Online Class: Team Management and Leadership

Name: Team Management and Leadership
Price: 95.00 USD

This course transforms aspiring leaders into inspirational figures by demystifying both classic and contemporary leadership styles, with a focus on emotional intelligence as the core of effective leadership. Experience hands-on strategies for talent development, communication mastery, and navigating the unique challenges of managing different team models.

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15

Lessons
37

Exams &
Assignments
485

Students
have taken this course
10

Hours
average time
1.0

CEUs

Course Description

Unleash the transformative leader within you as you embark on this enthralling journey through the maze of team management and leadership. Designed meticulously for the aspiring changemakers of tomorrow, this course promises to mold you into the beacon of inspiration and guidance that every team craves.

We initiate our exploration by demystifying the intricate dance between the roles of manager and leader. Drawing insights from trailblazers of yesteryears to the visionaries of today, we dissect leadership theories and styles that have shaped world history and continue to influence contemporary thought.

Emotional intelligence isn't just a buzzword; it's the bedrock of impactful leadership. Delve deep into the facets of high EQ and understand how it elevates one's leadership prowess. Walk with us through the labyrinth of talent acquisition, nurturing them from their first steps in your organization, instilling your company's ethos, fostering camaraderie, and sculpting their professional prowess.

Leadership is as much about the subtleties as it is about the broad strokes. We dive into the core skills that forge an exceptional leader: articulate communication, adept delegation, proficient management, and the finesse of coaching. And as we traverse through the course, we shed light on the art of steering a team through tumultuous times and transitions, showcasing the resilience and adaptability every leader should arm themselves with.

The modern world demands versatility. Hence, we culminate our journey by contrasting the dynamics of managing remote teams versus on-site brigades, ensuring you're equipped to lead in any scenario.

Emerging from this course, you won't just be another manager; you'll be a symbol of innovation, vision, and strength. Whether you're stepping into the leadership arena for the first time or honing your skills further, this course promises to elevate your leadership narrative, crafting a legacy of excellence and innovation. Are you ready to shape the future? Your odyssey to legendary leadership begins now.

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Self-Paced
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Accredited CEUs

Universal Class is an IACET Accredited Provider

Course Lessons

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Lesson 1. Lessons in Leading: Bridging Leadership and Management
Leadership transcends titles, manifesting in diverse forms such as athletes, parents, and explorers, with models like Servant, Autocratic, Charismatic, Bureaucratic, and Transformational Leadership catering to different scenarios. Management, intertwined with leadership, requires creating safety, empathy, transparency, and the ability to challenge and change one's mind, evolving into roles that inspire and innovate instead of merely overseeing operations.
Lesson 2. Unveiling the Pillars of Leadership Excellence
Leaders who exhibit integrity and authenticity foster team trust and loyalty by making decisions rooted in strong moral principles and clear communication. By maintaining focus and flexibility, such leaders ensure a shared vision resonates with the team, propelling collective progress and goal attainment.
Lesson 3. How Leaders Lead: Examining Different Styles
Behavioral Theory shifts focus from inherent traits to leaders' actions, asserting leadership as a set of learnable behaviors. This theory, highlighting observable behaviors over qualities, emphasizes adaptability but fails to pinpoint the most effective leadership styles in all situations.
Lesson 4. Exploring Emotional Intelligence: The Foundation of Effective Leadership
Emotional Intelligence (EI) is central to leadership, leveraging emotional awareness, control, and understanding to enhance team dynamics and communication. Despite criticisms, companies like Apple and Amazon invest in developing EI for leadership, as it's seen as crucial for fostering a supportive and productive workplace environment.
Lesson 5. Efficient Hiring for Success
To build a stellar team, leaders should emphasize the company's unique offerings in job descriptions and refine their interviewing skills to unearth authentic talent. This is then seamlessly extended through a well-structured onboarding that eases the newcomer's transition into the team.
Lesson 6. Micromanagement and Other Management Mistakes
Effective team management blends trust, adaptability, and open communication to avoid common pitfalls like micromanagement and inflexibility. By maintaining transparency and encouraging collaboration, leaders create an environment ripe for both productivity and job satisfaction.
Lesson 7. Building Bonds: Effective Team Building Activities
Ice-breaking activities like 'Three of Three,' 'Speed Meeting,' and 'Two Truths and a Lie' effectively foster team bonding by encouraging members to share personal facts and play engaging games. These activities promote laughter and encourage team members to discover commonalities, thereby strengthening team cohesion.
Lesson 8. Exploring Team Dynamics: Unveiling Individual and Collective Strengths
The Myers-Briggs Type Indicator (MBTI) provides insights into team members' personalities and decision-making by identifying their dominant psychological functions. Though it doesn't define specific skills, it offers a foundation for understanding team dynamics and enhancing communication.
Lesson 9. Becoming Your Own Coach: Harnessing Self-Awareness to Identify Strengths
Just as a sports coach tailors strategies based on player strengths, leaders must self-assess through a SWOT analysis to cultivate team advancement. Self-awareness not only exemplifies leadership but also instills trust and confidence in the team.
Lesson 10. The Role of the Leader-Coach
The role of a business coach is to facilitate a solution-focused environment, prompting team members to find their own answers and encouraging self-directed learning. Their engagement leads to reinforced team commitment, creativity, and improved performance.
Lesson 11. The Art and Science of Effective Communication in Leadership
Communication is the bedrock of effective leadership, enabling leaders to convey ideas across all levels with clarity and empathy. From active listening to choosing the right medium, mastering various communication skills is key to fostering respect, feedback, and understanding within a team.
Lesson 12. Delegating for Success
Leaders' hesitation to delegate may arise from doubts about team competency or fear of initial workload increase; yet, delegation equips a team to function more effectively and creatively. It nurtures team skillsets and enhances both productivity and morale, ultimately leading to greater organizational success.
Lesson 13. Resilient Mindset: Mastering Change and Overcoming Challenges
Change is inescapable, weaving both blessings and burdens into the fabric of our daily lives, and mastering it hinges on developing resilience and adaptability. Leaders who embrace this dynamic can guide their teams through turbulence by fostering a culture of anticipation and positivity.
Lesson 14. Mastering Crisis Response for Leaders
Professional crises, like Volkswagen's deceit over car emissions, require leaders to manage with clarity and resilience. By understanding the crisis's source and setting realistic goals, leaders can guide their teams through turmoil and back to stability.
Lesson 15. Virtual Leadership
As technology weaves itself into every facet of our lives, remote work has surged in popularity, offering both employees and employers a plethora of benefits. To effectively manage remote teams, leaders must prioritize clear communication, regular engagement, and a strategic approach to fostering inclusion and productivity.

