The New Psychology of Leadership and Team Dynamics

Overview

The New Psychology of Leadership and Team Dynamics workshop is designed to provide participants with a deep understanding of the intricate psychology behind effective leadership and team dynamics. Led by renowned experts, Professor Matt Slater and Paul Mansell, this session will equip you with invaluable insights and practical skills to build strong teams that thrive in today's dynamic business landscape.

Course Overview

This workshop will cover:

• The psychology of leadership and team dynamics.
• Examples of excellent and suitable leadership.
• The importance of a “we” and “us” culture rather than an “I” and “me” culture.
• The skills that will develop your leadership and create a sense of togetherness in your organisation.
• Pressure and how it can be harnessed to lead well under pressure.
• Reading materials on the new psychology of leadership, including accessible content via blogs, and online resources such as podcasts.

The workshop's content will be informed by a decade of our own academic research and practice with colleagues across the globe on the new psychology of leadership and team dynamics, and Matt’s book: Togetherness: How to Build a Winning Team (2019).

Course Aims

Skills gained:

• Develop your own definition of leadership
• Reflect and harness your leadership strengths
• Create a sense of togetherness in a team

Knowledge gained:

• Rethinking the culture within the workplace
• Different styles of leadership
• How to work well under pressure

Benefits

The learner will leave the session with:

• A comprehensive understanding of the psychology of leadership and team dynamics, enabling you to drive high-performance teams in your organisation.

• Practical skills and strategies to create a culture of togetherness, fostering collaboration and teamwork.

• The knowledge is delivered by industry experts with extensive academic research and practical experience in the field of leadership and team dynamics.

Award

On completion of this workshop, learners will receive a Certificate of Attendance.

Funding

The Stoke-on-Trent Higher Skills Accelerator is fully funded by the UK Shared Prosperity Fund in partnership with Stoke-on-Trent Council and offered free of charge to each participating organisation.