What is ILM Level 3 Diploma In Leadership And Management?
The ILM Level 3 Diploma in Leadership and Management is designed to provide aspiring leaders and managers with the essential skills and knowledge required to lead teams effectively and drive organisational success. This qualification is ideal for those aiming to enhance their leadership abilities and gain a thorough understanding of key management principles in today's evolving business landscape.
Proficiency in Leadership and Management is vital for professionals seeking career advancement. This course is especially valuable for Team Leaders, Supervisors, and Managers who want to build a strong foundation in leadership practices and improve their capacity to manage people and processes effectively. Mastering these skills is crucial for individuals aiming for greater responsibility within an organisation.
Oakwood International's ILM Level 3 Diploma in Leadership and Management Training equips delegates with practical tools and strategies to elevate their leadership and management skills. The course focuses on interactive learning, offering valuable insights into management techniques, decision-making, and strategies for motivating and inspiring teams to reach organisational objectives.
Course Objectives
- To understand the principles of leadership and management
- To develop effective communication and interpersonal skills
- To enhance decision-making and problem-solving abilities
- To develop personal leadership styles
- To manage and lead teams effectively
- To implement change management strategies
- To improve performance management techniques
- To foster a positive organisational culture
Upon completing the ILM Level 3 Diploma in Leadership and Management Certification, delegates will gain a solid grasp of leadership and management principles, empowering them to take on leadership responsibilities and contribute to organisational success with confidence.
Course Outline
ILM Level 3 Diploma In Leadership And Management
Total Credit Value: 40
Total Guided Learning Hours – 163
Unit 8600-300: Solving Problems and Making Decisions
Credit Value – 2
Guided Learning Hours – 9
Module 1: Know How to Describe a Problem, its Nature, Scope and Impact
- Problem and Decision
- Main Approaches to Problem Solving
Module 2: Know How to Gather and Interpret Information to Solve a Problem
- The 5 Ws of Communicating Decisions
Module 3: Know How to Evaluate Options to Make a Decision
- Advantages of Group Decision Making
Module 4: Know How to Plan, Monitor and Review the Implementation and Communication of Decisions
- Planning and Monitoring Techniques
- Stakeholder Mapping
Unit 8600-302: Planning Change in the Workplace
Credit Value – 2
Guided Learning Hours – 9
Module 5: Understand the Forces for Change in an Organisation
- What is Change?
- Organisational Change
- Drivers of Change
- Examples of Drivers of Change
Module 6: Know How to Identify and Plan Change in an Organisation
- Systems and Processes
- Benefits of change
- Managing Change
- Change Process
- Key Priorities for Minimising Resistance to Change
Unit 8600-303: Planning and Allocating Work
Credit Value – 2
Guided Learning Hours – 9
Module 7: Know How to Plan Work in the Workplace
- Planning
- Goals and Objectives
- The ‘SMART’ Objective Setting Framework
- Vision and Mission statements
- Action Planning
- Resourcing
Module 8: Know How to Allocate Work to Team Members
- Allocation of Responsibility
- Monitoring
- Time Management
- Active Listening
- Some Barriers to Effective Communication
- Characteristics of Effective Communication
Module 9: Understand How to Improve the Performance of a Team in Delivering to Plan
- Performance Improvement Planning
- Allocate Work to Team Members
- Assess and Support Team Performance in Achieving Objectives
- Resources Required to Complete the Planned Activity
- Assess and Support Team Performance in Achieving Objectives
Unit 8600-308 Understanding Leadership
Credit Value – 2
Guided Learning Hours – 6
Module 10: Understand Leadership Styles
- Leadership and Management
- Key Responsibilities of the Leadership Role
- Personal Development as a Leader
Module 11: Understand Leadership Qualities and Review Own Leadership Qualities and Potential
- Leadership
- Leadership Theories
- Applying Theories and Models of Motivation to Your Leadership
- Leadership Style and Culture
- Adair’s Functional Leadership Model
- Barriers to Leadership Development
- Unit 8600-309: Understand How to Establish an Effective Team
Credit Value – 1
Guided Learning Hours – 5
Module 12: Understand How to Develop and Maintain Effective Working Relationships
- Characteristics of Team and Group Type
- Policies and Procedures
Module 13: Understand How to Build a Team
- The Communication Cycle
- Characteristics of Effective Communication
- Trust
- Building, Developing and Maintaining Trust
- Team Development
Unit 8600-310: Understanding How to Motivate to Improve Performance
Credit Value – 2
Guided Learning Hours – 9
Module 14: Understand the Factors that Influence Motivation Levels in the Workplace
- Define the Term Motivation
