ILM Level 2 in Leadership and Team Skills

This team leader skills qualification is designed to help boost your performance as a team member and help you transition from working in a team to leading a team.

It will help practising team leaders to be more effective and confident in their roles. On the course, you will explore team leader qualities and behaviours before considering how you can manage yourself more effectively to fulfil your team leader duties better.

Course Facts

Duration: 4 Day/s
Course price: From +VAT
Who it’s for:
*Prices cover course materials & initial exams (Resits not included)
Entry Requirements: There are no entry requirements
Assessment: Two or more structured answer questions
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ILM Level 2 in Leadership and Team Skills Information

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ILM Level 2 Award in Leadership and Team Skills is ideal for practising team leaders, helping them become more effective and confident in their role.

The course also supports new or aspiring team leaders – helping them make the transition from working in a team to leading a team.

Topics covered in TSW’s open programme course include (note that an in-house ILM level 2 Award may be very different as units can be selected to meet your needs):

Managing Yourself

  • Setting SMART objectives and using them to prioritise your own actions
  • Simple time management techniques
  • Personal objectives in relation to team objectives
  • Causes and impacts of stress in the workplace
  • Implications of stress in the workplace and simple stress management techniques
  • Available sources of support
  • Action planning and review techniques

Understanding Effective Team Working

  • Differences between groups and teams, particularly in the workplace
  • Characteristics of a good team and the advantages of teamwork
  • How groups are formed using the Tuckman Model
  • How to identify team roles and their implications using Belbin
  • Possible types of problem behaviour and causes of disagreement and conflict

Developing Yourself as a Team Leader

  • The various roles, functions and responsibilities of a team leader – depending on the workplace
  • Exploring the qualities of a team leader
  • Limits of authority and accountability, and how these are defined
  • Personal skills and abilities for effective team-leading
  • Using reflective learning skills to improve performance
  • Receiving and responding positively to feedback

Workplace Communication

  • Understand the stages of communication
  • Consider barriers and how to overcome them
  • Evaluate the effectiveness of communication methods
  • Apply a number of methods of communication to your team

Tutorial

  • One-to-one support with the tutor

Pre-Course Preparation

There is no pre-course preparation required for this award; though TSW would encourage the learner to consider the topic areas outlined and how they relate to your organisation and experiences.

Benefits for the learner:

  • Learn core leadership and management skills
  • Put these skills into practice in your workplace
  • Improve your team’s performance
  • Get a nationally-recognised qualification

Benefits for the employer:

  • Effective team leaders and motivated teams
  • Increased productivity
  • Customise this qualification to suit organisational and individual needs
  • The workplace-based assessment ensures new skills are effectively transferred to the job

The ILM Level 2 Award qualification is assessed using a range of short answer questions that follow each of the following units:

  1. Developing Yourself as a Team Leader
  2. Understanding Effective Team Working

In-House Delivery Exclusively For Your Organisation

This course can be delivered exclusively for your organisation, in any location or virtually through Microsoft Teams or Zoom.

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Our ILM Level 2 in Leadership and Team Skills Trainers

At TSW we pride ourselves on the expertise and quality of our trainers and consultants. Each is chosen for their working experience and hard-earned knowledge. Here are just some of our trainers for this course:

Lynne Landricombe - Portrait Image - TSW Business Skills and Leadership and Management Trainer
Lynne Landricombe
A passionate Coach, Facilitator and Trainer with over 25 years of leadership and management experience
Liz Oseland Portrait Image - TSW Business Skills and Leadership and Management Trainer
Liz Oseland
A passionate Coach, Facilitator and Trainer with over 15 years of blended learning experience
David Laing Portrait Image - TSW Business Skills and Leadership and Management Trainer
David Laing
A highly experienced facilitator with over 17 years of delivering high-quality training to blue-chip organisations and SMEs.
Andrew Ashby Portrait Image - TSW Business Skills and Management Trainer
Andrew Ashby
With over 25 years of experience, Andrew has established himself as a trusted Customer Service & Leadership Development authority.

Boost Your Team’s Skills with Our In-House Training

At TSW, we recognise that each organisation has unique needs. That’s why our in-house training programmes aim to address your specific challenges and objectives. To do that we ensure that the training content is directly relevant to your team’s roles and responsibilities, making the learning experience more impactful and immediately applicable.

At TSW, we recognise that each organisation has unique needs. Our bespoke in-house training programmes are designed to address your specific challenges and objectives. This ensures that the training content is directly relevant to your team’s roles and responsibilities, making the learning experience more impactful and immediately applicable.

Training several employees via public courses can be both costly and logistically difficult. With TSW’s in-house training, you save on travel and accommodation expenses, and the overall cost per delegate is significantly lowered. This makes in-house training a cost-effective solution, particularly for larger groups.

TSW’s in-house training sessions are arranged to fit your schedule, minimising operational disruptions. Whether you prefer weekdays, weekends, or evening sessions, we can accommodate your needs. Conducting training at your premises ensures your team remains in a familiar environment, enhancing the learning experience and reducing downtime.

In-house training at TSW brings your team together, fostering better communication and collaboration. Employees can share experiences and build stronger working relationships. This not only boosts morale but also promotes a unified approach to problem-solving within your organisation.

Public training sessions can pose risks when discussing company-specific issues. TSW’s in-house training guarantees confidentiality, allowing your team to freely address and resolve internal challenges. This level of discretion is crucial for maintaining a competitive edge and operational integrity.

By delivering training in the workplace, TSW ensures that employees can immediately apply what they’ve learned. This immediate integration of new skills helps in retaining knowledge and enhances overall productivity.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

In this section, you will find all of the questions we are frequently asked about this course. Still can’t find the information you are looking for? Send us an enquiry and we’ll get back to you.

A Level 2 course is an entry-level qualification. You don’t need any prior experience or qualifications to join. A Level 2 ILM is aimed at Team Leaders and Supervisors. 

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