Learning Outcomes

By successfully completing this course, students will be able to:

Define diverse leadership styles by categorizing characteristics specific to Servant, Autocratic, Charismatic, Bureaucratic, and Transformational leadership models.
Demonstrate strategic adaptability in management practices by applying optimal leadership models to varied organizational contexts, considering contemporary trends and challenges.
Identify strategies to cultivate a leadership mindset that emphasizes continuous growth and resilience in organizational settings.
Demonstrate the ability to describe three core qualities of leadership, including integrity, passion, and competence, with relevant examples.
Demonstrate the ability to identify and apply an appropriate leadership style (e.g., Transformational, Transactional, Situational) matching team maturity and task requirements for specific scenarios.
Define the key concepts of trait, behavioral, and situational leadership theories, explaining their differences in leadership effectiveness evaluation.
Demonstrate the ability to apply emotional intelligence skills by reflecting on feedback and employing strategies such as pausing before reactions to improve leadership performance.
Define emotional intelligence and its role in effective leadership by accurately describing its key components, including emotional awareness, harnessing emotions, and managing emotions.
Demonstrate the ability to create structured interview questions aimed at evaluating candidates' problem-solving and teamwork skills.
Define the Needs-Supplies approach and evaluate its potential benefits in improving job description effectiveness.
Demonstrate the ability to implement diverse leadership styles by adapting to team needs and individual characteristics within a team context.
Identify common management mistakes, such as micromanagement and unapproachability, by analyzing how these pitfalls can negatively impact team morale and productivity.
Identify and describe three specific team-building activities, highlighting their objectives and expected outcomes in enhancing team cohesion.
Demonstrate mastery of lesson content at levels of 70% or higher.

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Course Title: Team Management and Leadership

Course Number: 9770580

Lessons Rating: 4.59 / 5 Stars (169 votes)

Languages: English - United States, Canada and other English speaking countries

Availability: This course is available online in all U.S. states, including California, Texas, Florida, New York, Pennsylvania, Illinois, Ohio, and Georgia. It’s also offered in English-speaking countries, including the UK, Canada, Australia, and New Zealand.

Last Updated: January 2024

CEU Value: 1.0 IACET CEUs (Continuing Education Units)

CE Accreditation: Universal Class, Inc. has been accredited as an Authorized Provider by the International Association for Continuing Education and Training (IACET).

Grading Policy: Earn a final grade of 70% or higher to receive an online/downloadable CEU Certification documenting CEUs earned.

Course Type: Self-Paced, Online Classes

Assessment Method: Lesson assignments and review exams

Instructor: Dr. Metodija Stojanovski

Syllabus: View Syllabus

Course Fee: $120.00 U.S. dollars