Empowering Leadership: Strategies for Effective Management and Team Building

Course Introduction

This workshop is designed to help participants gain a clear understanding of what distinguishes leadership from management, explore various leadership styles, and build practical skills for team leadership. Through a mix of lectures, group activities, self-assessments, and case studies, participants will develop the ability to lead with confidence and integrity.

 

Course Objectives

By the end of this workshop, participants will be able to:

  • Differentiate between leadership and management

  • Identify and describe various leadership styles and their impacts.

  • Assess their personal leadership style using self-assessment tools.

  • Understand the importance of professional conduct and competence in leadership.

  • Develop strategies for effectively leading and motivating teams.

  • Apply team-building theories to create and manage effective teams.

  • Address common leadership challenges with practical solutions.

 

Target Audience

  • Team leaders and supervisors in the construction industry

  • Newly promoted managers

  • HR professionals seeking to support leadership development

  • Anyone interested in improving their leadership and team management skills

 

Course Benefits

  • Gain clarity on what makes an effective leader

  • Learn how to adapt leadership styles to different situations

  • Discover practical tools to motivate and manage teams

  • Build self-awareness through quizzes and reflection

  • Address common workplace leadership issues with proven strategies

 

Course Outline

  • Introduction to leadership vs. management

  • Overview of leadership styles (e.g. democratic, autocratic, transformational)

  • Self-assessment to identify personal leadership styles

  • Application of leadership styles through case studies and role-play

  • Importance of professional conduct and competence

  • Team dynamics and theories (e.g. Belbin, MBTI, Tuckman)

  • Team-building strategies and exercises

  • Addressing common leadership challenges (e.g. social loafing, difficult team dynamics)

 

Course Fees (Incl GST)

SCAL member: $175.00

Non-member: $210.00

 

Speaker Profile

Dr. Shamsir Ali, Hon. D.H.Sc., MSc

HSE & Security Leader | ISO Standards Specialist | WSQ-Certified Educator

 

Dr. Shamsir Ali brings over 20 years of practical experience in Health, Safety, Environment (HSE), and Supply Chain Security. With an MSc in Safety, Health, and Environment and ongoing doctoral research in Leadership and Strategic Management, his work bridges operational practice with leadership development.

He is a Registered WSH Officer, ACTA-certified trainer, and certified ISO 45001/14001/9001 auditor. His industry certifications, including TAPA and Business Continuity Planning, further reflect a strong understanding of leadership in complex, high-risk environments.

Dr. Shamsir has led sustainability and ESG initiatives across multiple organisations, and regularly facilitates WSQ-accredited training sessions. As the facilitator of this leadership workshop, he integrates his technical background with real-world leadership insights to help participants strengthen their ability to lead teams, communicate with clarity, and apply professional conduct in daily operations.

Course Duration

0.5 Day Course

  • Training Hours – 3.0 hours

  • Assessment Hours – 0 hours

Medium Of Instruction

  • English

Funding Information

Course Brochure

Empowering Leadership: Strategies for Effective Management and Team Building

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Certification

An e-Certificate of Attendance will be issued to participant who complete the course with 100% attendance. 

 

Replacement/Postponement

A notice of replacement / postponement together with the full particulars of the new participant (for replacement) must be given to us AT LEAST 3 working days before course commencement. A charge of S$50 (replacement) or S$100 (postponement) will be imposed on such changes. 

 

Cancellation

A notice of cancellation must be given at least 3 working days before commencement of the course and 50% of course fee will be charged /returned. If notice is given less than 3 working days before the first day of the course, there will be no refund/100% charged.

 

Special Class

Available upon request.

 

For more information, please contact Ms Rasidah at 67939020 or email rasidah@scal-academy.com.sg

“The training provided by SCAL’s experienced and knowledgeable trainers has equipped me with an excellent grasp of construction safety and allowed me to enhance worksite safety in Woh Hup”

Govindavelalar Gunasekaran