Leadership & Team Management
This 6-week programme equips aspiring and current team leads with practical leadership frameworks used by top tech companies. You will learn how to motivate diverse teams, run effective meetings, give constructive feedback, manage conflict, and drive results without burning out your team. Each module combines video lessons, real-world case studies, and hands-on exercises including team simulations and peer feedback sessions.
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Curriculum
1Module 1: Foundations of Leadership
Understand what makes an effective leader in modern tech organisations.
- Leadership vs management — key differences
- Self-awareness and leadership styles assessment
- Building trust and psychological safety
- Setting vision and team goals
- Leading by example
2Module 2: Team Dynamics & Motivation
Learn how to build cohesive teams and keep them motivated.
- Stages of team development (Tuckman model)
- Intrinsic vs extrinsic motivation
- Recognising and leveraging individual strengths
- Running effective stand-ups and retrospectives
- Remote and hybrid team management
3Module 3: Conflict Resolution & Feedback
Navigate difficult conversations and turn conflict into growth.
- Identifying sources of team conflict
- Active listening and empathy in leadership
- Delivering constructive feedback (SBI framework)
- Handling underperformance with compassion
- Mediation techniques for team disputes
4Module 4: Delegation & Decision Making
Master the art of delegation and make better decisions under pressure.
- The delegation matrix — what to delegate and when
- Empowering team members with ownership
- Decision-making frameworks (RAPID, DACI)
- Managing up — communicating with senior leadership
- Avoiding micromanagement pitfalls
5Module 5: Leading Through Change
Guide your team through organisational change and uncertainty.
- Change management fundamentals
- Communicating change effectively
- Building resilience in your team
- Stakeholder management during transitions
- Leading in ambiguity
6Module 6: Your Leadership Action Plan
Create a personalised leadership development plan.
- Peer leadership simulations
- 360-degree feedback exercise
- Building your leadership brand
- Mentoring and coaching others
- Setting 90-day leadership goals
What You'll Learn
Prerequisites
- Some experience working in teams (professional or academic)
- No management title required — aspiring leaders welcome
- Access to a computer and internet
Who This Course Is For
- Aspiring team leads and first-time managers
- Senior developers transitioning into leadership roles
- Project managers looking to improve people skills
- Startup founders building their first team
Leadership & Team Management Certificate from MSET
Upon completing all modules and the final leadership simulation, you will receive a Leadership & Team Management certificate from MSET, validating your people management skills.
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