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Leadership: Practical Leadership Skills

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Chris Croft Training

Leadership: Practical Leadership Skills

Chris Croft

Instructor: Chris Croft

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Gain insight into a topic and learn the fundamentals.
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.
1 week to complete
at 10 hours a week
Flexible schedule
Learn at your own pace

What you'll learn

  • Understand the practical skills and behaviours that help leaders build trust, motivate people, and improve performance.

  • Use proven leadership techniques to communicate effectively, delegate confidently, develop teams, and achieve better results.

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August 2026

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There are 6 modules in this course

This module introduces the fundamentals of leadership and explores the key differences between leadership and management. Learners will discover the qualities that make effective leaders, including vision, communication, influence, and relationship-building. The module provides a foundation for understanding how leaders inspire teams, create direction, and drive results.

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7 videos1 reading1 assignment1 discussion prompt

Motivation is one of the most important responsibilities of a leader. In this module, learners will explore the major theories of motivation, understand the role of praise and criticism, and discover practical techniques for motivating different personality types. The module provides leaders with tools to create an engaged, productive, and committed workforce.

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7 videos4 readings1 assignment2 discussion prompts

Different situations require different leadership approaches. This module introduces major leadership theories and examines how leaders can balance control, delegation, empowerment, and authority. Learners will explore leadership style models and understand when different approaches are most appropriate.

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3 videos1 reading1 assignment1 discussion prompt

Effective delegation is a critical leadership skill that allows leaders to maximize team performance while developing employee capability and confidence. In this module, learners will explore the principles of successful delegation, common obstacles that prevent leaders from delegating effectively, and practical steps for empowering team members to take ownership of their work.

What's included

8 videos1 reading1 assignment2 discussion prompts

Building on previous leadership concepts, this module examines situational leadership, decision-making frameworks, management systems, and leadership flexibility. Learners will discover how to adapt leadership styles to different team members and workplace situations while improving delegation, planning, and management effectiveness.

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7 videos5 readings1 assignment2 discussion prompts

This module explores contemporary leadership concepts that help leaders maintain motivation, accountability, and long-term effectiveness. Learners will examine task management principles, employee ownership, advanced motivational techniques, and practical methods for maintaining engagement and performance in modern workplaces.

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8 videos1 reading2 assignments

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