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Course · 300 h · 5 modules
Leadership Course in Small Teams
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…
Duration300 h
FormatOnline
Starts23 November
Places20 / 20
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Programme overview
What is the Leadership Course in Small Teams?
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.
Programme type
Course
Study mode
Online
Duration
300 hours
Modules
5
Start date
08-12-2026
Programme highlights
- 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.
- Take your team to the next level!
Curriculum
Programme Structure
The programme is structured in 5 modules, listed below in order of study.
01
Leadership Fundamentals, Role of Small Team Responsible and Dynamics
- Leadership concept and differences between leading, coordinating, supervising, accompanying and motivating
- Characteristics of small teams: closeness, direct communication, flexibility, trust and mutual dependence
- Role of the leader in the organisation of work, decision making, problem solving and cohesion of the group
- Leadership Styles: Directive, Participatory, Delegator, Coach, Situational and Results Oriented
- Frequent errors: micromanagement, lack of clarity, favoritism, weak communication and lack of follow-up
02
Effective communication, trust and daily coordination of the team
- Clear communication of objectives, priorities, tasks, expectations and success criteria
- Active listening, helpful questions, constructive feedback and difficult conversations in reduced teams
- Brief meetings, operational monitoring, informal coordination and information management shared
- Building trust through consistency, transparency, respect and fulfillment of commitments
- Prevention of misunderstandings, rumors, unproductive silences and conflicts due to lack of communication
03
Delegation, organisation of work and management of responsibilities
- Fundamentals of delegation and differences between assigning tasks, transferring responsibility and abandoning follow-up
- Distribution of functions according to skills, workload, experience, motivation and team needs
- Definition of priorities, deadlines, quality standards and expected levels of autonomy
- Monitoring without excessive control through simple indicators, periodic reviews and advance agreements
- Error management, learning, correction and support without disavowing or demotivating
04
Motivation, work environment and conflict management in small teams
- Motivational factors: recognition, purpose, development, participation, justice and sense of belonging
- Early identification of demotivation, wear, tension, low involvement and problems of coexistence
- Management of interpersonal conflicts through mediation, direct conversation, agreements and follow-up
- Management of difficult profiles, resistance to change, low responsibility or excessive protagonism
- Creating a climate of respect, collabouration, trust and orientation to solutions
05
Applied leadership project in small teams
- Case definition: work team, entrepreneurship, operational area, temporary project or collabourative group
- Team Diagnosis: Roles, Communication, Motivation, Conflicts, Strengths and Opportunities for Improvement
- Design of the leadership plan with objectives, direction style, communication routines and follow-up criteria
- Development of the delegation model, distribution of responsibilities, priorities and support mechanisms
- Climate Improvement Plan, Conflict Management, Motivation, Productivity and Continuous Learning
Workload
Study Time and Workload
300 hours of study, online and at your own pace. Move the slider to the hours a week you can really put in.
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Who it is for
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 wan
Faculty
Academic direction and faculty
The teaching team at Navalis: working professionals who deliver and oversee the institute's programmes.
Eng. Diego Cifuentes
Cap. Javier Abaroa (MCA)
Dr. Pau Ferrer
Dr. Nuria Llobregat
Eng. Javier Bañuls
Eng. Sofía Marquina
Eng. Tomás Riera
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Outcomes
Learning Outcomes
- 01Foster an environment of trust and open communication
- 02Delegating tasks effectively to maximize individual and collective potential
- 03Resolving conflicts constructively to maintain team harmony and productivity
- 04Inspire and motivate team members to achieve common goals
- 05Facilitating collaborative decision-making to optimize results
- 06Guiding the team towards achieving objectives, adapting to changes and challenges
Careers
Career Opportunities
01Team Supervisor: task coordination, conflict management, and team motivation.
02Project Coordinator: planning, monitoring, and control of small-scale projects.
03Area Manager: resource management, task assignment, and performance evaluation.
04Production Team Leader: process optimization, quality control, and safety.
05Sales Team Leader: goal management, team motivation, and results tracking.
06Customer Service Representative: complaint management, problem-solving, and customer retention.
07Workgroup Facilitator: facilitating meetings, managing communication, and decision-making.
08NGO Volunteering: Coordination of activities, resource management, and motivation of volunteers.
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Questions
Entry Requirements
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 Institute + operational portfolio (tracks, SOPs, reports and KPIs) useful for audits and employment.
Online admissions
Admissions Process
No waiting for a phone call. If your documents are complete, you can pay in the same session.
Entry requirements
Academic/Professional Profile:Training in areas of administration, human resources, psychology, or demonstrable experience in team management.Skills and Competencies:Effective communication skills, motivation and conflict management skills, basic knowledge of group dynamics.Experience:Previous experience leading or actively participating in small teams is valued.Additional Requirements:Availability to participate in training activities outside of working hours, if applicable.```
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