Management and Leadership

£1,150

12 weeks (10am-1pm)

Buchanan House, 30 Holborn, London, EC1N 2LX

How do leaders drive organisations forward? By developing effective leadership techniques you will learn to manage organisations and people. Start in September 2019 or February 2019!

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You will be introduced to the key concepts, theories, and skills that you need to become the manager you want to be. You will explore competencies in conflict management, team dynamics, and more.

Course Overview

This programme will enable you to further understand your individual learning style, personality profile and emotional intelligence. You will develop the skillset needed to become a successful leader and manager.

By the end of this course you will be able to

Understand the characteristics and behaviours exhibited by good leaders
Define qualities and strengths within teams
Develop strategies for managing conflict
Demonstrate improved ability to empower, motivate, and inspire others
Understand how leadership style impacts an organisation’s culture

Who is it for?

This course is suitable for middle and operational managers who have responsibilities for others, possibly having other team leaders or first-line managers reporting to them. It is also suitable for aspiring middle managers with some management or supervisory experience.

Course content

Leadership theories, styles, behaviours, and characteristics
Communication skills
The role leadership plays within the motivation of people
Motivational theories
Team roles and effective team building
Understanding how conflict arises and conflict management
The concept of emotional intelligence
Personal development plan

Core reading

Ancona et al. (2005) Managing for the future, MIT, Thomson
Flamholtz and Randle (2008) Leading Strategic Change, Cambridge
Johnson et al. (2006) Exploring Corporate Strategy
Kay, J. (1993). Foundations of Corporate Success: How Business Strategies Add Value. Oxford: Oxford University Press
Teece, D., Pisano, G., & Shuen, A. (1997). Dynamic capabilities and strategic management, Strategic Management Journal, Vol. 18, No. 7, pp. 509-533
Huczynski, A. and Buchanan, D. (2010), Organizational Behaviour, New Edition (7th Revised edition) - Pearson Education

Entry requirements

Education - Undergraduate degree or equivalent Higher Education qualification, or relevant work experience
English language - Common European Framework (CEF) Level B2* or equivalent (all teaching and learning materials are provided in English only)

*Please note those with a B1 level of English and relevant proof of further study will be considered.

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