Building and Leading Successful Teams (LE44)
Duration: 5 days
This course provides a comprehensive and practical guide for managers seeking to strengthen their team leadership capabilities. Delegates will explore the key elements of building successful teams, including setting clear direction, driving accountability, enhancing cohesion, and navigating challenges with confidence. It will focus on equipping participants with the tools and mindset to unlock high performance, manage interpersonal dynamics effectively, and lead with clarity and purpose. Through interactive discussion and real-world application, delegates will gain the confidence to cultivate resilient, results-driven teams that are adaptable, engaged, and aligned to organisational goals.
This course is ideal for managers and team leaders who are directly responsible for the performance and success of others. It is particularly relevant for professionals who manage day-to-day operations, lead diverse or cross-functional teams, and are accountable for team outcomes, collaboration, and continuous improvement in performance.
Establishing Team Leadership Foundations
- Defining leadership roles within the team context
- Exploring leadership behaviours that build trust and influence
- Setting clear expectations and aligning team objectives
- Understanding team dynamics and stages of development
- Establishing shared purpose and values within the team
Cultivating High Performance
- Aligning individual goals with team and organisational priorities
- Establishing performance expectations and feedback loops
- Promoting a culture of ownership and continuous learning
- Facilitating productive challenge and constructive feedback
- Managing underperformance with clarity and fairness
Enhancing Team Communication and Cohesion
- Strengthening interpersonal communication across the team
- Managing difficult conversations with professionalism and empathy
- Promoting inclusive communication and psychological safety
- Navigating conflict and differing perspectives constructively
- Encouraging collaboration and collective problem-solving
Leading Through Change and Uncertainty
- Preparing teams for transition and transformation
- Leading with confidence through ambiguity and disruption
- Supporting emotional responses to change within teams
- Maintaining focus and morale during times of pressure
- Encouraging adaptability and agile thinking
Sustaining Team Success and Recognition
- Reviewing team progress and reinforcing key behaviours
- Celebrating achievements and building team pride
- Identifying and cultivating leadership potential within the team
- Embedding habits that sustain motivation and results
At the end of this course, delegates will be able to:
- Apply leadership behaviours that support team trust, clarity, and cohesion.
- Set performance expectations and manage accountability across team roles.
- Communicate effectively to promote inclusion, alignment, and shared purpose.
- Address interpersonal challenges and foster a psychologically safe environment.
- Lead teams with resilience through change and organisational uncertainty.
- Recognise and reward contributions to encourage sustainable performance.
- Support the development of others through coaching and feedback.
- Cultivate a team culture that is agile, empowered, and continuously improving.