Leadership and Organisational Behaviour

The Leadership and Organisational Behaviour course provides a comprehensive examination of how individuals, groups, and leaders influence behaviour and performance within organisations. Understanding organisational behaviour is essential for effective leadership, as it enables managers and professionals to motivate people, build high-performing teams, manage conflict, and lead change in increasingly complex and digital work environments.

This course is delivered in a fully online, self-paced format, allowing learners to study flexibly while engaging with a wide range of structured learning materials. These include recorded video lectures, downloadable PDF lecture notes and lecture slides, and detailed written course materials. A minimum of 20 hours of study is recommended to ensure thorough engagement with the concepts and their practical application in real organisational contexts.

Throughout the course, learners will explore the psychological, social, and structural factors that shape behaviour at work, alongside classical and contemporary leadership theories. The course integrates theory with practical insights, enabling learners to analyse real-world organisational challenges and apply evidence-based leadership and behavioural frameworks to improve individual, team, and organisational effectiveness.

Course Structure: The course is organised into ten interrelated modules:

1. Foundations of Organisational Behaviour – Introducing key concepts, levels of analysis, and the importance of organisational behaviour in management practice.
2. Personality, Perception & Individual Differences – Examining how personality traits, values, attitudes, and perception influence behaviour and decision-making at work.
3. Motivation & Engagement in Modern Workplaces – Exploring motivation theories and strategies to enhance employee engagement and performance.
4. Group Dynamics, Communication & Team Performance – Analysing group behaviour, communication processes, and factors that contribute to effective teamwork.
5. Organisational Culture & Climate – Understanding how shared values, norms, and climate shape organisational behaviour and performance.
6. Organisational Structure & Design – Assessing different organisational structures and their impact on coordination, control, and flexibility.
7. Leadership Theories & Modern Approaches – Reviewing classical leadership theories alongside contemporary and transformational leadership models.
8. Power, Politics & Influence – Examining the sources and use of power, organisational politics, and influence strategies.
9. Conflict Management & Negotiation – Developing skills to manage conflict constructively and negotiate effectively in organisational settings.
10. Leading Organisational Change in Digital Environments – Applying leadership and behavioural insights to manage change and transformation in digital and dynamic contexts.

Learning Outcomes: By the end of this course, you will be able to:

1. Analyse individual and group behaviour in organisational settings.
2. Evaluate organisational culture and structure and their impact on performance.
3. Assess different leadership styles and approaches in relation to organisational needs.
4. Apply behavioural and leadership frameworks to real-world organisational challenges.
5. Develop strategies to lead teams effectively, manage conflict, and drive positive organisational change.

Course Format:

• Mode of Study: 100% online, self-paced
• Recommended Minimum Duration: 20 hours
• Learning Resources:
  • Recorded video lectures
  • Downloadable PDF lecture notes and lecture slides
  • Written course materials

This course is well suited to managers, team leaders, aspiring executives, and students who wish to strengthen their leadership capability and gain a deeper understanding of how organisational behaviour influences performance, culture, and change in contemporary organisations.

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