Leadership Skills - Leadership Essentials
Course ID: 260810 0101 207ESH
Course Dates : 10/08/2026 Course Duration : 5 Studying Day/s Course Location: London, United Kingdom
Language: English
Course Category: Professional and CPD Training Programs
Course Subcategories:
Business Decision Making Leadership & Management Development Organisational Effectiveness Professional Practice & Standards Strategic Management
Course Certified By: ESHub CPD & LondonUni - Executive Management Training
* Professional Training and CPD Programs
Leading to:
Executive Diploma Certificate
Leading to:
Executive Mini Masters Certificate
Leading to
Executive Masters Certificate
Certification Will Be Issued:
From London, United Kingdom
Course Fees:
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Introduction
This five-day course teaches core leadership skills you can use immediately. It focuses on setting direction, coaching people, running meetings, and making better decisions. Activities are hands-on and tied to real workplace situations. You will leave with practical techniques to improve team performance and clarity of purpose.
Objectives
1. Translate organizational goals into clear, measurable team priorities and plans.
2. Hold focused one-on-one coaching conversations that improve performance and development.
3. Give concise, actionable feedback and manage difficult conversations constructively.
4. Design and run efficient team meetings that produce decisions and clear next steps.
5. Use simple decision frameworks to evaluate options, weigh risks, and act with confidence.
2. Hold focused one-on-one coaching conversations that improve performance and development.
3. Give concise, actionable feedback and manage difficult conversations constructively.
4. Design and run efficient team meetings that produce decisions and clear next steps.
5. Use simple decision frameworks to evaluate options, weigh risks, and act with confidence.
Who Should Attend
1. First-line managers / Team leads responsible for direct reports (3–12 people).
2. Newly promoted managers in their first 12–18 months.
3. Project managers who lead cross-functional teams.
4. Functional supervisors in operations, customer service, or manufacturing.
5. Professional services or account leads responsible for small client-facing teams.
Training Method
• Pre-assessment
• Live group instruction
• Use of real-world examples, case studies and exercises
• Interactive participation and discussion
• Power point presentation, LCD and flip chart
• Group activities and tests
• Post-assessment
If Applicable:
• Each participant receives a 7” Tablet containing a copy of the presentation, slides and handouts
Program Support
This program is supported by:
* Interactive discussions
* Role-play
* Case studies and highlight the techniques available to the participants.
Course Agenda
Daily Schedule (Monday to Friday)
- 09:00 AM – 10:30 AM Technical Session 1
- 10:30 AM – 12:00 PM Technical Session 2
- 12:00 PM – 01:00 PM Technical Session 3
- 01:00 PM – 02:00 PM Lunch Break (If Applicable)
- Participants are expected to engage in guided self-study, reading, or personal reflection on the day’s content. This contributes toward the CPD accreditation and deepens conceptual understanding.
- 02:00 PM – 04:00 PM Self-Study & Reflection
Please Note:
- All training sessions are conducted from Monday to Friday, following the standard working week observed in the United Kingdom and European Union. Saturday and Sunday are official weekends and are not counted as part of the course duration.
- Coffee and refreshments are available on a floating basis throughout the morning. Participants may help themselves at their convenience to ensure an uninterrupted learning experience Provided if applicable and subject to course delivery arrangements.
- Lunch Provided if applicable and subject to course delivery arrangements.
Week 1
Day 1 – Leadership Foundations
1. Understanding the Role of a Leader
- Distinguishing leadership from management
- Understanding leadership responsibilities
- Building leadership credibility and trust
2. Setting Direction
- Translating organisational goals into team priorities
- Defining measurable objectives
- Communicating expectations clearly
3. Building High-Performing Teams
- Establishing team roles and responsibilities
- Creating a culture of accountability
- Encouraging collaboration and ownership
Day 2 – Coaching and Performance Development
1. Conducting Effective One-to-One Meetings
- Preparing structured coaching conversations
- Setting development objectives
- Following up on agreed actions
2. Coaching for Performance
- Using questioning and active listening skills
- Identifying strengths and improvement areas
- Supporting employee growth and autonomy
3. Delegating Effectively
- Matching responsibilities to capability
- Providing clear instructions and authority
- Monitoring progress without micromanaging
Day 3 – Feedback and Difficult Conversations
1. Delivering Effective Feedback
- Giving timely and specific feedback
- Reinforcing positive performance
- Addressing performance gaps constructively
2. Managing Difficult Conversations
- Preparing for challenging discussions
- Managing emotions professionally
- Reaching constructive agreements
3. Building Accountability
- Setting clear expectations
- Holding team members accountable
- Encouraging continuous improvement
Day 4 – Meetings and Decision Making
1. Running Effective Team Meetings
- Preparing agendas and objectives
- Managing participation and discussion
- Recording decisions and action items
2. Leadership Decision-Making
- Defining the decision to be made
- Comparing alternative solutions
- Evaluating risks and opportunities
3. Communicating Decisions
- Explaining decisions clearly
- Assigning responsibilities
- Monitoring implementation progress
Day 5 – Practical Leadership Workshop
1. Leadership Simulation
- Leading team meetings
- Coaching employees through workplace scenarios
- Managing leadership challenges
2. Leadership Action Planning
- Developing team priorities and objectives
- Creating a practical leadership improvement plan
- Identifying immediate implementation actions
3. Leadership Review and Personal Development
- Reviewing essential leadership tools and techniques
- Preparing a personal leadership development roadmap
- Course review, feedback and implementation planning
