Leadership Course in Small Teams
Why this course?
This Leadership in Small Teams course
Provides you with the essential tools and strategies to inspire, motivate, and guide your team to success. You will learn to communicate effectively, delegate tasks intelligently, and resolve conflicts constructively. Develop your ability to foster a positive and collaborative work environment, maximizing individual and collective performance.
Differentiating Advantages
- Proven Strategies: Leadership techniques based on psychology and team management.
- Effective Communication: Skills for active listening, giving constructive feedback, and motivating your team.
- Conflict Resolution: Methods for addressing disagreements and fostering collaboration.
- Smart Delegation: Learn to assign tasks based on individual strengths and promote growth.
- Case Studies: Analysis of real-life situations and simulations to apply what you’ve learned.
- Modality: Online
- Level: Cursos
- Hours: 150 H
- Start date: 26-07-2026
Availability: 1 in stock
Who is it aimed at?
- Team leaders and supervisors looking to enhance cohesion, effective communication, and conflict resolution within their teams.
- HR professionals and trainers interested in implementing leadership development programs adapted to smaller work environments.
- Entrepreneurs and startup leaders who need to build high-performing teams from the early stages of their business.
- Project team members who want to improve their collaboration and actively contribute to a positive and productive work environment.
- Students and recent graduates aspiring to leadership roles and wanting to acquire practical skills to successfully manage teams.
Flexibility for your Development
Access content at your own pace: downloadable materials, practical exercises, discussion forums, and supplementary resources available 24/7.
Objectives and competencies
Foster an environment of trust and open communication:
“Establish clear and respectful communication protocols, promoting active listening and constructive feedback among all team members.”
Delegating tasks effectively to maximize individual and collective potential:
Assign clear responsibilities, define expectations and provide the necessary autonomy, fostering trust and skills development within the team.
Resolving conflicts constructively to maintain team harmony and productivity:
“Promote open communication and honest feedback, using active listening and mediation techniques to address disagreements and build collaborative solutions that benefit the team.”
Inspire and motivate team members to achieve common goals:
Encourage collaboration, mutual recognition, and celebrate team achievements, reinforcing an environment of trust and support.
Facilitating collaborative decision-making to optimize results:
Implement consensus methodologies (Delphi, weighted voting) and data visualization tools to prioritize strategic options based on criteria weighted by stakeholders.
Guiding the team towards achieving objectives, adapting to changes and challenges:
Promote effective communication, agile decision-making, and proactive risk management, empowering the team to overcome obstacles and optimize performance.
Curriculum - Modules
- Comprehensive Maritime Incident Management: protocols, roles, and chain of command for coordinated response
- Operational Planning and Execution: briefing, routes, weather windows, and go/no-go criteria
- Rapid Risk Assessment: criticality matrix, scene control, and decision-making under pressure
- Operational Communication: VHF/GMDSS, standardized reports, and inter-agency liaison
- Tactical Mobility and Safe Boarding: RHIB maneuvers, approach, mooring, and recovery
- Equipment and Technologies: PPE, signaling, satellite tracking, and field data logging
- Immediate Care of the Affected: primary assessment, hypothermia, trauma, and stabilization for evacuation
- Adverse Environmental Conditions: swell, Visibility, flows, and operational mitigation
Simulation and training: critical scenarios, use of VR/AR, and exercises with performance metrics
Documentation and continuous improvement: lessons learned, indicators (MTTA/MTTR), and SOP updates
- Fundamentals of Influence: Persuasion models, cognitive biases, and ethics in influence.
- Persuasive Communication: Public Speaking Techniques, body language, and active listening.
- Intrinsic and Extrinsic Motivation: Motivation theories, incentive design, and recognition.
- Inspirational Leadership: Vision, values, charisma, and building trust.
- Group Dynamics: Roles, norms, cohesion, and conflict.
- Team Facilitation: Brainstorming techniques, collaborative decision-making, and managing effective meetings.
- Emotional Intelligence in Leadership: Self-awareness, self-regulation, and empathy and social skills.
Change Management: Resistance to change, communicating change, and implementation strategies.
Conflict Resolution: Negotiation, mediation, and handling difficult situations.
Creating Synergy: Fostering collaboration, diversity, and creative thinking.
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- Fundamentals of Influence: Models, psychological principles, and cognitive biases.
- Persuasive Communication: Active listening techniques, rapport, and nonverbal language.