- Describe the Factors that may Affect Motivation Levels in the Workplace
- Explain How Individual Differences Affect Levels of Motivation in the Workplace
- Impact on Organisational Performance if Employee Motivation Levels are Low
Module 15: Understand How a Theory of Motivation can be Used to Improve Performance Levels
- Describe a Recognised Theory of Motivation
- How Theory of Motivation can be Used to Improve Performance in the Workplace
- Explain How to Use Employee Engagement to Increase Motivation Levels
Unit 8600-311: Developing Yourself and Others
Credit Value – 2
Guided Learning Hours – 9
Module 16: Know How to Identify Development Needs
- Development
- Elements of Development
- Training and Education
Module 17: Know How to Develop Self and Others to Achieve Organisational Objectives
- Benefits of Training and Development
- Identifying Developmental Needs
- Feedback
Unit 8600-319: Understanding Organising and Delegating in the Workplace
Credit Value – 1
Guided Learning Hours – 4
Module 18: Understand How to Organise People to Achieve Objectives
- Understanding Organisations
Module 19: Understand How to Delegate to Achieve Workplace Objectives
- Core Management Concepts
Unit 8600-323: Understanding Performance Management
Credit Value – 2
Guided Learning Hours – 7
Module 20: Understand the Value of Assessing Performance to Meet Organisational and Individual Needs
- Value of Formal and Informal Performance Assessment in the Workplace
- Explain the Role of the First Line Manager in Performance Management
- Identify Ways to Ensure Fair and Objective Formal Assessment
- Explain How to Set SMART Objectives for a Team Member
Module 21: Know How to Manage Performance of Individuals in the Team
- Explain How to Measure Performance Against Agreed Standards
Module 22: Understand the Value of Feedback in the Workplace
- What is Feedback?
- Explain the Importance of Feedback to Improve Performance
- Describe How to Give Effective Feedback
Module 23: Know How to Manage Underperformance in the Workplace
- Identify Potential Areas of Underperformance in the Workplace
- Causes for Failure to Meet Agreed Performance Levels
- Describe Actions to Restore Performance to Acceptable Levels
Unit 8600-328: Understand How to Lead Effective Meetings
Credit Value – 2
Guided Learning Hours – 4
Module 24: Understand How to Prepare and Plan a Meeting
- What is Meeting
- Types of Meetings
- Importance of Meeting at Workplace
- Things to Consider in Preparing for Meetings
- Information Provided to Meeting Attendees in Advance
Module 25: Understand How to Manage a Meeting
- Personal Development Plan to Improve Performance When Managing Meetings
- Minutes of Meetings
- One-to-One Meetings
- Barriers to Communication in Meetings
Unit 8600-341: Leading and Motivating a Team Effectively
Credit Value – 2
Guided Learning Hours – 7
Module 26: Know How to Communicate the Organisations Vision and Strategy to the Team
- Organisational Vision and Mission Statements
- Benefits of Effective Communication of the Mission and Purpose
Module 27: Know How to Motivate and Develop the Team
- Drivers of Motivation
- Theories of Motivation
- Factors Affecting Motivation Levels in Different Situations
- Leadership and Motivation
- Delegating for Motivation and Performance
- Role Design for Motivation
- Motivating with Appraisals
Unit 8600-334: Understanding and Developing Relationships in the Workplace
Credit Value – 2
Guided Learning Hours – 8
Module 28: Understand the Needs and/or Expectations of Others
- Definition to Relationships and Stakeholders
- Benefits of Knowing What Stakeholders Needs
Module 29: Know How to Meet the Needs and/or Expectations of Others
- Identifying Stakeholder Needs
- Delivering on Agreed Actions
- Effective Collaboration
- Features of Effective Collaboration
Module 30: Know How to Manage Relationships where it is not Possible to Meet the Needs and/or Expectations of Others
- Stakeholder Consultation and Engagement
- Consultation Methods
- Effective Communication
Unit 8600-200: Developing Yourself as a Team Leader
Credit Value – 1
Guided Learning Hours – 6
Module 31: Understand the Role and Responsibilities of the Team Leader
- Role and Responsibilities
- Explain the Difference Between a Group and a Team
Module 32: Be Able to Seek Feedback on their Workplace Performance to Identify Strengths, Weaknesses and Areas for Improvement
- Seek Feedback on Workplace Performance
Unit 8600-201: Improving Performance of the Work Team
Credit Value – 1
Guided Learning Hours – 6
Module 33: Understand the Organisation’s Requirements in Relation to Team Performance
- Team’s Objectives for Achieving Organisational Targets
Module 34: Understand How to Address Underperformance
- How the Individual Performance of Team Members Affects Performance of Team
- Identify Indicators of Underperformance in Relation to Own Team
Module 35: Understand the Role of Motivation in Improving Performance
- Possible Causes of Underperformance
- List Actions that could be Taken to Rectify Underperformance
Unit 8600-202: Planning and Monitoring Work
Credit Value – 2
Guided Learning Hours – 8
