Management
The unit covers the following topics:

• What is Talent Management?
• A Focused Effort to Manage Talent
• Risk Assessment

Module 6 - Succession Planning
The unit covers the following topics:

• Defining a Succession Plan
• Success Model
• Setting the Scope

Module 7 - Business Process Management
The unit covers the following topics:

• The Vision Phase
• The Design Phase
• The Modelling Phase
• The Execution Phase
• The Monitoring Phase
• The Optimising Phase

Module 8 - Communication Skills
This module covers the following key topics:

• Communication Barriers
• Active Listening Skills
• Probing Techniques

Module 9 - Negotiation Techniques
This module covers the following key topics:

• Practicing Negotiation
• Phases of Negotiation
• Negotiation Made Easier

Module 10 - Managing Meetings and Giving Feedback
This module covers the following key topics:

• Managing Meetings
• Presentation Tips
• Personal Development

Module 11 - Managing Change
This module covers the following key topics:

• The Change Cycle
• The Pace of Change
• Adapting to Change

Module 12 - Managing Time
This module covers the following key topics:

• Prioritising your Time
• The Power of a Change
• Setting Up a Routine

Module 13 - Stress Management
This module covers the following key topics:

• Understanding Stress
• Strategies to Manage stress
• Time Management

Module 14 - Managing Conflict
This module covers the following key topics:

• Benefits of Confrontation
• Getting Focused
• Managing Anger

Module 15 - Risk Management
This module covers the following key topics:

• Risk Management
• Types of Risks
• Benefits of Risk Management

Updated on 19 October, 2021