Leading People, Teams and Organisations

Learning Outcomes

By the end of this course, learners will be able to:

• Understand key leadership theories and their relevance in manufacturing contexts.
• Develop emotional intelligence and self-awareness for effective leadership.
• Build, manage, and motivate high-performing teams.
• Navigate organizational dynamics and culture in manufacturing enterprises.
• Lead and manage change initiatives effectively.
• Apply leadership frameworks in decision-making and conflict resolution.
• Foster a culture of continuous improvement and innovation within teams.

Modules & Topics

Module 1: Foundations of Leadership in Manufacturing (0.5 ECTS – 5 hours + 7.5 hours)

• Leadership vs. management in manufacturing contexts
• Leadership theories: transformational, transactional, situational
• Leadership styles and their impact on manufacturing outcomes

Module 2: Emotional Intelligence and Self-Leadership (0.5 ECTS – 5 hours + 7.5 hours)

• Self-awareness and self-regulation
• Empathy and social skills for leaders
• Mindfulness and resilience in leadership
• Personal leadership development plans

Module 3: Building and Leading Teams (0.75 ECTS – 7.5 hours + 10 hours)

• Team dynamics and stages of team development
• Leading cross-functional and multicultural teams in manufacturing
• Motivation theories and practical applications (Herzberg, Maslow, McClelland)
• Managing conflicts and facilitating collaboration

Module 4: Organizational Culture and Dynamics (0.5 ECTS – 5 hours + 7.5 hours)

• Understanding and shaping organizational culture
• Power, politics, and influence in organizations
• Leadership communication and feedback mechanisms
• Ethical leadership and decision-making

Module 5: Leading Change and Innovation (0.5 ECTS – 5 hours + 7.5 hours)

• Change management frameworks (Kotter’s 8 Steps, Lewin’s Change Model)
• Overcoming resistance to change
• Leading innovation and continuous improvement cultures
• Practical change leadership case studies from manufacturing industries

Module 6: Leadership for Operational Excellence (0.25 ECTS – 2.5 hours + 5 hours)

• Aligning leadership with operational excellence initiatives
• Coaching and mentoring teams for Kaizen and Lean implementation
• Sustaining performance improvements through leadership

Pedagogy

• Case studies from manufacturing leadership scenarios (Siemens, Tata, Bosch)
• Role plays and simulations for leading team meetings and conflict resolution
• Peer discussions and reflective exercises
• Guest lectures from IIM, ICT, and industry leaders on practical leadership experiences
• Integration with Factory Simulation Games to practice decision-making under constraints

Assessment Structure

Capstone Alignment

Learners will prepare a Leadership Action Plan to:

• Lead a team initiative within their organization.
• Facilitate a small-scale change aligned with operational excellence or ESG goals.
• Reflect on personal leadership growth during implementation.

Certification

“Leading People, Teams and Organizations - for Manufacturing Industry Leaders” module completion certificate with ECTS credits under Mentogram’s Global TEMBA program, accredited under European Standards.