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The Complete Leadership Development Programme

In today’s rapidly changing business world, technical expertise alone is no longer enough.

7.9 hrs·28 lessons·Beginner

What you will cover

  • Tell leadership apart from management, and lead through influence and earned respect rather than title
  • Understand your own leadership style, strengths and blind spots through honest self awareness
  • Apply the core leadership models in real situations: transformational, transactional, servant and situational
  • Use emotional intelligence to stay composed and keep your team steady under pressure
  • Communicate a compelling vision, listen actively and give feedback people act on
  • Navigate conflict and difficult conversations with confidence and fairness
  • Build high performing teams, delegate effectively and keep people motivated and engaged
  • Lead with integrity and build a genuinely inclusive, diverse team

About this course

Good leadership is a skill, and this programme builds it step by step. Across 28 short lessons you develop the things that matter most once technical ability is no longer what sets you apart: knowing your own style, earning trust, communicating clearly, handling conflict and getting the best from the people around you. It works whether you are moving into your first leadership role or you have led for years and want to sharpen your approach. The lessons are practical and to the point, so you can use what you learn the same week. By the end you will lead with more confidence and a clear plan for how you want to keep growing.

Who this is for

  • New and aspiring managers who want to lead well from the start.
  • Experienced professionals stepping up from technical expert to leader.
  • Finance and banking professionals who want to grow their influence and people skills.

Requirements

  • • No prior management experience is needed. The programme starts with the essentials.
  • • An openness to reflect on your own style is all you need to bring.

Curriculum

28 lessons · 7.9 hrs
✓Leadership Essentials Course - Learn the Skills Every Leader Needs02:50✓Leadership Essentials Course Overview - Start Your Leadership Journey02:40✓Get the Most from The Leadership Essentials Course01:13✓Leadership vs Management Explained: Masterclass Day 116:47✓Leadership Day 2: Power vs Influence - How Great Leaders Earn Respect16:44✓Leadership Day 3: Leadership Self Awareness - How to Understand Your Strengths and Style24:14✓Leadership Day 4: Transformational Leadership - How Great Leaders Inspire Change19:27✓Leadership Day 5: Transactional Leadership - The Power of Structure Clarity and Results22:07✓Servant Leadership: Put People First (Masterclass Day 6)25:31✓Leadership Day 7: Situational Leadership - How to Adapt Your Style for Any Team or Scenario23:52✓Emotional Intelligence for Leaders: Leadership Masterclass Day 817:45✓Emotional Intelligence Leadership for Steady Teams17:23✓How Great Leaders Communicate Vision and Inspire Purpose (Leadership Day 10)17:18✓Become a Better Leader Through Active Listening & Feedback (Leadership Day 11)16:24✓How Great Leaders Handle Conflict & Difficult Conversations (Leadership Day 12)14:40✓How Great Leaders Build High-Performing Teams (Leadership Day 13)22:11✓How Great Leaders Delegate Effectively (Leadership Day 14)17:59✓How Great Leaders Motivate Teams | Motivation & Engagement (Leadership Day 15)20:55✓Ethical Leadership Principles Every Leader Should Know (Leadership Day 16)18:23✓Diversity, Equity & Inclusion in Leadership | DEI Explained (Leadership Day 17)19:03✓Strategic Thinking for Leaders | Scenario Planning (Leadership Day 18)18:51✓Data-Driven Decision Making | Avoid Cognitive Biases (Leadership Day 19)18:39✓How Great Leaders Manage Organisational Change (Leadership Day 20)18:19✓Crisis Management for Leaders | Stay Calm Under Pressure (Leadership Day 21)17:06✓Leadership in the Digital Age | Remote Teams & AI (Leadership Day 22)19:36✓How to Lead Remote Teams Successfully | Virtual Leadership (Leadership Day 23)20:18✓Become a Better Leader | Create Your Leadership Roadmap (Leadership Day 24)16:30✓Leadership Essentials Course Conclusion | Your Leadership Journey Starts Now (Day 25)04:59

Your instructor

Dean Taylor
Dean Taylor
Finance & treasury educator
Built and run treasury and liquidity functions inside tier 1 international banks.
Teaches the practical mechanics, not just the theory.
Every lesson maps to something you can do on the desk.

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Frequently asked questions

Who is this programme for?+

It is for anyone leading people or preparing to, from first time managers to experienced professionals who want to sharpen how they lead.

Is it free?+

Yes. The Leadership Development Programme is free to take with a free account.

What does it cover?+

It covers the essentials of leadership, including the difference between leadership and management, power and influence, self awareness, and how to get the best from a team.

How long is it?+

There are 12 lessons, around 3 hours in total, so it is easy to fit around a busy role.

Do I get a certificate?+

Pro members receive a certificate on completion. The lessons themselves are free to everyone.

Can I take it at my own pace?+

Yes. Every lesson is on demand, so you can start and resume whenever suits you.