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Leadership Styles training

Four microlessons, each under 5 minutes, on leadership styles and the DiSC model, so you can adapt how you communicate, with a short quiz.

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About this course

What the Leadership Styles course covers

This course covers leadership styles and self-awareness in four microlessons, each under 5 minutes. It's built for managers who want to communicate well with different people, and covers situational leadership, the four DiSC styles and their core needs, how to spot each style and why misunderstandings happen between them. It ends with four multiple-choice questions on the DiSC styles.

Learning outcomes

What your people will be able to do

  • Recognize different leadership styles and when each one fits
  • Adapt your leadership to the situation and the team
  • Use the DiSC model to improve how you manage and communicate
  • Tailor your approach to each team member's DiSC style
  • Spot why misunderstandings happen between styles
  • Build self-awareness about your own communication style
Course contents

4 microlessons

Each microlesson is a short, TikTok-style video lesson, with knowledge checks along the way.

1The Best Leadership Style for New Managers
2A Manager's Guide to DISC for Personality-Powered Leadership
3DISC personality profile
4Sarah Gibson - DiSC Communication Styles

  1. The Best Leadership Style for New Managers: Why the right leadership style depends on the situation.
  2. A Manager's Guide to DISC for Personality-Powered Leadership: Using the DISC model to adapt how you lead each personality on your team.
  3. DISC personality profile: The four DiSC styles and the core needs behind each one.
  4. Sarah Gibson - DiSC Communication Styles: Spotting each DiSC style and adjusting how you communicate.
Audience

Who should take this course

Who it's for

  • New managers working out their leadership style
  • Team leads managing people with different personalities
  • Anyone who wants fewer misunderstandings and less conflict at work
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Your questions answered

Questions about Leadership Styles training

How long is the Leadership Styles course?

It's made up of 4 microlessons, each under 5 minutes, plus four multiple-choice questions. Learners can finish it in one sitting or spread it over a few days, and 5Mins sends reminders until it is done.

How are learners assessed?

The course ends with four multiple-choice questions that check you can tell the DiSC styles apart.

What does the course cover?

Situational leadership, the four DiSC styles and their core needs, how to spot each style in real life and how to adjust your communication to build better relationships.

Who should take Leadership Styles training?

New managers, team leads managing a mix of personalities, and anyone who wants to communicate better with colleagues.

Can I try the course first?

Yes. Request a free sample lesson and book a short demo with our team. After your demo, we'll share sample lessons with you so you can see the format for yourself.

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