Leadership & Management

Hi there! This is our new Leadership and Management page. Are you interested in anything in particular? We have several options that could help.

Our ultimate handbook full of tips and strategies to develop your leadership skills. Download for free here.

Whether you have been leading and managing a team for many years or you’re brand new to people management, good leadership skills are essential to your career development and the productivity, motivation and efficiency of your team.

What Skills do You Need for Effective Leadership in the Public Sector?

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How Can You Be a Good Public Leader?

1. Communicate clearly
2. Passionate about your work
3. Keep your mind open
4. You’re positive and encouraging
5. Respect others
6. Build relationships
7. Do not care about being popular
8. Work for your employees

How to Develop Your Leadership Skills

No matter where you are in your career, improving your technical skills and demonstrating your work ethic will only take you so far. At a certain point, you will need to focus on soft skills in order to take on a leadership role if you have not already. Some people are natural leaders but anyone can develop leadership skills with some practice.

What is the Key of Effective Leadership?

Learning how to effectively delegate both the responsibility for completing assignments and the authority required to get things done.

What are the 3 C’s of Effective Leadership?

• Competence
• Commitment
• Character

What Leadership Style is Most Effective?

Democratic leadership:  encourages everyone to participate in all processes, share their opinions, and know that you will hear them. It also encourages employees to be engaged because they know you will listen to their feedback.

What did previous delegates say about Leadership and Management?

• “Hayley was brilliant and provided a range of useful practical tools to effectively manage high performing staff and change. I would strongly recommend this course to managers + leaders looking for an alternative to typical management courses” – Head of Private Office, Office of the Police and Crime Chamber
  Developing High-Performing Teams

• “This course really makes you think about how you might be seen as a leader and what you can do tactically to improve your leadership style” – Head of People Safety and Wellbeing, L&Q
  Women in Leadership

• “The Leadership Skills for Emerging Managers course does exactly what it says on the agenda. I was left empowered and encouraged after attending this course” – Project Support Officer, UCL