Course description
Leading Successful Teams (PGT)
Effective teamwork is crucial for organisational success, according to recent surveys by LinkedIn and Salesforce. Nearly 75% of employers across various industries agree. This course will teach you the skills you need to create, build and lead successful teams in a range of contexts, including creating new products and services, conducting cutting-edge research, developing new technologies and processes, mobilising resources in crisis situations, and increasing productivity, especially as we emerge from the COVID-19 pandemic. This course will cover key skills such as internal and external recruitment and selection, career development through Upskilling courses, performance and reward management, and learning and development programs. The course material will also provide a foundational understanding of contemporary management theory and practice, as well as a foundation for advanced study in Human Resource Management and Organisational Behavioural Science.
Suitability - Who should attend?
It is suggested that learners on this course are educated to at least Undergraduate level and have an IELTS equivalent of 6.5. Learners will not be asked to prove their academic or professional history.
Outcome / Qualification etc.
Upon completion of this course, you will be able to:
- Maximise your own and others' performance levels, skills, and competencies;
- Identify and assess suitable candidates using evaluation techniques that assess candidates' ability to work in a team and collaborate;
- Implement fair and effective performance management and reward schemes;
- Improve your leadership style;
- Cultivate trust and foster positive employee relationships;
- Increase employee motivation and engagement;
- Create a more sustainable and equitable workspace.
Training Course Content
This course is designed to help you become an effective manager and leader. It will cover the following topics:
- Week 1: Course Introduction & Becoming a Manager and Leader
- Week 2: Getting to Know Your Team
- Week 3: Managing Team Performance: Motivation, Engagement & Setting Clear Goals)
- Week 4: Managing Team Performance: Conflict Resolution & Creating a Psychologically Safe Environment
- Week 5: Managing Team Rewards: Performance Appraisals & Creating a Sense of Justice & Equity)
- Week 6: Distributing Rewards to Team Members
- Week 7: Managing Team Development: Skills Gaps, Performance Issues & Training, Learning & Development
- Week 8: Implementing a Training Cycle and Overcoming Challenges
- Week 9: Creating a Progressive Workplace: Equality, Diversity, & Inclusion
- Week 10: Review & Preparation for Assessment
By the end of this course, you will have the skills and knowledge to effectively manage and lead a team.
Course delivery details
Applications opening 30th October 2023
Continuing Studies
This course is designed to equip learners with skills to progress into the following roles and industries:
- Managerial roles
- HR Professional
- Organisational Behavioural Science Professional
Completion of this course grants potential for:
- Further academic study
- Promotion
- Increased earning potential
- New career path