Leadership Skills

Course summary

Honing the right skills required for leadership is a critical aspect of success as a leader. Success of the team and in turn the organization depends greatly on how capable the leaders are and how best they possess the required skills for leadership. This course on 'Leadership Skills' aims to help the leaders of the organization to inspire their team, evaluate the needs of the stakeholder, establish goals for self and the team, plan and strategize efficiently, become the center of network to influence others naturally, motivate self and others for growth, acquire the skills to listen and question rightly, focus on developing the team members as their growth determines the organization's growth. The course also deals with the fundamentals of leadership such as knowing the leadership styles and effective delegation. To be an effective leader, one must be creative in finding solution and be decisive. The course covers these areas and enriches the leaders with knowledge of risk analysis and management.

Learning outcome

By the end of the course, learner will be able to:

  • Lead the team effectively and achieve the desired results.
  • Establish a positive relationship with stakeholders, clients and team members.
  • Influence others in the right direction.
  • Communicate effectively with team members and motivate them towards their goal.
  • Become efficient listeners and coach the team and develop them as individuals and as team.
  • Effectively utilize the resources and adopt the right leadership style to deal with people and situations.
  • Become a leader who can achieve remarkable results through people.

Modules

By the end of the course, learner will be able to:

  • Explore the roles they will have to play as a leader.
  • Identify the differences between a leader and a manager.
  • Adopt different leadership styles based on situations.
  • Describe the role of Emotional Intelligence in one's leadership style.

By the end of the course, learner will be able to:

  • Outline the essential qualities of a leader.
  • Find the attributes that make a leader successful.
  • Describe the core functions of a functional leader.
  • Identify ways to perform action-centered leadership.

By the end of the course, learner will be able to:

  • Describe the role of a leader in strategic planning and setting goals.
  • Explain the ways of managing the team’s aspirations.
  • Describe the process of tracking and monitoring the performance.

By the end of the course, learner will be able to:

  • Explore the leadership development principles and strategies.
  • Identify ways to help the team members develop their career.
  • Define steps to recognize and develop potential employees as future leaders.
  • Describe the significance of coaching, motivating, inspiring and communicating skills to grow as a successful leader.

By the end of the course, learner will be able to:

  • Enumerate the significance of contingency planning.
  • Describe how to create and evaluate the contingency plans.
  • Explain the ways to manage crisis in an organization.

By the end of the course, learner will be able to:

  • Identify the causes of conflicts at workplace.
  • Describe the ways to manage conflicts and build a conflict-free environment.

By the end of the course, learner will be able to:

  • Be aware of the traits required to evolve as a leader.
  • Get leadership lessons from some of the greatest business leaders.

By the end of the course, learner will be able to:

  • This module explores how stakeholders influence outcomes and decisions. Go through the module to learn how to build credibility and trust by employing strategies for effective stakeholder engagement. This module also explains the techniques to craft persuasive messages and involve stakeholders in decision-making and how to develop skills in employing influencing strategies and tactics, and adopt methods for monitoring and evaluating stakeholder influence.

By the end of the course, learner will be able to:

  • This module explores the distinguishing factors between good and great leadership. Learners gain insights into the purpose and principles that propel their leadership journey. Through practical exercises, learners master the core capacities of purpose-led leadership. Go through this module to embrace innovative strategies to hone leadership skills.

  • This module is intended primarily for professionals who wish to gain a deeper understanding of the factors that influence motivation, such as incentives, rewards, and recognition, as well as the role of communication in motivating others.

By the end of the course:

  • This module equips learners with the insights and skills necessary to navigate and excel in leadership roles as women. It addresses the impact of gender bias and highlights unique leadership skills that are crucial for success. Learners will explore strategies for balancing work and life, building influential networks, and the importance of mentorship and sponsorship.