- Synergy and Teamwork: Group dynamics, roles, and stages of team development.
- Conflict Resolution: Negotiation, mediation, and tension management strategies.
- Micro-leadership: Empowerment, effective delegation, and constructive feedback.
- Emotional Intelligence: Self-awareness, self-management, social awareness, and relationship management.
- Situational Leadership: Adapting leadership style to the context and the team.
- Value Creation: Identifying opportunities, innovation, and continuous improvement.
- Culture Collaboration: Fostering trust, respect, and open communication.
Ethics and responsibility: Integrity, transparency, and commitment to the common good.
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- Introduction to Team Management: Key Concepts and Roles
- Situational Leadership: Adapting Your Style to the Team’s Needs
- Effective Communication: Active Listening, Feedback, and Conflict Resolution
- Intrinsic and Extrinsic Motivation: Strategies to Boost Engagement
- Effective Delegation: Empowerment and Skills Development
- Performance Management: Goal Setting, Monitoring, and Evaluation
- Creating a Positive Work Environment: Fostering Collaboration and Respect
- Managing Diversity: Inclusion and Leveraging Differences
- Time Management and Task Prioritization: Optimizing Productivity team.
- Measuring Success: Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) and Results Analysis.
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- Introduction to group structure: definition, typology, and dynamics.
- Stages of group development: forming, storming, norming, performing, and adjourning.
- Roles and status within the group: influence, leadership, and cohesion.
- Individual and group motivation: theories, techniques, and influencing factors.
- Effective communication in groups: active listening, feedback, and communication channels.
- Types of group conflicts: causes, manifestations, and consequences.
- Conflict management strategies: negotiation, mediation, and arbitration.
- Problem-solving techniques in groups: brainstorming, Ishikawa diagram.
- Emotional intelligence and its application in group management and conflicts.
- Ethics and responsibility in group management and conflict resolution.
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- System Architecture and Components: Structural design, materials, and subsystems (mechanical, electrical, electronic, and fluid) with selection and assembly criteria for marine environments
- Fundamentals and Principles of Operation: Physical and engineering foundations (thermodynamics, fluid mechanics, electricity, control, and materials) that explain performance and operating limits
- Safety and Environmental (SHE): Risk analysis, PPE, LOTO, hazardous atmospheres, spill and waste management, and emergency response plans
- Applicable Regulations and Standards: IMO/ISO/IEC requirements and local regulations;
- Conformance criteria, certification, and best practices for operation and maintenance
- Inspection, testing, and diagnostics: Visual/dimensional inspection, functional testing, data analysis, and predictive techniques (vibration, thermography, fluid analysis) to identify root causes
- Preventive and predictive maintenance: Hourly/cycle/seasonal plans, lubrication, adjustments, calibrations, consumable replacement, post-service verification, and operational reliability
- Instrumentation, tools, and metrology: Measuring and testing equipment, diagnostic software, calibration and traceability; selection criteria, safe use, and storage
- Onboard integration and interfaces: Mechanical, electrical, fluid, and data compatibility; Sealing and watertightness, EMC/EMI, corrosion protection, and interoperability testing.
Quality, acceptance testing, and commissioning: process and materials control, FAT/SAT, bench and sea trials, go/no-go criteria, and evidence documentation.
Technical documentation and integrated practice: logs, checklists, reports, and a complete case study (safety → diagnosis → intervention → verification → report) applicable to any system.
Plan de estudio - Módulos
- Comprehensive Maritime Incident Management: protocols, roles, and chain of command for coordinated response
- Operational Planning and Execution: briefing, routes, weather windows, and go/no-go criteria
- Rapid Risk Assessment: criticality matrix, scene control, and decision-making under pressure
- Operational Communication: VHF/GMDSS, standardized reports, and inter-agency liaison
- Tactical Mobility and Safe Boarding: RHIB maneuvers, approach, mooring, and recovery
- Equipment and Technologies: PPE, signaling, satellite tracking, and field data logging
- Immediate Care of the Affected: primary assessment, hypothermia, trauma, and stabilization for evacuation
- Adverse Environmental Conditions: swell, Visibility, flows, and operational mitigation
Simulation and training: critical scenarios, use of VR/AR, and exercises with performance metrics
Documentation and continuous improvement: lessons learned, indicators (MTTA/MTTR), and SOP updates
- Fundamentals of Influence: Persuasion models, cognitive biases, and ethics in influence.
