Effective Leadership Skills for First-Line Managers

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Overview

Course Date:

14 Jan 2026 to 15 Jan 2026

4 Feb 2026 to 5 Feb 2026

3 Mar 2026 to 4 Mar 2026

14 Apr 2026 to 15 Apr 2026

Registration Period:

19 Oct 2025 to 2 Jan 2026

19 Oct 2025 to 26 Jan 2026

31 Oct 2025 to 20 Feb 2026

31 Oct 2025 to 10 Apr 2026

Duration/Frequency:

Total: 16 hrs/ 2 Days, Wed & Thur (9am to 6pm)

Mode of Training:

Classroom

Course Objective

This course introduces participants to the different leadership styles and qualities. The course equips participants with the working knowledge and skills to communicate effectively with others, maximise employees’ potential through constructive feedback and coaching, as well as manage work relationships and performance at the workplace.

Participants will also be able to conduct job interviews effectively to ensure fair and unbiased hiring.

More Information

This 2-day course is designed to provide first-line managers, supervisors and team leaders with insights, awareness and techniques to lead teams more effectively.

Participants will explore various leadership styles and qualities, and learn how to manage working relationships, and coach staff to improve work performance. In addition, participants will learn skills like hiring and developing employees, so as to gain an improved level of interpersonal communication and leadership skills.