This mastery-level course is designed for experienced team leaders and supervisors who need to elevate their influence and effectiveness to an expert level. The program integrates advanced leadership concepts, focusing on situational adaptability, complex conflict resolution, and the creation of a deeply empowering team culture. Participants will refine their coaching skills, learn to manage subtle power dynamics, and master the art of delegating for maximum developmental impact. By focusing on both relational intelligence and strategic alignment, this course ensures leaders can consistently achieve superior team performance while cultivating a sustainable internal talent pipeline and driving long-term organizational success.
Mastering Team Leadership Skills
Leadership and Business Management
October 25, 2025
Introduction
Objectives
Upon completion of this course, participants will be able to:
- Master the application of situational leadership models to adapt leadership style based on team member readiness.
- Apply advanced conflict resolution techniques to mediate complex disputes between multiple parties.
- Utilize sophisticated coaching models to drive self-directed growth and performance improvement.
- Develop and maintain an empowering team culture that fosters autonomy and high engagement.
- Master the art of 'power delegation' to develop subordinate leaders and accelerate succession planning.
- Influence complex team dynamics and manage subtle interpersonal conflicts with expertise.
- Implement change management principles at the team level to ensure smooth adoption of new processes.
- Conduct effective developmental reviews that focus on long-term career growth rather than just past performance.
Target Audience
- Experienced Team Leaders and Supervisors (3+ years in role)
- Managers of Managers or Department Heads
- High-Potential Leaders identified for senior-level roles
- Internal Coaches and Mentors
- Project and Program Leaders overseeing multiple sub-teams
Methodology
- Intensive, multi-party mediation role-playing simulations for complex disputes.
- Workshops on assessing team member readiness and applying the Situational Leadership model.
- Group activities developing a comprehensive team succession plan and talent matrix.
- Video analysis and debriefing of participants' coaching and developmental feedback sessions.
- Case studies analyzing advanced leadership strategies used during major organizational change.
Personal Impact
- Mastery of adaptive and situational leadership models for superior team management.
- Acquisition of advanced coaching and complex conflict mediation expertise.
- Exceptional skill in delegating for long-term development and building a talent pipeline.
- Increased personal confidence in managing complex team dynamics and organizational change.
- A shift to a deeply empowering, developmental leadership style.
- Enhanced ability to strategically align team activities with executive-level goals.
Organizational Impact
- Sustained high levels of team performance and the ability to handle complexity.
- Measurable acceleration of the internal talent pipeline and improved succession readiness.
- Effective resolution of deeply rooted team conflicts, reducing managerial overhead.
- Higher employee autonomy, engagement, and job satisfaction.
- Smoother, faster adoption of major organizational change initiatives.
- A reputation for developing high-calibre, future-ready leaders.
Course Outline
Unit 1: Situational and Adaptive Leadership
Section 1: Mastering Flexibility- In-depth analysis and application of the Situational Leadership Model (e.g., Hersey-Blanchard)
- Assessing individual competence and commitment (readiness levels) for style matching
- Developing a repertoire of leadership styles for maximum adaptability
- The art of 'flexing' leadership style in real-time to meet team needs
Unit 2: Advanced Coaching and Developmental Delegation
Section 1: Leader as Developer- Beyond GROW: introducing advanced coaching models (e.g., **FUEL**, Co-Active)
- Delegation as a tool for accelerated development and risk management (power delegation)
- Strategies for identifying and eliminating self-limiting beliefs in high-potential employees
- Mastering developmental conversations focused on long-term career trajectory
Unit 3: Complex Conflict Resolution and Team Dynamics
Section 1: Mediation and Influence- Advanced techniques for mediating conflicts involving deeply held beliefs or values
- Managing subtle team politics, power dynamics, and unspoken tensions
- The role of the leader in ensuring all team voices are heard and valued (psychological safety)
- Strategies for confronting non-compliance or low performance in a high-trust way
Unit 4: Driving High-Impact Culture and Change
Section 1: Cultural Leadership- Defining and reinforcing core team values and behavioral norms
- Implementing team-level change management frameworks (e.g., ADKAR basics)
- Creating a culture of calculated risk-taking, experimentation, and continuous learning
- Strategies for maintaining team morale and focus during periods of organizational volatility
Unit 5: Strategic Alignment and Future Focus
Section 1: Long-Term Impact- Translating high-level strategic objectives into clear, motivating team metrics and milestones
- The leader's role in building and managing a formal team succession plan
- Techniques for continuous performance review and optimization against external benchmarks
- Mentoring junior leaders and passing on mastery-level leadership skills
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