Leading Teams Effectively: Skills for Impactful Leadership

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1 module

Gain insight into a topic and learn the fundamentals.

Beginner level

Recommended experience

4 hours to complete

Flexible schedule

Learn at your own pace

What you'll learn

Explain the distinct roles of a leader versus a manager and Its three key roles of effective leaders.
Evaluate the seven behaviours of effective leaders as outlined in the British Army Leadership Code and develop a plan to embody them.
Analyse the dynamics of effective teams and implement structures to build an engaged and motivated team.
Examine the impact of toxic leadership traits and formulate strategies to address leadership challenges.

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In this course, you’ll develop the mindset, behaviors, and practical tools needed to lead with confidence and impact. You’ll explore the key traits of great leaders, strategies for building high-performing teams, and how to avoid toxic leadership pitfalls. Through real-world examples and hands-on exercises, you’ll craft a personalized development plan with actionable strategies to inspire and drive lasting success.

This course is designed for individuals at all stages of their leadership journey—whether you are a current manager, supervisor, or team leader aiming to enhance your leadership impact, or an aspiring leader preparing to step confidently into a future leadership role. It also offers valuable insights for business management students who want to understand the real-world skills that effective leaders use to build strong, motivated teams. Regardless of your current position, this course will provide you with the practical tools, behaviours, and strategies needed to lead with clarity, confidence, and purpose. There are no formal prerequisites for this course—making it accessible to anyone with an interest in leadership development. Whether you have years of management experience or are just beginning to explore leadership concepts, this course is designed to meet you where you are. All you need is a desire to learn, reflect, and actively improve your leadership mindset and skills. With curiosity and commitment, you’ll gain valuable insights and practical tools to enhance your leadership effectiveness. By the end of this course, you will have a clear understanding of what it means to be an effective leader and how to apply practical strategies to build engaged, high-performing teams. You’ll also have the tools to reflect on your own leadership style, identify areas for growth, and develop a personalized leadership development plan to guide your ongoing journey. Leadership is not about perfection—it’s about continuous learning, self-awareness, and a commitment to supporting your team’s success. With the insights and skills gained from this course, you’ll be ready to lead with confidence, purpose, and impact.

What's included

14 videos6 readings4 assignments1 peer review

14 videos Total 75 minutes

Introduction and Welcome 3 minutes
What is a Leader? 4 minutes
Why Leadership and Management are Different Skillsets 5 minutes
Personal Reflections on Leadership 5 minutes
Demonstrating a Tool for Leadership Development 7 minutes
The Seven Behaviors of Effective Leaders 5 minutes
Effective Leaders: Leading by Example 5 minutes
Effective Leaders: Apply Reward and Discipline (Demand High Performance) 5 minutes
Effective Leaders: Encourage Confidence & Recognize Strengths (Strive for Team Goals) 6 minutes
Building an Effective Team 7 minutes
Toxic Leadership 7 minutes
The Challenges of Leadership 7 minutes
Building Your Team With Microsoft Teams (Demonstration) 7 minutes
Congratulations and Continuous Learning Journey 4 minutes

6 readings Total 30 minutes

Welcome to the Course: Course Overview 5 minutes
Hands On Learning (HOL): Using Miro.com for Self Development 5 minutes
What is Leadership? 5 minutes
Science of People Leadership Personality Quiz 5 minutes
Hands On Learning (HOL): A Team Development Plan 5 minutes
Leadership Insight: A Leader Develops Others 5 minutes

4 assignments Total 110 minutes

Leading Teams Effectively: Skills for Impactful Leadership 20 minutes
Leadership Self-Assessment and Action Plan 30 minutes
Team Collaboration Strategy Plan 30 minutes
Building and Leading an Effective Team 30 minutes

1 peer review Total 20 minutes

Building Your New Team 20 minutes

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