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There are 6 modules in this course
This course introduces the foundations of modern leadership by exploring how leadership has evolved and how different approaches apply to different contexts. You’ll examine key leadership models, including servant, transformational, adaptive and systems leadership, and understand how each style supports organisational performance.
Through practical examples and real-world scenarios, you’ll learn how to match leadership styles to different situations, lead through complexity and adapt your approach based on team and organisational needs. You’ll also explore how leadership behaviour influences collaboration, motivation and outcomes.
By the end of this course, you’ll be able to apply the right leadership approach to different challenges, improving team performance, alignment and effectiveness.
This module explores the evolution of leadership and the principles which underpin effective leadership in modern organisations. You’ll examine how leadership has shifted from traditional command-and-control models to more adaptive, people-focused approaches, and how these influence business performance. You’ll also explore the role of vision, values, and strategic thinking in driving sustainable success.
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13 videos8 readings2 assignments
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13 videos•Total 52 minutes
Introduction•2 minutes
What Exactly is 'Leadership'?•3 minutes
Introducing 3D Leadership•2 minutes
What Exactly Is A 'Vision' & Why Bother?•4 minutes
Get That Vision Thing Steps 1 to 5: Establish & Shape Up Your 'Picture Of The Future•5 minutes
Get That Vision Thing Steps 6-7: Share It & Keep It Alive•4 minutes
What's The Value Of Values?•6 minutes
Establishing Your Values•4 minutes
Living Your Values•4 minutes
An Introduction To 'Strategic Thinking': What It Is, Why Bother & How To Do It•7 minutes
Strategic Thinking' In Action: Tools & Techniques To Make It Work For You•3 minutes
The Leader As Disrupter: Making Innovation Work•5 minutes
Developing Your Own 3D Leadership Development Plan•2 minutes
8 readings•Total 80 minutes
Lesson Descriptions: Driving Business Performance Through Effective Leadership•10 minutes
Applying Leadership Principles To Business Performance•30 minutes
Team Leadership: Motivate And Empower Teams With Essential Leadership Skills
Module 2•4 hours to complete
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This module focuses on motivating and empowering teams to improve engagement and performance. You’ll explore how leaders create clarity, build trust, and develop individuals to contribute at a higher level. You’ll also examine key drivers of motivation, collaboration, and accountability, and how these influence team effectiveness over time.
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15 videos11 readings2 assignments
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15 videos•Total 62 minutes
Introduction•2 minutes
What Do We Want From Our People & How Can We Make it Happen?•4 minutes
Employee Engagement: What Exactly Is It & How Can You Measure It?•5 minutes
Engaging For Results: Making It Work For You•8 minutes
What 'Motivates' People?•4 minutes
The Barriers To People Maximising Their Performance•2 minutes
Making Collaboration Work For You: Who Should/Could You Collaborate With?•5 minutes
Use Your Intelligence & Establish KPIs•6 minutes
How We Learn•3 minutes
Learning In Action•3 minutes
Introducing The 3D Leadership Development Plan & How To Use It•2 minutes
Your Next Steps•1 minute
11 readings•Total 110 minutes
Lesson Descriptions: Motivating And Empowering High-Performing Teams•10 minutes
3D Leadership Assessment Tool•10 minutes
The 8 Characteristics Of 3D Leaders eBook•10 minutes
Maximising People Performance - 12 Questions•10 minutes
6 Questions To Ask Yourself Tool•10 minutes
6 Questions To Ask Your Team Members Tool•10 minutes
Collaborate For Results Toolkit•10 minutes
Use Your Intelligence Toolkit•10 minutes
3D Toolkit - Stop Start Continue•10 minutes
Your 3D Leadership Plan•10 minutes
Project: Building Collaborative Connections•10 minutes
2 assignments•Total 60 minutes
Team Motivation Knowledge Check•30 minutes
Applying Strategies To Improve Team Engagement•30 minutes
Communication Skills: Connect More Effectively In Virtual And Remote Work To Maximise Productivity
Module 3•2 hours to complete
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This module focuses on how leaders communicate effectively in remote and virtual environments to maintain productivity and alignment. You will explore how digital communication changes the way information is shared, interpreted and acted upon. The module examines practical techniques for improving clarity, reducing misunderstandings and maintaining engagement when working across distributed teams. You will also learn how to structure communication, manage expectations and use the right channels to support collaboration and performance in remote settings.
