Team Leadership Course

What you'll learn

Build strong team leadership and people management skills with this practical Team Leadership course in Sydney. Designed for beginners and aspiring leaders, this course teaches you how to communicate effectively, motivate others, and create cohesive, high-performing teams.

Whether you’re currently leading a team or preparing to step into a leadership role, you’ll gain essential skills in conflict resolution, decision-making, time management, and team motivation. Through real-world examples, you’ll learn how to manage diverse personalities, oversee group goals, and resolve workplace challenges with confidence. By the end of this course, you’ll be ready to inspire, support, and guide your team to success.

Learning outcomes

By the end of this Team Leadership course, you should be able to:

• Distinguish between business groups and teams, understanding their key differences.
• Define the roles and responsibilities of effective team leaders and members.
• Plan team-building activities and facilitate collaborative goal-setting.
• Track performance, manage accountability, and ensure time-efficient teamwork.
• Communicate effectively across in-person and virtual teams.
• Resolve conflicts and guide decision-making through negotiation and problem-solving techniques.
• Recognise and address common team dysfunctions to restore trust, commitment, and results.

Course content

What will be covered in this Team Leadership course?

Introduction to Business Teams

• Understanding what business teams are and why they exist.
• Comparing teams versus groups and their impact on performance.
• Exploring the roles of team leaders and team members.

Team Processes

• Guiding teams through stages of development and trust-building.
• Setting shared goals and defining roles and responsibilities.
• Tracking accountability and managing time effectively.
• Handling team member transitions and managing team closure.

Team Communication

• Developing strong communication processes within teams.
• Identifying and managing barriers that impact communication.
• Running productive team meetings and managing virtual teams.

Decision-Making and Conflict Resolution

• Leading teams through collaborative decision-making.
• Facilitating effective negotiations within and across teams.
• Managing and resolving conflicts constructively.
• Applying problem-solving techniques to overcome team issues.

Team Dysfunctions and Leadership Challenges

• Exploring The Five Dysfunctions of a Team model (trust, conflict, commitment, accountability, results).
• Identifying signs of dysfunction and strategies to correct them.
• Building a resilient, high-performing team culture focused on results.

Course Wrap-Up

• Reflecting on your team leadership style and growth.
• Applying learned strategies to your workplace or projects.
• Planning next steps in your professional development as a leader.

Intended audience

Who is this Team Leadership course for?
This course is ideal for supervisors, coordinators, or aspiring team leaders who want to enhance their people management and communication skills. It’s also suitable for professionals seeking promotion into leadership roles or looking to strengthen collaboration in team-based environments. No prior leadership experience is required, just an interest in learning how to lead others effectively.

Additional information

Please note the following:

This course combines clear instruction with practical exercises to help you develop actionable leadership skills. You’ll learn through examples, scenarios, and reflection activities designed to build your confidence in managing and motivating teams.

By completion, you’ll have a solid foundation in leadership, communication, and conflict management, along with the ability to create positive, productive, and high-performing team environments.