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Practical leadership development
Leadership Training for Team Leaders and First-Line Managers
Build the practical skills to lead people, organise priorities and delegate with confidence. Explore Bradfield’s leadership programme for team leaders and managers developing their approach to leading a team.
Leadership development
Build confidence in leading your team.
Develop practical leadership skills through a focused programme for team leaders and first-line managers.
Who is it for?
Team leaders, new managers and people developing their approach to first-line leadership.
Programme structure
Four core modules, each approximately 3.5 hours. Confirm the timetable and booking arrangements with Bradfield.
Certificate in Leadership
The published programme links completion of all four core modules to a Certificate in Leadership. Ask Bradfield to confirm the issuer and current completion requirements.
Core programme
Four modules. Practical leadership skills.
Explore the skills that help managers lead people, organise work and deliver on commitments.
Leadership
Understand the difference between leadership and management, explore your leadership style and consider how to adapt it to different situations.
Prioritisation and delivery
Plan workloads, manage distractions, track tasks and follow through on commitments.
Influencing skills
Recognise your influencing style, explore alternative approaches and strengthen relationships with key stakeholders.
Delegation skills
Understand what to delegate, how to set expectations and how to follow up on agreed deliverables.
Learning outcomes
Put your leadership skills to work.
Develop a clearer approach to everyday responsibilities as a team leader.
Lead people with purpose
Reflect on your leadership approach and develop the influencing skills to engage others and build productive working relationships.
Organise work and follow through
Strengthen your approach to prioritising tasks, delegating responsibilities and monitoring commitments.
Extend your development
Explore additional management skills.
These optional modules extend the core programme. Confirm current availability, fees and how they can be booked.
Presentation skills
Develop your approach to structuring content, communicating clearly, using visual aids and managing presentation nerves.
Coaching
Explore the purpose of coaching, develop coaching skills and consider how to apply a coaching approach at work.
Recruitment interviewing
Explore interview preparation, questioning, listening and candidate selection. Confirm the jurisdiction of any legal content.
Managing discipline
Explore disciplinary procedures, investigations and conversations. Confirm how the content relates to your organisation and location.
Managing poor performance
Explore recognising performance issues, setting improvement objectives and following relevant organisational procedures.
Plan your programme
Clear arrangements before you book.
Discuss the programme with Bradfield to confirm the details for yourself or your team.
Duration and timetable
Core modules are described as approximately half a day each. Request the full schedule, including teaching hours and breaks.
Certificate requirements
Confirm the certificate issuer, attendance requirements and any assessments before enrolling. Ask whether individual modules can be booked separately.
Delivery and fees
Request current dates, available formats and locations, group requirements and a quotation explaining what is included.
For organisations
Develop your team leaders together.
Tell us about your managers, their responsibilities and the skills you want to strengthen.
Discuss your priorities
Share participant numbers, experience levels, preferred timing and location so Bradfield can confirm suitable arrangements.
Explore customisation
Ask whether examples and activities can reflect your workplace. Agree the scope, delivery format and any additional design work before booking.
Frequently asked questions
Plan your leadership training.
Find answers to common programme and booking questions.
Who is this leadership programme suitable for?
The programme focuses on practical leadership skills for team leaders and first-line managers. If you manage more experienced leaders, speak to Bradfield about the most suitable programme.
Is it suitable for new managers?
The programme’s focus on leadership, prioritisation, influencing and delegation is relevant to people developing their management skills. Discuss your experience and responsibilities with Bradfield to confirm suitability.
How long does the programme take?
The programme lists four core modules of approximately 3.5 hours each. Ask Bradfield to confirm the total teaching hours and schedule for your booking.
Can I book individual modules?
Ask Bradfield about current booking options. Confirm whether individual modules are available and how separate bookings relate to the full programme and certificate.
What must I complete to receive the certificate?
The published programme states that all four core modules are required for the Certificate in Leadership. Confirm current attendance and assessment requirements before enrolling.
Who awards the certificate?
Ask Bradfield to confirm the certificate issuer and wording. Do not assume this short programme carries external accreditation or awards a CIPD qualification.
Can our organisation book a private programme?
Share your participant numbers, learning priorities, preferred dates and location. Bradfield can confirm the available arrangements and provide a proposal.
What delivery options are available?
Contact Bradfield to confirm the formats and locations available for your preferred dates. Agree all delivery arrangements before booking.
How do I request dates and fees?
Use the enquiry form below and say whether you are enquiring for yourself or a team. Include preferred timing, location and any optional modules of interest.
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Course enquiry
Speak to Bradfield.
Develop confident team leaders and managers.
Tell us about your organisation and your leadership training priorities. Include participant numbers, preferred location and timing so our team can help you explore a suitable programme.
- Discuss leadership training for your team
- Discuss programme scope and request a quotation
- Agree the next steps for your team’s development
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