Module 36: Understand How to Work within the Organisational Guidelines to Achieve Team Goals
- How to Work Within the Organisational Guidelines to Achieve Team Goals
Module 37: Understand How to Plan and Allocate Work
- Understand How to Plan and Allocate Work
Module 38: Understand How to Monitor a Team’s Performance Against the Plan
- Understand How to Monitor a Team’s Performance Against the Plan
Unit 8600-218: Leading Your Work Team
Credit Value – 2
Guided Learning Hours – 6
Module 39: Understand the Difference Between Leadership and Management
- Difference Between Leadership and Management
- Importance of Leadership Within Own Team
Module 40: Understand a Range of Leadership Styles, their Benefits and Potential Impact on Individuals and Performance
- Range of Different Leadership Styles
- Effects that Leadership has on a Team Performance
Unit 8600-230: Developing Yourself as an Effective Team Member
Credit Value – 3
Guided Learning Hours – 20
Module 41: Understand What is Meant by Teams and Teamwork
- Difference Between a Group and a Team
- Describe how a group becomes a team
- Characteristics of a Good Team
- Advantages of Working in a Team
Module 42: Understand the Importance of Communication within a Team
- Importance of Team Communication
- Barriers to Communication that may Prevent a Team from Working Effectively
Module 43: Know How to Deal with Conflict in a Team
- Causes of Conflict in a Team
- How Can Team Members Reduce Conflicts?
Module 44: Review Own Performance as a Team Member
- Identify Own Strengths and Weakness as a Team Member
- Identify Ways to Improve Own Ability to Function Effectively in a Team
Unit 8600-405: Developing People in the Workplace
Credit Value – 5
Guided Learning Hours – 21
Module 45: Understand the Importance of Promoting Personal Development
- Assess the Potential Benefits to the Organisation of Developing Individuals
- Assess the Benefits to the Individual of Personal Development
Module 46: Be Able to Plan for an Individual’s Development
- What are Expectations?
- How to Manage an Individual’s Expectations in Personal Development
- Development Vehicles
- Develop a Plan to Meet the Identified Development Needs of an Individual
Unit 8600-406: Developing Your Leadership Styles
Credit Value – 4
Guided Learning Hours – 10
Module 47: Understand the Outcomes of Effective Leadership
- Importance of Performance and Engagement in an Organisation
Module 48: Be Able to Assess Own Leadership Styles
- Review Own Leadership Styles by Using a Diagnostic
- Assess the Effectiveness of Leadership Styles
Module 49: Understand the Implications of Own Leadership Styles for Self and for Leadership within Own Organisation
- Self-Assessment for Leadership Skills
- Impact of Changes in the Situation on the Effectiveness of the Adopted Style
- Factors that Impact Leadership Effectiveness
- Assess Leadership Behaviour in Terms of these Factors
- Action Plan for Developing Own leadership Style and Effectiveness
- Benefits of Implementing the Action Plan
- Explain How You Will Monitor and Evaluate the Action Plan
Included
Included
- 24/7 Tutor support
- Interactive course
- Exercise files
- Scenario-based learning
- CMI Level 2 Certificate in Team Leading Assessment
- CMI Level 2 Certificate in Team Leading Certification
Offered In This Course:
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Video Content
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eLearning Materials
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Study Resources
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Completion Certificate
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Tutor Support
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Interactive Quizzes
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Frequently Asked Questions
Q. What is the ILM Level 3 Diploma in Leadership and Management?
The ILM Level 3 Diploma in Leadership and Management is a comprehensive qualification designed to enhance leadership skills, improve management effectiveness, and advance career prospects for aspiring or current managers across various industries, offering practical and strategic insights.
Q. Who should attend this ILM Level 3 Diploma in Leadership and Management?
This course is ideal for Junior Managers, Team Leaders, and Supervisors who are looking to strengthen their leadership capabilities, gain practical management skills, and advance their careers by effectively managing teams and driving organisational success.
Q. What are the topics covered in ILM Level 3 Diploma in Leadership and Management?
This course covers a range of topics, including leadership styles, effective communication, team dynamics, conflict resolution, decision-making, time management, performance management, and developing personal leadership skills to enhance managerial effectiveness.
Q. What are the benefits of completing this diploma?
Completing the diploma enhances your leadership skills, boosts your confidence in managing teams, and improves your career prospects. It provides practical knowledge and recognised credentials, which are valuable for career advancement.