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Leadership + Management Courses

Equipping your workforce with the knowledge and skills to navigate organisational challenges and drive success.

Strong leadership is vital to business success. That’s why Skills WM+W and our college partners have launched a suite of leadership and management courses to help develop your organisation’s current and future leaders.

 These free, online modular courses cover essential leadership skills such as strategic planning, effective communication, people management, change management, and problem-solving. By enrolling your managers and team leaders, you’ll equip them with the knowledge and tools to navigate organisational challenges and drive your business forward.

Our leadership programmes are designed with busy professionals in mind. Participants can learn at their own pace and apply new skills on the job, resulting in more confident managers who can inspire teams and implement positive changes. Investing in leadership development not only improves day-to-day operations but also builds a stronger pipeline of talent ready to take your business to the next level.

1. Leadership Analysis

Great leaders inspire action, boost team cohesion, and maintain high performance by adeptly switching between leadership styles based on the situation. This module covers leadership theories, skills, and self-analysis to help you plan your future growth and development as a leader.

2. Strategy + Planning

Thriving organisations engage in continuous strategic planning to set long-term goals, create actionable plans, and measure their effectiveness. This process, which defines the organisation’s vision and mission, identifies opportunities and threats, and ensures leadership buy-in, is essential for growth and survival.

3. Effective communication + People management

Great leaders inspire and guide others by mastering effective communication and people management. This course will help you develop these essential skills, providing practical tools and strategies to become a more confident and effective leader.

4. Principles of effective management

Effective management is key to organisational success, and this guide explores core principles and practices that create a thriving work environment. Whether you’re an experienced leader or an aspiring manager, you’ll gain knowledge and tools to foster productivity, team spirit, and achieve goals.

5. Change Management

Change is inevitable, and effective change management is key to guiding your team from the current state to a desired future state. This structured approach focuses on preparing and supporting people to ensure smoother transitions, reduced resistance, and successful adoption of change.

6. Problem-solving + decision-making

Problem-solving and decision-making are crucial cognitive skills for tackling obstacles and making sound choices. Problem-solving focuses on identifying and resolving issues, while decision-making involves choosing the best course of action from available options. Mastering these skills helps navigate life’s complexities with confidence and effectiveness.

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Looking for support in finding the right training and skills initiatives for your business? Have a question for our team? Get in touch using the contact form and we’ll respond as soon as we can.