Created by Chris Croft, an internationally respected management trainer, author, and speaker who has helped more than 250,000 people develop their professional skills, this course will help you master all aspects of leadership. You'll learn the difference between leadership and management, explore the characteristics of successful leaders, and discover how different leadership styles can be applied in real-world situations. The course also covers motivation, delegation, communication, performance management, team development, and building trust within teams.

Leadership: Practical Leadership Skills
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Leadership: Practical Leadership Skills
This course is part of New Manager Skills Toolkit Specialization

Instructor: Chris Croft
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Understand the practical skills and behaviours that help leaders build trust, motivate people, and improve performance.
Use proven leadership techniques to communicate effectively, delegate confidently, develop teams, and achieve better results.
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