Essential People Skills for Team Leaders, Line Managers and Supervisors

An Intensive 5-day Training Course

Essential People Skills
for Team Leaders, Line Managers
and Supervisors

Developing Communication, Emotional Intelligence and Conflict Skills for Leaders

UPCOMING SESSIONS

Classroom sessions
DateVenueFee
23-27 Mar 2026London - UK$5,950RESERVE A SEAT
08-12 Jun 2026Dubai - UAE$5,950RESERVE A SEAT
19-23 Oct 2026London - UK$5,950RESERVE A SEAT
28 Dec 2026-01 Jan 2027Dubai - UAE$5,950RESERVE A SEAT
22-26 Mar 2027London - UK$5,950RESERVE A SEAT
07-11 Jun 2027Dubai - UAE$5,950RESERVE A SEAT
18-22 Oct 2027London - UK$5,950RESERVE A SEAT
27-31 Dec 2027Dubai - UAE$5,950RESERVE A SEAT

Training Course Overview

Essential People Skills for Team Leaders, Line Managers and Supervisors Training Course focuses on developing the interpersonal capabilities required for effective people management in modern workplaces. While technical knowledge supports daily operations, leadership effectiveness increasingly depends on communication, emotional intelligence, collaboration, and the ability to manage relationships professionally.

This People Skills Training Course strengthens the core behaviours that enable leaders to interact confidently with individuals and teams. Participants gain insight into how attitudes, emotions, and communication styles influence motivation, cooperation, and overall performance. The course explores practical people-management challenges, including handling difficult conversations, managing diverse personalities, resolving conflict objectively, and sustaining engagement during periods of pressure or change.

By enhancing essential people skills, this training course supports team leaders and supervisors in building trust, improving accountability, and fostering a positive work environment. These capabilities contribute to consistent performance, stronger collaboration, and long-term organisational effectiveness across teams and departments.

Training Course Objectives

People skills development for team leaders is at the core of this training course, enabling participants to manage people with clarity, confidence, and professionalism. The course equips learners with practical approaches they can apply immediately in their leadership roles.

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

  • Communicate clearly and confidently with individuals and teams
  • Apply active listening techniques to strengthen understanding and trust
  • Use emotional intelligence to manage reactions and behaviour effectively
  • Handle difficult conversations with professionalism and control
  • Resolve workplace conflict constructively and objectively
  • Deliver constructive feedback that supports performance improvement
  • Motivate and engage team members using practical leadership methods
  • Delegate responsibilities effectively while building accountability
  • Coach team members to support continuous development
  • Improve decision-making by balancing people needs and operational goals

Designed for

This Essential People Skills Training Course is designed for professionals responsible for leading, managing, or supervising others across a variety of working environments. It is especially valuable for those seeking to strengthen communication, collaboration, and people-management effectiveness.

This training course will greatly benefit:

  • Team Leaders
  • Line Managers
  • Supervisors
  • Department Heads
  • Project Managers
  • Customer Service Managers
  • Office Managers
  • New leaders transitioning into management roles
  • Leaders seeking to update or refresh their people-management knowledge

Learning Methods

This People Skills Training Course uses a practical and interactive learning approach to ensure strong engagement and effective workplace application. Instructor-led sessions introduce essential people-management concepts and leadership behaviours in a structured and accessible manner.

Learning is reinforced through interactive discussions, role plays, and scenario-based exercises that reflect real challenges faced by team leaders and supervisors. Case studies demonstrate effective communication, conflict resolution, motivation, and decision-making techniques in practical contexts. Guided self-assessment activities encourage participants to reflect on their own leadership styles and interpersonal behaviours.

Hands-on practice allows participants to develop confidence in delivering feedback, delegating tasks, coaching team members, and managing difficult conversations. This approach ensures participants leave the training course with practical tools, enhanced self-awareness, and the ability to apply essential people skills immediately.

The Course Outline

Day One: Building the Foundation: Communication & Emotional Intelligence
  • The Power of Active Listening
  • Clear and Transparent Communication
  • Non-Verbal Communication
  • Emotional Intelligence (EQ)
  • Self-Awareness and Self-Regulation
  • Empathy in Leadership
Day Two: Motivating and Engaging Your Team
  • The Role of Recognition and Reward
  • Understanding What Motivates Your Team
  • Creating a Positive Work Environment
  • Understanding the Purpose, Vision and Mission of your team and company
  • Handling Burnout and Stress
Day Three: Conflict Resolution and Difficult Conversations
  • Understanding the Sources of Conflict
  • Managing Emotions in Conflict
  • Providing Constructive Feedback
  • The Art of Active Problem Solving
  • Dealing with Resistance and Defensiveness
Day Four: Delegation and Accountability: Empowering Your Team
  • The Importance of Delegation
  • How to Delegate for Success
  • Setting Clear Expectations and Boundaries
  • Trusting Your Team and Avoiding Micromanagement
  • Building a Culture of Accountability
  • Monitoring and Providing Feedback on Delegated Tasks
Day Five: Coaching, Development, and Effective Decision Making
  • Coaching for Performance
  • Creating Growth Plans
  • Decision-Making Frameworks
  • Fostering a Learning Environment
  • Evaluating and Adjusting Leadership Approaches

The Certificate

  • Anderson Certificate of Completion will be provided to delegates who attend and complete the course
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    The training fees include full access to the training venue, along with comprehensive training materials to enhance your learning experience. Additionally, participants will be provided with writing supplies and stationery. To ensure comfort and convenience, the fee also covers lunch and refreshing coffee breaks throughout the duration of the course.

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    Our training programs are hosted at luxurious five-star hotels in prestigious destinations across the globe. Some of our popular locations include Dubai, London, Kuala Lumpur, Amsterdam, New York, Paris, Vienna, and many other iconic cities.

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