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15 videos5 readings2 assignments
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15 videos•Total 29 minutes
Introduction•3 minutes
Virtual Working Statistics•1 minute
Why We Need The Right Set Up•1 minute
Exercise Your Space•1 minute
Simple Ways To Help You Set Boundaries•3 minutes
Setting Tech Boundaries•2 minutes
Planning In Your Joy•1 minute
What Is Screen Fatigue?•3 minutes
The 90-minute Break•2 minutes
Creating Time For Deep Work•3 minutes
Virtual Relating - Step 1•1 minute
Virtual Relating - Step 2•2 minutes
Virtual Relating - Step 3•2 minutes
Some Key Tools•1 minute
60 Second Stress Reliever Tips•2 minutes
5 readings•Total 50 minutes
Lesson Descriptions: Leading High-Performing Remote And Virtual Teams•10 minutes
Tech Boundary Challenge•10 minutes
Planning In Your Joy•10 minutes
Daily Productivity Planner•10 minutes
Project: Digital Declutter Challenge: A Week To Reclaim Your Focus
•10 minutes
2 assignments•Total 60 minutes
Remote Communication And Productivity Knowledge Check•30 minutes
Applying Remote Communication And Productivity Strategies•30 minutes
Team Leadership: Achieve Success With Purpose-Driven Goal-Setting For Teams And Businesses
Module 4•2 hours to complete
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This module focuses on purpose-driven goal-setting to align teams and organisations around clear priorities. You’ll explore how purpose influences motivation, and how to set and cascade goals effectively across teams. You’ll also learn how to embed goals into day-to-day activity and measure performance through structured approaches.
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9 videos3 readings2 assignments
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9 videos•Total 40 minutes
Why Businesses That Have A Purpose Have An Advantage•5 minutes
How Goal Setting Affects Motivation, Morale And Outcomes•4 minutes
Group Psychology And Team Dynamics•7 minutes
Psychology Of Leadership•4 minutes
Science Behind Successful Goal-Setting•4 minutes
A Spectrum Of Goals: Financial, Interpersonal, Self-Set, Company-Wide•5 minutes
How To Integrate Goals Into Operations•4 minutes
How To Integrate Goals Into The Working Day: Tools, Techniques And Software•3 minutes
How To Measure And Optimise These Techniques For Success•5 minutes
3 readings•Total 30 minutes
Lesson Descriptions: Aligning Teams Through Purpose-Driven Goal Setting•10 minutes
Worksheet: Purpose-Driven Goal Setting•10 minutes
Project: Crafting SMART Goals And Cascading Alignment•10 minutes
2 assignments•Total 60 minutes
Goal-Setting Knowledge Check•30 minutes
Applying Goal-Setting Frameworks •30 minutes
Leadership Skills: Identify And Develop Your Executive Style To Inspire Your Team
Module 5•2 hours to complete
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This module explores executive-level leadership, focusing on strategic thinking, decision-making, and influence at scale. You’ll examine how leaders operate in complex environments, manage competing priorities, and communicate vision effectively. You’ll also explore leadership styles, stakeholder influence, and approaches to maintaining performance under pressure.
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10 videos3 readings2 assignments
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10 videos•Total 52 minutes
Traits And Skills Of Executive Leaders•7 minutes
Executive Leadership Styles•5 minutes
Managing Complex Organisational Systems•6 minutes
Stress Management For Executives•6 minutes
Strategic Planning And Crisis Management•6 minutes
Communicating Vision•5 minutes
Credibility, Authority And Respect•4 minutes
Communication Techniques For Executive Leaders•5 minutes
Develop Your Management Team•4 minutes
Conclusion•3 minutes
3 readings•Total 30 minutes
Lesson Descriptions: Operating Effectively As A C-Suite Executive•10 minutes
Project: Creating A Vision For Your Organisation•10 minutes
2 assignments•Total 60 minutes
Executive Leadership Knowledge Check•30 minutes
Applying Strategic Leadership Thinking•30 minutes
Leadership Skills: Identify And Develop Your Executive Style To Inspire Your Team
Module 6•2 hours to complete
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This module focuses on identifying and developing your executive leadership style to improve effectiveness and impact. You’ll explore different leadership styles, how they influence team performance, and how to adapt your approach based on context. You’ll also examine how to build strong teams and apply leadership behaviours consistently in real-world situations.
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7 videos3 readings2 assignments
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7 videos•Total 49 minutes
Introduction Part 1: What Is Leadership?
•12 minutes
Introduction Part 2: What Good Leadership Means•7 minutes
Leadership Styles•12 minutes
The Impacts Of Effective Leadership•4 minutes
Stress Management For Executives•6 minutes
How To Build A Strong Team Part 2•5 minutes
Conclusion•2 minutes
3 readings•Total 25 minutes
Lesson Descriptions: Developing And Applying Your Executive Leadership Style•5 minutes
Worksheet: Defining Your Leadership Style•10 minutes
Project: Identifying Your Leadership Style And Developing Key Traits•10 minutes
2 assignments•Total 60 minutes
Leadership Style Knowledge Check•30 minutes
How To Build A Strong Team Part 1•30 minutes
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