This programme is aimed at professionals who wish to develop their management and leadership skills. Participants will gain an understanding of leadership roles and they will develop their skills and knowledge to lead, supervise and to manage resources effectively to achieve organisational and personal goals. Participants will evaluate different leadership styles and roles and how they would be applied in different settings.

This course aims to enhance your ability to lead other people effectively in order to achieve work or organisational goals. In order to make the programme more effective, participants have the option of using real work situations or case studies in their assignments.

On completion of this course, participants will:
• Communicate effectively using a range of skills e.g. interpersonal, appraisal, negotiation, and facilitation.
• Draw up a personal leadership plan for a task, project or job.
• Demonstrate problem-solving skills to include strategic analysis and action plans.
• Develop leadership skills to improve the performance of individuals and teams.
• Be able to critically evaluate a range of leadership styles.
• Work more effectively as a team leader.
• Understand the types of teams and their functions.
• Make decisions appropriately e.g. independently, in consultation with others.
• Demonstrate effective team-building skills.
• Deliver a briefing to team members.

Assessments
Skills Demonstration 60%
Portfolio / Collection of Work 40%

Dates & Times: (All Wednesdays)

• Day 1 – 24th September – 9.30 am – 4.00 pm
• Day 2 – 1st October – 9.30 am – 4.00 pm
• Day 3 – 8th October – 9.30 am – 4.00 pm
• Day 4 – 15th October – 9.30 am – 4.00 pm
• Day 5 – 22nd October – 9.30 am – 4.00 pm

Cost: €250 per person