This course is for managers who want to improve their leadership skills through a better understanding of the psychological aspects of leadership. It is also suitable for HR professionals involved in the recruitment, selection and development of leaders.

Today’s leaders are seen not just as a charismatic individual who acts as a sort of hero-saviour to the organisation but also as someone who increases organisational capability on a sustainable basis. We are now experiencing a major change in our understanding of leadership from commandand-control to unlocking human potential. This course enables participants to develop effective leadership strategies and skills by equipping them with a sound understanding of the underlying principles, models and psychological approaches to leadership.

By the end of the course you will be able to:

• analyse your own leadership style
• describe the essential psychological aspects of strategic, operational and front-line leadership
• apply the principles of well-researched leadership models
• assess the seven core psychological competencies of effective leadership
• use psychological approaches to analyse the performance of leaders
• evaluate how psychometric approaches contribute to leadership selection and development
• be aware of recent developments in leadership such as the leadership impact approach