- Persuasive Communication: Public Speaking Techniques, body language, and active listening.
- Intrinsic and Extrinsic Motivation: Motivation theories, incentive design, and recognition.
- Inspirational Leadership: Vision, values, charisma, and building trust.
- Group Dynamics: Roles, norms, cohesion, and conflict.
- Team Facilitation: Brainstorming techniques, collaborative decision-making, and managing effective meetings.
- Emotional Intelligence in Leadership: Self-awareness, self-regulation, and empathy and social skills.
Change Management: Resistance to change, communicating change, and implementation strategies.
Conflict Resolution: Negotiation, mediation, and handling difficult situations.
Creating Synergy: Fostering collaboration, diversity, and creative thinking.
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- Fundamentals of Influence: Models, psychological principles, and cognitive biases.
- Persuasive Communication: Active listening techniques, rapport, and nonverbal language.
- Synergy and Teamwork: Group dynamics, roles, and stages of team development.
- Conflict Resolution: Negotiation, mediation, and tension management strategies.
- Micro-leadership: Empowerment, effective delegation, and constructive feedback.
- Emotional Intelligence: Self-awareness, self-management, social awareness, and relationship management.
- Situational Leadership: Adapting leadership style to the context and the team.
- Value Creation: Identifying opportunities, innovation, and continuous improvement.
- Culture Collaboration: Fostering trust, respect, and open communication.
Ethics and responsibility: Integrity, transparency, and commitment to the common good.
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- Introduction to Team Management: Key Concepts and Roles
- Situational Leadership: Adapting Your Style to the Team’s Needs
- Effective Communication: Active Listening, Feedback, and Conflict Resolution
- Intrinsic and Extrinsic Motivation: Strategies to Boost Engagement
- Effective Delegation: Empowerment and Skills Development
- Performance Management: Goal Setting, Monitoring, and Evaluation
- Creating a Positive Work Environment: Fostering Collaboration and Respect
- Managing Diversity: Inclusion and Leveraging Differences
- Time Management and Task Prioritization: Optimizing Productivity team.
- Measuring Success: Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) and Results Analysis.
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- Introduction to group structure: definition, typology, and dynamics.
- Stages of group development: forming, storming, norming, performing, and adjourning.
- Roles and status within the group: influence, leadership, and cohesion.
- Individual and group motivation: theories, techniques, and influencing factors.
- Effective communication in groups: active listening, feedback, and communication channels.
- Types of group conflicts: causes, manifestations, and consequences.
- Conflict management strategies: negotiation, mediation, and arbitration.
- Problem-solving techniques in groups: brainstorming, Ishikawa diagram.
- Emotional intelligence and its application in group management and conflicts.
- Ethics and responsibility in group management and conflict resolution.
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- System Architecture and Components: Structural design, materials, and subsystems (mechanical, electrical, electronic, and fluid) with selection and assembly criteria for marine environments
- Fundamentals and Principles of Operation: Physical and engineering foundations (thermodynamics, fluid mechanics, electricity, control, and materials) that explain performance and operating limits
- Safety and Environmental (SHE): Risk analysis, PPE, LOTO, hazardous atmospheres, spill and waste management, and emergency response plans
- Applicable Regulations and Standards: IMO/ISO/IEC requirements and local regulations;
- Conformance criteria, certification, and best practices for operation and maintenance
- Inspection, testing, and diagnostics: Visual/dimensional inspection, functional testing, data analysis, and predictive techniques (vibration, thermography, fluid analysis) to identify root causes
- Preventive and predictive maintenance: Hourly/cycle/seasonal plans, lubrication, adjustments, calibrations, consumable replacement, post-service verification, and operational reliability
- Instrumentation, tools, and metrology: Measuring and testing equipment, diagnostic software, calibration and traceability; selection criteria, safe use, and storage
- Onboard integration and interfaces: Mechanical, electrical, fluid, and data compatibility; Sealing and watertightness, EMC/EMI, corrosion protection, and interoperability testing.
Quality, acceptance testing, and commissioning: process and materials control, FAT/SAT, bench and sea trials, go/no-go criteria, and evidence documentation.
Technical documentation and integrated practice: logs, checklists, reports, and a complete case study (safety → diagnosis → intervention → verification → report) applicable to any system.
