Level 7 Diploma in Strategic Management and Leadership
Capitalise on your natural leadership qualities and build a successful career in business management. Brentwood Open Learning College is proud to present this Level 7 Diploma in Strategic Management and Leadership - now open for enrolment. Earn your Advanced Diploma of Leadership and Management online at a pace and time to suit your lifestyle, with expert tutor support available throughout. Topics covered over the course of this 15-module program include high-performance team development, motivating and rewarding employees, talent management and succession planning, an introduction to the recruitment process and many more besides. Browse our full range of endorsed leadership courses online, or contact the BOLC admissions team for help with the enrolment process.
Why Study Leadership and Management?
Leaders and managers bring very different skills, knowledge and competencies to the businesses they work for. Though the two concepts share many similarities, management and leadership are fundamentally different. Management enables a business to achieve its objectives through a combination of deployment, delegation, instruction and supervision. By contrast, leadership is more about inspiring others to perform at their best by setting a positive example. Hence, the most effective (and often successful) individuals are those who excel in both fields. This advanced course has been designed to prep aspiring leaders for the dynamic and demanding world of high-profile business management.
Each of the 15 modules in this online training programme concludes with an assessment, which will be marked and returned by your assigned tutor. Each module covers a different topic or knowledge area within the field of management and leadership, as outlined in brief below:
Module 1 - Understanding Management and Leadership
The course begins with an examination of several typical leadership styles and their associated traits, along with the importance of questioning your comfort zone in a leadership position. Candidates also consider the onboarding and orientation process, while questioning the main differences between leaders and managers.
Module 2 - Improving Management and leadership Performance
The pursuit of personal improvement is discussed at length in the second module, outlining activities and exercises for becoming a more capable leadership figure. The concept of ‘personal mastery’ is detailed and discussed, along with how to establish a personal vision, the objectives of a vision statement and a look at the analysis of mental models.
Module 3 - Developing a High-Performing Team
Tips and guidelines for developing high-performing teams are presented and discussed in Module Three, which also takes a look at the advantages and potential disadvantages of teams in the workplace. Practical pointers for upholding performance standards and encouraging each employee to grow are also provided.
Module 4 - Motivating Employees
A fascinating look at motivational theory follows in Module Four, with guidelines for identifying and assessing individual motivators. The use of incentives and rewards to boosts motivation is also discussed, along with common causes of low motivation in the workplace and the use of goal-setting as a motivational activity.
Module 5 - Talent Management
Module Five brings the functions and objectives of a talent management strategy into discussion. Topics covered include the definition of talent management, the shared management model, understanding competencies, identifying talent in the workforce, creating a development plan and many more besides.
Module 6 - Succession Planning
Learners then consider the benefits and value of strategic succession planning, with an outline of the main components of the succession plan. Information gathering tips and guidelines are also provided, along with how to accurately forecast needs and conduct a risk assessment as part of the succession planning process.
Module 7 - Business Process Management
Business process management principles and activities follow in Module Seven, which considers the main functions and objectives of process management. A step-by-step guide to each major process management phase is also provided - vision, design, modelling, execution, monitoring and optimising.
Module 8 - Communication Skills
Module Eight outlines the most important communication skills all managers and leadership figures must master. The major differences between passive hearing and active listening are presented and discussed, along with the use of probing techniques and exercises for building more confident questioning skills.
Module 9 - Negotiation Techniques
The benefits of becoming a confident and capable negotiator are discussed in Module Nine, which outlines the various instances in which negotiation skills can be useful. Learners are guided through the different phases of negotiation, the different types of negotiations and a series of tips for making the negotiation process easier.
Module 10 - Managing Meetings and Giving Feedback
The functions and objectives of several different types of meetings are discussed in Module 10, which also looks at feedback-gathering techniques and how to present employees with feedback. Tips for putting on engaging and impactful presentations are also provided.
Module 11 - Managing Change
Module 11 analyses the inevitability of change in a workplace setting, along with the human reaction to change and a breakdown of the main phases of the change cycle. The importance of approaching change management proactively is also discussed, along with tips for adapting to change more efficiently at work.
Module 12 - Managing Time
The fundamentals of effective time management are discussed in Module 12, with tips for setting up an efficient routine and ensuring tasks are prioritised appropriately. The use of the SPIRIT model for setting goals is also discussed, along with tips and tricks for improved planning and the power of positive change.
Module 13 - Stress Management
Relaxation activities and other exercises for bringing stress under control are presented and discussed in Module 13. The human response to stress is also examined, along with the risks associated with elevated stress levels and the most common stress ‘triggers’ at work and elsewhere.
Module 14 - Managing Conflict
Conflict resolution skills as a leadership essential are and discussed in Module 14, which explores the potential benefits of confrontation and how to prevent problems from occurring in the first place. Tips for improved anger management are also provided, alongside a breakdown of the different stages of conflict.
Module 15 - Risk Management
Concluding the program, Module 15 provides a step-by-step guide to conducting a risk assessment, while questioning the functions and objectives of risk management activities. Topics covered include the different types of risks, how to work with a risk management tools, determining appropriate responses to risks and more.
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At the end of this course successful learners will receive a Certificate of Achievement from the Quality Licence Scheme and a Learner Unit Summary (which lists the components the learner has completed as part of the course).
This course and/or training programme has been endorsed by the Quality Licence Scheme for its high-quality, non-regulated provision and training programmes. This course and/or training programme is not regulated by Ofqual and is not an accredited qualification. Your training provider will be able to advise you on any further recognition, for example progression routes into further and/or higher education. For further information please visit the Learner FAQs on the Quality Licence Scheme website.
A background in leadership and management could set you up for a rewarding career for life. For some, the goal is to climb the corporate ladder to executive status. For others, the appeal of entrepreneurship and business ownership is unrivalled. Typical job titles in the field of leadership and management include department supervisor, deputy manager, assistant manager, lead special, team lead, director, associate director and many more besides. All with excellent earnings potential and extensive scope for progression.
Brentwood Open Learning College offers flexible and affordable online courses to suit all experience and skill levels. This Level 7 Leadership and Management training program comes highly recommended for the following applicants:
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Newcomers pursuing entry-level management roles
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Experienced managers pursuing promotion at work
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Team leaders and supervisors at all levels
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Anyone considering starting their own business
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Confident candidates with natural leadership qualities
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Jobseekers working on their CVs and employment prospects
Sign up online and get started today, or contact a member of the team at Brentwood Open Learning College anytime to learn more.
