University of Huddersfield
Strategic Leadership Fundamentals Specialization
University of Huddersfield

Strategic Leadership Fundamentals Specialization

Master Leadership for Team and Organisations. Learn essential leadership principles and practices for effective team management.

Dr Gemma Bend

Instructor: Dr Gemma Bend

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Beginner level
No prior experience required
4 weeks to complete
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Get in-depth knowledge of a subject
Beginner level
No prior experience required
4 weeks to complete
at 10 hours a week
Flexible schedule
Learn at your own pace

What you'll learn

  • Implement strategies related to power dynamics and team motivation.

  • Apply various leadership approaches effectively in diverse organizational contexts.

  • Assess and develop individual leadership attributes and skills.

  • Differentiate between management roles and leadership functions.

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September 2025

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Specialization - 3 course series

What you'll learn

  • Distinguish between management and leadership, understanding their unique roles and contexts.

  • Apply different approaches to leadership effectively in various organizational scenarios.

  • Assess and develop your leadership attributes, skills, and practices.

  • Analyze the dynamics of power and influence within leadership, enhancing your ability to lead and motivate teams.

Skills you'll gain

Category: Leadership
Category: Influencing
Category: Personal Development
Category: People Management
Category: Leadership and Management
Category: Business Leadership
Category: Team Leadership
Category: Professional Development
Category: Initiative and Leadership
Category: Leadership Development
Category: Self-Awareness
Category: Organizational Leadership
Category: Team Motivation

What you'll learn

  • Adapt leadership styles to various situations using situational leadership and leader-member exchange (LMX) theory.

  • Enhance communication effectiveness through framing, rhetorical crafting, and storytelling techniques.

  • Manage and lead virtual teams proficiently by mastering virtual leadership competencies.

  • Analyze and apply cross-cultural leadership strategies based on established models and the GLOBE study findings.

Skills you'll gain

Category: Leadership
Category: Business Leadership
Category: Virtual Teams
Category: Communication
Category: Cultural Diversity
Category: Strategic Communication
Category: Collaboration
Category: Team Leadership
Category: Organizational Leadership
Category: Intercultural Competence
Category: Diversity and Inclusion
Category: Public Speaking
Category: Strategic Leadership
Category: Communication Strategies
Category: Verbal Communication Skills
Category: Leadership and Management
Category: Cross-Functional Team Leadership
Category: Leadership Development
Category: Industrial and Organizational Psychology
Category: Culture

What you'll learn

  • Implement strategies to enhance workplace diversity and inclusive leadership.

  • Conduct effective appraisals and apply performance improvement techniques.

  • Motivate and manage teams using various motivational theories and practices.

  • Analyze the impact of power and influence on team dynamics and morale.

Skills you'll gain

Category: Motivational Skills
Category: Team Motivation
Category: Diversity and Inclusion
Category: Leadership
Category: Performance Management
Category: People Management
Category: Organizational Leadership
Category: Human Resources Management and Planning
Category: Team Management
Category: Diversity Awareness
Category: Workplace inclusivity
Category: Employee Performance Management
Category: Performance Appraisal
Category: Team Leadership

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Instructor

Dr Gemma Bend
University of Huddersfield
3 Courses313 learners

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