- Introduction to Group Dynamics: Definition, Types, and Applications
- Stages of Group Development: Forming, Storming, Norming, Performing, and Adjourning
- Roles in the Group: Task Roles, Maintenance Roles, and Individual Roles
- Effective Communication in Groups: Active Listening, Feedback, and Assertiveness
- Facilitation Techniques: Brainstorming, Role-Playing, Debates, and Simulations
- Social Influence: Persuasion, Conformity, Obedience, and Resistance
- Micro-Leadership: Situational Leadership, Delegation, and Empowerment
- Conflict Management in Groups: Identification, Prevention, and Resolution
- Emotional Intelligence in Leadership: Self-Awareness, Self-Regulation, Motivation, Empathy, and Skills social
Ethics and responsibility in group facilitation and leadership
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- Fundamentals of Influence: Definition, models, and key principles.
- Psychology of Persuasion: Cognitive biases and heuristics.
- Assertive Communication: Techniques and skills for expressing ideas clearly and respectfully.
- Micromanagement: Identification, Impact, and Alternatives.
- Empathy and Active Listening: Building strong relationships and understanding perspectives.
- Conflict Management: Resolution strategies and assertive negotiation.
- The Art of Feedback: Giving and receiving constructive feedback for growth.
- Emotional Intelligence: Recognizing and managing our own and others’ emotions.
- Building Trust: Establishing credibility and fostering collaboration.
- Ethics of Influence: Responsibility and transparency in the use of these skills.
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- Introduction to group dynamics: definition, types, and benefits.
- Stages of group development: forming, storming, norming, performing, and adjourning.
- Roles in a group: functional and dysfunctional roles and their impact on group dynamics.
- Group dynamics techniques: brainstorming, role-playing, Phillips 66, etc.
- The art of feedback: definition, importance, and types of feedback (positive, negative, constructive).
- Rules for giving and receiving feedback effectively: active listening, empathy, and respect.
- Barriers to communication: how to overcome resistance to feedback.
- Motivation: definition, theories of motivation (Maslow, Herzberg, McGregor).
- Motivation techniques: intrinsic and extrinsic, SMART goal setting.
- Creating a motivating and collaborative work environment.
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- Introduction to Agility: Agile Manifesto, values, and principles.
- Scrum: Roles, events (sprint, daily stand-up, review, retrospective), and artifacts (backlog).
- Kanban: Workflow visualization, WIP limitation, and continuous improvement.
- Lean Startup: Build-Measure-Learn cycle, Minimum Viable Product (MVP).
- Design Thinking: User-centered innovation process.
- Servant Leadership: Facilitating team growth and removing obstacles.
- Emotional Intelligence: Self-awareness, self-management, social awareness, and relationship management.
- Communication Effective: Active listening, constructive feedback, nonviolent communication.
Change Management: Addressing resistance, communicating the vision, engaging the team.
Conflict Resolution: Negotiation, mediation, and collaborative resolution techniques.
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Career opportunities
- Team Supervisor: task coordination, conflict management, and team motivation.
- Project Coordinator: planning, monitoring, and control of small-scale projects.
- Area Manager: resource management, task assignment, and performance evaluation.
- Production Team Leader: process optimization, quality control, and safety.
- Sales Team Leader: goal management, team motivation, and results tracking.
- Customer Service Representative: complaint management, problem-solving, and customer retention.
- Workgroup Facilitator: facilitating meetings, managing communication, and decision-making.
- NGO Volunteering: Coordination of activities, resource management, and motivation of volunteers.
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Admission requirements
Academic/professional profile:
Degree/Bachelor's degree in Nautical Science/Maritime Transport, Naval/Marine Engineering, or a related field; or proven professional experience in bridge/operations.
Language proficiency:
Recommended functional maritime English (SMCP) for simulations and technical materials.
5. Induction
Updated resume, copy of degree or seaman's book, ID card/passport, letter of motivation.
Technical requirements (for online):
Equipment with camera/microphone, stable connection, ≥ 24” monitor recommended for ECDIS/Radar-ARPA.
Admission process and dates
1. Online
application
(form + documents).
2. Academic review and interview
(profile/objectives/schedule compatibility).
3. Admission decision
(+ scholarship proposal if applicable).
4. Reservation of place
(deposit) and registration.
5. Induction
(access to campus, calendars, simulator guides).
Scholarships and grants
- Master Influence: Learn to inspire and motivate your team toward common goals.
