How to be an effective leader

Management plays a key role in the wellbeing and motivation of employees. A recent survey found that two in five staff members have left a workplace due to poor management. Being an effective manager requires a unique set of skills and knowledge that develops overtime and through training. In this article, we will discuss the top skills that effective leaders need to better support their teams.

Being an effective leader

Leadership develops over time, as you engage with others and learn how to work with different personalities. Below are some of the key skills you need to have as a great leader:

Communication skills

Leaders must be able to communicate effectively with a variety of people. Understanding different communication styles and being able to identify how each person communicates best is key to engaging with others and helping them thrive.

Empathy

Being a leader means supporting others through their successes but also their struggles. Having a strong sense of empathy will help you to better understand others, and therefore, how to best support them. In turn, you will be seen as a supportive and trusted person to go to, helping you strengthen your connections.

Teaching and mentoring skills

Leaders are individuals who are looked up to by others, and so you must be able to know how to best impart your knowledge and guide others.

Funded leadership training

LMP Education, award-winning apprenticeship training provider, has a range of leadership pathways to help individuals become effective leaders.

Level 5 Professional Coaching

This brand-new programme is designed for professionals looking to support others through skilled, non-directive coaching. This programme available in three pathways to suit a range of sectors: Professional Coaching in Education, Professional Coaching in Early Years, Professional Coaching in Business.

Learn more about the Level 5 Professional Coaching programme

Level 3 Team Leader

This training programme offers practical knowledge and skills from team leading through to project and resource management.  Designed for supervisory or first line managers to help develop empathy, active listening and problem-solving skills.

Learn more about the Team Leader programme.

Level 5 Operations Manager

Designed for supervisors or managers looking to move to a more senior management role, this apprenticeship delivers a broad range of practical management knowledge and skills to give you the tools you need to develop further on your management journey.

Learn more about the Operations Manager programme.

If you are interested in using funded training programmes to develop leadership within your organisation, book a discovery call with the LMP Education team today!