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Leadership Development Programme

This course isn’t currently open for applications, but you can still register your interest.

  • Qualifications Other Programmes
  • SCQF Level SCQF Level 5
  • Study mode Professional Learning
  • Campus Ayr
  • Start date October 2025
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Attendance / Duration

4 Days (9:00am - 4:00pm)

Overview

This 4 day course is ideally suited to organisations looking to develop employees’ skills in management and leadership. With a focus on three key areas - leadership, team development, and overcoming problems - this programme equips emerging leaders with practical tools and strategies to grow their confidence and effectiveness.

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Enquiry

For further information or to be added to our waiting list for future course dates please email engage@ayrshire.ac.uk

What's Involved?

This course offers a practical and engaging learning experience focused on strengthening leadership capability, developing high-performing teams, and building effective problem-solving skills. Participants will explore different leadership styles and behaviours, gain tools to support training and team development, and learn structured techniques for overcoming workplace challenges. The programme also emphasises the influence of organisational culture on leadership and teamwork, and provides strategies for planning future growth - both for individuals and their teams.

Course Content

1. Leadership

  • Leadership styles, behaviours, and their impact
  • Identifying areas for leadership improvement
  • Understanding organisational culture and its influence on leadership

2. Team Development

  • Building and developing effective teams
  • Training, coaching, and encouraging self-development
  • Understanding team roles and how to enhance team performance

3. Overcoming Problems

  • Identifying and analysing workplace problems
  • Developing and evaluating potential solutions
  • Implementing and reviewing chosen solutions
  • Planning for future growth and problem-prevention strategies

Attendees will leave the course with a deeper understanding of the factors that influence their leadership style, practical tools for developing their teams, and enhanced confidence in solving problems. They will also gain insight into how organisational culture shapes leadership behaviours and team dynamics, along with strategies for sustaining long-term growth and improvement.