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Management Skills - Team Leadership Skills Masterclass (Udemy.com)

Leadership & Management Skills - Change Management- Lean BPM Management Skills - Team Management - Team Building

Created by: Mark Timberlake

Last updated November 2025

Our take

Based on the ratings of 21,343 students, a sample of their written reviews and the syllabus, as the course stood in November 2025. No course pays to be reviewed.

This is a very wide management course, built from 310 lectures and about 22 hours of video. Stephen Mather, a UK change consultant and trainer, develops and delivers the material. The syllabus runs from influencing people and everyday jobs like meetings, delegation and time management, through LEAN process tools, culture change and team building, to presenting. It is aimed at brand new managers, though the requirements list expects a little hands-on experience of managing people already.

Reviewers mostly praise how practical it feels. New managers describe taking exercises to work, hosting meetings and giving presentations, and communicating better with their boss and team. Others like the module layout and the clear split between managing and leading. The complaints are about padding. One reviewer calls it 20% good information and 80% filler, another says some sections are very long and could be merged, and a Korean-language reviewer found it abstract, with too few examples.

Of the roughly 21,000 ratings, about 11,500 are five stars and 7,600 are four, so the 4.6 average looks earned. The content was last updated in November 2025. There are no quizzes, so applying things at work is up to the student. It is good value if you want one broad reference for a new role and don't mind skipping through slow stretches. If you need one topic in depth, pick a focused course instead.

Best forNew managers who want one broad reference covering people skills, meetings, LEAN and team building.
Skip it ifYou want a tight, quick course or real depth in one area like LEAN or presenting.

Pros

  • Reviewers say the exercises transfer to work, like running meetings and giving presentations
  • Covers a wide range: influence, delegation, LEAN, culture change, team life cycle and more
  • Modules are laid out clearly, and reviewers like the management versus leadership split
  • Strong ratings: about 11,500 five-star and 7,600 four-star out of roughly 21,000

Cons

  • Some reviewers find a lot of filler, with one topic spread over several videos
  • Several sections run long, and 310 lectures is hard to finish in a set time
  • No quizzes or assignments, so practice at work is entirely up to the student
I have found this course incredibly helpful and the step-by-step nature to be immediately implementable.
Catherine Alleshouse, a student

Suits first-time managers, though the requirements expect some hands-on experience of managing people.

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What you will learn

  • This course will help you become a successful team manager.
  • This course will help you understand how to manage people and get what you want from your team.
  • This course will help you gain good management skills so you can progress in your career.
  • You will learn the core skills of management.
  • Learn how to influence the people around you.
  • Understand what a data guided manager is.
  • Understand how to build a team.
  • You will understand how to use LEAN tools and techniques to deliver results.
  • You will learn how to manage culture change.
  • Understand how to train your team.

Course content

17 sections · 310 lectures · 22 hours of video 2 articles

  1. 1Management And Leadership 4 free previews5 lectures · 30 min
  2. 2Navigating The Course6 lectures · 14 min
  3. 3Becoming An Influential Manager31 lectures · 3.4 hours
  4. 4The Data Guided Manager11 lectures · 1.8 hours
  5. 5The Everyday Manager16 lectures · 1.1 hours
  6. 6LEAN Process Management39 lectures · 3 hours
  7. 7Training Your Team25 lectures · 1.6 hours
  8. 8Culture Change Management 1 free preview44 lectures · 2.7 hours
  9. 9Building A Team 1 free preview19 lectures · 1.4 hours
  10. 10Presenting Your Ideas 1 free preview38 lectures · 2.1 hours

Who it is for

The instructor says it suits

  • This course is for absolute beginners and brand new managers.
  • This course is for managers that have not had in depth training and might be struggling to deliver targets.
  • This course is for those that have a desire to succeed as a manager and need to gain core competencies.

What you need before you start

  • You should have a basic experience as a manager.
  • You need access to the internet.
  • You must be willing to put some time and effort into the course and apply yourself.

