Introduction to Leadership

Introduction to Leadership

8 October 2025, 09:30-16:30 (UK)

To be a good leader you need to be able to do establish direction and influence and align others towards a common goal, motivating and committing them to action and making them responsible for their performance.

This one-day workshop covers the principles of effective leadership and management, helping delegates understand the impact good leadership and management has on an organisation and how they themselves can lead, inspire and motivate others.

Public course booking

Members: £199pp
Non-members: £259pp

To book this workshop for yourself or up to 6 Delegates, please complete the below form:

Corporate (In-house) training

To book this workshop for your company as a corporate (in-house) training session for between 7-16 Delegates, on a date that's convenient for you, please complete the below form to register your interest:

Summary

 Dates: 8 October 2025

 Timings: 09:30-16:00 (UK)

 Duration: One full-day

 No of attendees: 12-16

 Format: Online - Virtual delivery

 CPD: Recognised

 Trainer: Sarah Godfrey

 Price: £199 Members / £259 Non Members

Workshop Overview

During the Workshop, you will cover:

• Session One
  
  • What is a Manager/Leader? - to establish the responsibilities of supervisors/team leaders
  • Stages of team development – John Adair and Bruce Tuckman
  • What Makes a Team? - to encourage delegates to think about the wider aspects of the role, how a team is made up of different personalities and how to use their individual strengths to the team’s advantage.
  • Motivation - what motivation is and how to create a climate that encourages all the
    things that motivate us as individuals. How targets given in the right way can help
    motivate the individual and the team.

• Session Two
  • Coaching – What is it?
  • Essential Communication tools - looking briefly at the skills needed to be an accomplished coach
  • GROW – introduction to the GROW model of coaching
  • Setting Objectives - how to set SMART objectives and why they are vital
  • Feedback - giving and receiving and how vital feedback is to a team’s development.
  • Skills Practice

What will I get by attending the workshop? 

By the end of the workshop delegates will have a better understanding of:

• Define the essential responsibilities of team leaders/supervisors
• Outline the key elements of successful teams
• Outline the importance of motivation and how to apply it to their team
• Set SMART objectives
• Define the key skills required to be a successful coach
• Develop their team by giving constructive well thought out feedback

Who should attend?

This course caters to managers, supervisors, and team leaders looking to refine their leadership skills and enhance team performance.

By exploring the fundamental responsibilities of leadership, participants gain insight into fostering effective team dynamics and motivating team members towards shared goals.  They will acquire essential communication tools, explore motivational strategies, and gain valuable insights into team development processes.

The workshop will be highly interactive with delegate participation and engagement throughout. There will also be some pre-work for delegates to complete before the session.

Corporate Solutions

We are able to offer training specifically for your company as a corporate (in-house) training session, for a set fee.

We can support your business with off-the-shelf courses for those studying our financial services units, our insurance units or those looking to develop their knowledge in a wide variety of technical and leadership areas. A full list of courses can be viewed in our 2025 Corporate Training Catalogue.

Please speak with your Relationship Manager who can explore your learning needs further or contact:  business.enquiries@cii.co.uk.

Public course booking form

Corporate (In-house) training

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For enquiries about this course, please email to: business.enquiries@cii.co.uk

Please note: The price of the workshop is based on British Pound Sterling (GBP). The purchase price will be processed using the relevant international currency conversion rate at the point of sale. Contact us for further information.

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