Leadership Foundations & Personal Development

Overview

Welcome to our "Leadership Foundations & Personal Development" course. This program is designed to guide you through the essential principles of leadership and personal growth, equipping you with the skills needed to excel in leadership roles. You will investigate different leadership theories and models, understand the dynamics of power and influence, and explore various leadership styles to determine what works best in different situations. Throughout this course, you will delve into the importance of leadership for organizational success, examine the relevance of different leadership attributes, and critique the traits and skills approach to leadership. By the end, you will be able to distinguish between management and leadership, discuss various approaches to leadership, assess your own leadership skills, and apply these principles effectively in real-world contexts.

Syllabus

What is leadership?

Welcome to the fundamentals of leadership module. This is the beginning of a journey to understanding the essence of leadership and its critical role in organisational success. The module is structured to help you explore various definitions of leadership, discuss different approaches to leadership and explore the relevance of professional bodies for leaders and what they do.

Leadership, power, and influence

This module delves into the critical role of power and influence in leadership. The module is structured to help you investigate the dynamics of power, the various types of power bases, the influence tactics that leaders employ, and how leaders use different bases of power and influence tactics to motivate and guide their teams effectively.

Leadership styles

This module focuses on the exploration of various leadership theories and models. Since leadership research began, academics have been seeking to identify the essence of leadership. The module is structured to help you understand the evolution of leadership thought, the key theories that have shaped leadership practices, and how these theories can be applied in real-world contexts.