An Introduction to Leadership

Leadership is not just for senior managers. This short course explores the difference between leading and managing, how to adapt your style to the people and situation in front of you, and how to set a clear direction. You will also look at building trust and psychological safety, motivating people, making sound decisions and developing yourself as a leader.
Modules
3
Duration
About 20 minutes
Pass mark
80%
Assessment
8 questions from a bank of 12

Learning outcomes

  • ✓Explain the difference between leadership and management.
  • ✓Adapt your leadership style to the person and the situation.
  • ✓Set a clear direction that helps people understand their part.
  • ✓Build trust and psychological safety in your team.
  • ✓Make and communicate decisions fairly and transparently.
  • ✓Plan practical steps to develop yourself as a leader.

Course contents

  1. Module 1: Leading, managing and adapting your style

    Video (4 scenes) · 2 lessons · 2 practice questions

  2. Module 2: Direction, trust and motivation

    Video (4 scenes) · 2 lessons · 2 practice questions

  3. Module 3: Making decisions and developing yourself

    Video (4 scenes) · 2 lessons · 2 practice questions

  4. Final assessment & certificate