Business Management and Leadership – Online Leadership Course – FutureLearn

Discover what makes a successful leader and build your own leadership skills Develop techniques to effectively manage international businesses Professional organisational management could be regarded as one of the most significant developments of the 21st century and is now present in almost every aspect of society Understanding what managers do and how they do it is central to understanding how a society works and how it creates wealth On this course youll explore the differences between leadership and management and look at the characteristics of successful leaders using these elements to inform how you can manage international business Delve into the key principles of management With many businesses rapidly expanding across the globe its important that those leading the charge have the skills to successfully motivate teams implement organisational cultures and manage the business Youll gain a solid foundation towards becoming an effective leader through learning these principles and understanding the role of managers within a business Learn how to build effective organisational structures and workplace cultures Management structure and organisational culture are intrinsically linked within every business On this course youll compare the various organisational structures that companies use and how you can utilise them in a practical way Youll also discuss the concept of workplace culture and how to cultivate a positive culture through effective leadership Explore different leadership styles and how to adapt them to international management There are many different management styles each with their pros and cons In order to improve your leadership skills youll learn to identify different styles of leadership so you can successfully adapt to varying circumstances in your own management roles What makes a good leader Management levels The process of management How people become leaders and manage international businesses