Leadership & Management Fundamentals

Leadership & Management Fundamentals Series Part 1: Essential Skills for Aspiring Leaders

What you'll learn

Differentiate between leadership and management roles and understand their unique functions.

Recognise and apply key leadership theories and management concepts in various professional contexts.

Develop effective communication skills essential for motivating and guiding teams.

Understand and execute core management functions: planning, organising, directing, and controlling.

Identify and adapt personal leadership styles to meet team needs and organisational goals.

Cultivate a mindset for ethical decision-making and positive organisational impact.

Requirements

This course is beginner-friendly, with no formal prerequisites. It’s accessible to learners new to leadership or management as well as professionals seeking to expand their foundational knowledge. An interest in organisational growth and self-improvement will enhance your experience.

Description

Leadership and Management Fundamentals is the first course in the Leadership and Management Series offered by Hains Academy. This course serves as an essential foundation, providing a clear understanding of the core principles that distinguish leadership from management and their combined importance in any organisation.You will begin with an introduction to the fundamental concepts of leadership and management, exploring how these roles support and complement each other. You’ll dive into a variety of leadership theories and management styles, learning to recognise which approach best fits different scenarios. Through practical lessons, you’ll gain insights into the critical functions of management - planning, organising, directing, and controlling - and learn how to apply these in real-world settings.In addition, this course explores the development of effective communication skills and the value of ethical leadership.What is primarily taught in this course?Introduction to leadership and management concepts.Exploration of key leadership theories and styles.Overview of essential management functions.Development of communication skills for effective team leadership.Ethical considerations and decision-making in leadership.Practical application of leadership and management principles.By the end of this course, you will be equipped with foundational skills that enable you to inspire teams, optimise workflows, and contribute positively to organisational success. This first step on your leadership journey lays the groundwork for advanced study in future courses.

Overview

Section 1: Course introduction

Lecture 1 Course introduction

Section 2: Section 1 – Understanding leadership and management

Lecture 2 Section 1 introduction – Understanding leadership and management

Lecture 3 Lesson 1.1 - What is leadership?

Lecture 4 Lesson 1.2 – What is management?

Lecture 5 Lesson 1.3 - Understanding the key differences

Lecture 6 06_Lesson 1.4 - Understanding the interconnectedness of the roles

Lecture 7 Section 1 conclusion

Section 3: Section 2 – Leadership theories

Lecture 8 Section 2 introduction – Leadership theories

Lecture 9 Lesson 2.1 – Classic leadership theories

Lecture 10 Lesson 2.2 - Contemporary leadership theories

Lecture 11 Lesson 2.3 - Assessing your leadership style

Lecture 12 Lesson 2.4 - Matching leadership styles to different situations

Lecture 13 Section 2 conclusion

Section 4: Section 3 – Management theories

Lecture 14 Section 3 introduction – Management theories

Lecture 15 Lesson 3.1 – The classical management theories

Lecture 16 Lesson 3.2 – The behavioural management theories

Lecture 17 Lesson 3.3 – The modern management theories

Lecture 18 Section 3 conclusion

Section 5: Section 4 – Management functions

Lecture 19 Section 4 introduction – Management functions

Lecture 20 Lesson 4.1 - The planning function

Lecture 21 Lesson 4.2 - The organising function

Lecture 22 Lesson 4.3 - The directing function

Lecture 23 Lesson 4.4 - The controlling function

Lecture 24 Section 4 conclusion

Section 6: Course conclusion

Lecture 25 Course conclusion

Aspiring leaders and managers preparing to step into leadership roles.,Early-career professionals who want to understand the essentials of effective management.,Team members aiming to improve their influence and collaboration within organisations.,Existing managers who wish to refresh their understanding of leadership fundamentals.,Individuals interested in improving organisational efficiency and team morale.