University of Huddersfield

Leadership in Practice & Team Management

University of Huddersfield

Leadership in Practice & Team Management

This course is part of Strategic Leadership Fundamentals Specialization

Dr Gemma Bend

Instructor: Dr Gemma Bend

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Gain insight into a topic and learn the fundamentals.
Beginner level
No prior experience required
1 week to complete
at 10 hours a week
Flexible schedule
Learn at your own pace
Gain insight into a topic and learn the fundamentals.
Beginner level
No prior experience required
1 week to complete
at 10 hours a week
Flexible schedule
Learn at your own pace

What you'll learn

  • Implement strategies to enhance workplace diversity and inclusive leadership.

  • Conduct effective appraisals and apply performance improvement techniques.

  • Motivate and manage teams using various motivational theories and practices.

  • Analyze the impact of power and influence on team dynamics and morale.

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Assessments

12 assignments

Taught in English
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This course is part of the Strategic Leadership Fundamentals Specialization
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There are 3 modules in this course

This module delves into the critical role of diversity in leadership. The module is structured to help you critically discuss how diversity impacts leadership progression, explore strategies to improve diversity in the workplace, and reflect on the benefits and opportunities of diversity in leadership.

What's included

3 videos14 readings4 assignments

This module delves into the critical role of performance management in leadership. The module is structured to help you understand the principles of performance management, explore strategies for motivating and managing your workforce, and reflect on the impact of performance management on organisational success.

What's included

2 videos12 readings4 assignments

This module delves into the critical role of motivation in leadership. The module is structured to help you understand the principles of motivation, explore strategies for motivating your team, and reflect on the impact of motivation on organisational success.

What's included

2 videos12 readings4 assignments

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Dr Gemma Bend
University of Huddersfield
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