Short course
Effective Leadership through Emotional Intelligence
Course status:
Course ended
Dates:
28/05/2026 - 28/05/2026
Study format:
Short intensive
Fees:
£685.00
Strengthen your leadership with emotional intelligence (EI) skills. This course focuses on how EI can support people-focused leadership, helping you build stronger teams, handle conflict more effectively and increase engagement across your organisation.
You’ll explore how leaders with higher EI make better decisions, foster creativity and ultimately drive greater organisational success. Through practical techniques and real-world examples, you’ll learn how to use EI to enhance team dynamics, boost collaboration and navigate challenging situations with confidence.
Designed for managers and aspiring leaders, this course gives you the mindset and tools to lead with empathy and impact.
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Accommodation
Although not included in the course fee, accommodation may be available at our on-site Rewley House Residential Centre. All bedrooms are en suite and decorated to a high standard, and come with tea- and coffee-making facilities, free Wi-Fi access and Freeview TV. Guests can take advantage of the excellent dining facilities and common room bar, where they may relax and network with others on the programme.
To check prices, availability and to book rooms please visit the Rewley House Residential Centre website.
Programme details
This course explores some of the key skills required to build Emotional Intelligence into your Leadership style. Through challenging material, self-analysis and reflection, this course aims to increase self-awareness in relation to team performance, and begin to develop more effective Leadership skills.
Key Themes
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Introduction to Emotional Intelligence for Leadership: key skills to manage yourself, and be an effective team leader
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Leadership styles: trying out different styles and working out whether they will work for you
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Key skills in EI for Leadership: dealing with conflict, good decision-making, and building resilience
By the end of the course, you will be able to:
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Take the first steps in using Emotional intelligence for Leadership
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Evaluate the strengths and weaknesses of different leadership styles
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Be informed about key EI skills to help with conflict handling, increase resilience and making better decisions
Attending Your Course
Further details will be emailed to you two weeks ahead of your course, this will include registration information and an overview of the course timetable.
If you have not received your joining instructions five working days before the course start date, please get in touch.
In the meantime, you may wish to plan your travel: Travel information
Dr Jane Pollock
Independent Consultant and Researcher
Jane is a Chartered Psychologist, an Independent Consultant in Organisational Psychology, and a tutor and lecturer in Psychology and Statistics. She has a history of highly successful courses in both Psychology and Business streams, and takes a practical approach to a subject crucial to the success of people in organisations.
Certification
In order to be eligible for a certificate of attendance, you will need to attend the whole course. Participants who meet this criterion will be emailed after the end of the course with a link, and instructions on how to access their University of Oxford digital certificate.
The certificate will show your name, the course title and the dates of the course you attended. You will be able to download your certificate, as well as share it on social media if you choose to do so.
Fees
| Description | Costs |
|---|---|
| 1. Standard course fee | £685.00 |
Payment
Fees include course materials, tuition, refreshments and lunch. The price does not include accommodation.
All courses are VAT exempt.
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If you require an invoice for your company or organisation, please email us to request an online enrolment form. Payment is then accepted online, by credit/debit card, or by bank transfer.
Module code: O25C028N1Y
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This course is also available online.