Leadership and Business Management Advanced Skills Programme courses

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Effective Leadership and Business Management are crucial components in developing a successful organisation. The skills you will learn from these courses will help you respond to the rapidly evolving, modern business environment and create a vision for the future direction of your organisation.

Courses

Please find below a list of all available courses. Where possible, please click the course titles for further information.

New Leadership for Modern Business This introductory course is designed to provide a fundamental overview of the difference between leadership and management and demonstrates the value of leadership in today’s working environment.
Women in Leadership Dr Sarah Digby, Senior Lecturer in Leadership and Management has created a webinar series to help women understand why they are natural leaders and how they can use their skills to create a positive impact within the workplace
Strategic Planning and Risk Management: In times of uncertainty and complexity, strategic planning is crucial in helping organisations to overcome challenges so that they can move forward with confidence and build a stronger position within the marketplace
Challenging times require leaders to think differently, take action and develop new strategies that will enable the organisation to move forward with a clear vision for the future. This webinar presents four areas of thought regarding strategic thinking and planning and asks you to think of an appropriate approach to business during and post-Covid-19
Performance and Development Setting and monitoring performance targets is key to small businesses’ productivity. This course will be invaluable to small business owners who are expanding their workforce and are looking to develop their people management skills
Problem Solving This course is an interactive, hands-on session which allows delegates to work on their own work problems. This short course will help you to frame business issues, enabling you to plan projects, meet needs and make business improvements

Fees and Funding

We are pleased to highlight that these courses are being delivered at a fully funded rate, meaning there is no cost to your organisation. Contact us on the email address below to find out about ESF funding for SMEs.

How to Apply

To book your place or for more information, please contact our Business Gateway on the details below.

Email: businessgateway@derby.ac.uk or call 0800 001 5500.