OHS 5074 - Leading People (Formerly CCSL 4520)

Delivery Options Online: Self-Paced

Course Description

Step into a role of greater influence and capability with this dynamic course, tailored specifically for safety professionals. This course is designed to sharpen your leadership acumen and elevate your team-building skills – setting you on the path to becoming a more effective leader.

Throughout this course, you'll engage in deep reflection and practical exercises that focus on expanding your leadership potential, mastering communication techniques, and constructing robust team dynamics.

Course Outline

This course includes 5 modules and requires approximately 52 hours of student engagement.

Learner Outcomes

By the end of this course, you will be able to:

Understand the distinction between management and leadership and lead others more effectively.
Integrate emotional intelligence with leadership behaviours to enhance team dynamics.
Utilize the essential components of critical thinking, decision-making, and problem-solving, particularly in the context of safety leadership.
Impact safety leadership and engagement by understanding the significance of trust in communication.
Apply traditional and contemporary theories of motivation to motivate employees effectively.
Embrace the roles of coach and mentor to influence and guide others.
Use strategies for conflict resolution and apply negotiation skills to safety-related situations.
Tailor communications to your audience for maximum impact based on a robust understanding of various communications models and enhanced listening skills.
Make powerful and confident presentations and communication in professional settings.
Form, develop, and effectively manage teams to foster a community of safety.
Engage in action planning to develop personal leadership goals and utilize gap analysis to reach future objectives.
Reflect on your leadership journey to assess progress and identify areas for improvement.