- Effective Communication: Develop key skills for clear, concise, and persuasive communication.
- Conflict Resolution: Acquire practical tools to manage and resolve conflicts constructively.
- Strategic Delegation: Learn to delegate tasks effectively, optimizing team performance.
- Constructive Feedback: Master the art of giving and receiving feedback to foster individual and team growth.
Testimonials
I implemented the leadership strategies I learned during the training to lead a team of five on a software project with a tight deadline. Through clear communication, effective delegation, and constant motivation, we not only delivered the project on time and within budget, but we also exceeded the client’s expectations in terms of functionality. The team felt empowered and engaged, resulting in a significant increase in productivity and morale.
This Psychology, Leadership, and Wellbeing course provided me with practical tools for effectively managing teams, understanding individual motivations, and fostering a positive work environment. I applied the techniques I learned on assertive communication and conflict resolution, achieving a 15% increase in team productivity and a significant improvement in the work climate.
I implemented the leadership strategies I learned to motivate my software development team, successfully delivering the project two weeks ahead of schedule with 15% fewer reported errors, exceeding client expectations and improving team morale.
I implemented the leadership strategies I had learned to guide my team in developing new software. We assigned roles based on individual strengths, fostered open communication, and resolved conflicts constructively. The result was a product delivered on time and to the required specifications, as well as a more cohesive and motivated team.
Frequently asked questions
A team works together towards a common goal, while a group is simply a collection of individuals.
Yes. The itinerary includes ECDIS/Radar-ARPA/BRM with harbor, ocean, fog, storm, and SAR scenarios.
Online with live sessions; hybrid option for simulator/practical placements through agreements.
An effective leader in small teams facilitates open communication, empowers members, fosters collaboration, and focuses on achieving shared goals.
Recommended functional SMCP. We offer support materials for standard phraseology.
Yes, with a relevant degree or experience in maritime/port operations. The admissions interview will confirm suitability.
Optional (3–6 months) through Companies & Collaborations and the Alumni Network.
Simulator practice (rubrics), defeat plans, SOPs, checklists, micro-tests and applied TFM.
A degree from Navalis Magna University + operational portfolio (tracks, SOPs, reports and KPIs) useful for audits and employment.
- Introduction to Agility: Agile Manifesto, values, and principles.
- Scrum: Roles, events (sprint, daily stand-up, review, retrospective), and artifacts (backlog).
- Kanban: Workflow visualization, WIP limitation, and continuous improvement.
- Lean Startup: Build-Measure-Learn cycle, Minimum Viable Product (MVP).
- Design Thinking: User-centered innovation process.
- Servant Leadership: Facilitating team growth and removing obstacles.
- Emotional Intelligence: Self-awareness, self-management, social awareness, and relationship management.
- Communication Effective: Active listening, constructive feedback, nonviolent communication.
Change Management: Addressing resistance, communicating the vision, engaging the team.
Conflict Resolution: Negotiation, mediation, and collaborative resolution techniques.
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Request information
- Complete the Application Form
- Attach your CV/Qualifications (if you have them to hand).
- Indicate your preferred cohort (January/May/September) and whether you want the hybrid option with simulator sessions.
Teachers
Eng. Tomás Riera
Full Professor
Eng. Tomás Riera
Full Professor
Naval engineer specializing in the selection, integration, and optimization of propulsion systems for yachts, high-speed craft, and service vessels.
Eng. Sofía Marquina
Full Professor
Eng. Sofía Marquina
Full Professor
Materials engineer specializing in marine composites and corrosion protection systems for ships, yachts, and port structures.
Eng. Javier Bañuls
Full Professor
Eng. Javier Bañuls
Full Professor
Naval electrical engineer with over fifteen years of experience in the design, integration, and operation of power and automation systems.
Dr. Nuria Llobregat
Full Professor
Dr. Nuria Llobregat
Full Professor
Specialist in meteorological and operational decision-making for coastal and offshore navigation, integrating wind, wave, and current models.
Dr. Pau Ferrer
Full Professor
Dr. Pau Ferrer
Full Professor
Naval engineer with a PhD in applied hydrodynamics and over a decade of experience designing high-performance hulls and marine structures.
Cap. Javier Abaroa (MCA)
Full Professor
Cap. Javier Abaroa (MCA)
Full Professor
MCA-certified captain with command of ocean-going vessels, specializing in advanced maneuvering, navigation management, and bridge safety.