How it compares

Against the other 230 rated Udemy courses in Leadership & Management on CourseDuck:

  • Rating4.6 out of 5higher than 69% of them
  • Reviews21,343#8 of 231 by number of reviews
  • Length22.3 hourslonger than 97% of them
  • Last updatedNovember 2025more recently than 56% of them

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Course Description

Leadership Skills Training - Lean Management - Culture Change - People Management

Do you want to become a better manager?

Do you want to improve your leadership skills?

This course will help you master core management skills, it is designed for complete beginners, it will you help you overcome challenges that hold you back and help you climb the ladder of success.

You will learn core leadership and people skills and you will learn how to master LEAN Business Process Management.

Everything you need to further your Managerial Career!

This course had been developed and delivered by Stephen Mather - A leading UK management change consultant, trainer, coach and psychologist. He will guide you through the tools and techniques that you need to become a successful manager.

So don't delay - start your journey today!

Topics Covered In The Course:

Module 1 - Management And Leadership:

  • An Introduction To Management And Leadership

  • Your Management Philosophy

  • Being A LEAN Manager

  • The Forever Learning Manager

Module 2 - Navigating The Course

  • Overview Of The Course

  • Who Am I?

  • Features Of The Course

  • Applying What You Learn

  • The Learning Cycle

Module 3 - Becoming An Influential Manager

  • What It Means To Be Influential

  • The Behaviour Of Influential People

  • ADISCO

  • Why You Need A Vision

  • Working With SMART Goals

  • Better Than Buy In

  • Influencing Attitudes

  • Communicating To Influence

  • How Do Influential People Talk?

  • Body Language

  • Influence Through Listening

  • Influencing Your Peers And Boss

  • Dealing With Difficult People

  • Opposing Goals Or Narrative

  • What Do They Fear?

  • Personal Clashes - The Five Factors

  • Personality Clashes - Compatibility Is Complex

  • Talking Their Language

  • People Watching

Module 4 - The Data Guided Manager

  • Using Data To Make Good Decisions

  • The Data Guided Manager Explained

  • The Data Guided Manager - Further Exploration

  • Getting Control Of Your Processes

  • The Different Methods You Can Use To Get Control Of Your Processes

  • Getting Your Data

  • Other Types Of Lead Indicators

  • Choosing KPIs

  • Analysing The Data

  • Using The Information

  • Creating A Data Guided Team

Module 5 - The Everyday Manager

  • What Sort Of Leader Are You?

  • The Heartbeat Of Your Role

  • Using KPIs

  • Benefits Of Team Meetings

  • Ten Meeting Musts

  • Be Available

  • Communicating By Email

  • Other Ways To Communicate

  • Time Management

  • Managing Performance

  • Delegation

Module 6 - LEAN Process Management

  • Introduction To LEAN Management

  • LEAN As A Way Of Thinking

  • LEAN Terms And Concepts

  • Further LEAN Terms And Concepts

  • The ProPeC Simple Improvement Process

  • TIM WOODS

  • Motivation - The Two Flavours

  • Current State Analysis

  • Creating A Process Map

  • An Example Process Flow

  • Root Cause Analysis - 5 Whys

  • Root Cause Analysis - Fishbone Diagram

  • Exploring The Why

  • FMEA Failure Mode Effects Analysis

  • Define Your Goal

  • SMART Goal Setting

  • Goal Alignment

  • Identify Actions And Plans

  • Analysing Potential Ideas

  • Grid Analysis

  • Planning Your Change

  • Understanding Gantt Charts

  • How To Make A Gantt Chart

  • Planning Your Control Mechanisms

  • Implementing Your Change

  • Keep Your Discipline

  • Ten Meeting Musts

  • Action Boards And Issue Logs

  • The Cost Of Change

  • Review Processes

  • The ProPeC Review Process

Module 7 - Training Your Team

  • What Is Training For?

  • The Three Box System

  • Added Value Training

  • Exploring Added Value Training

  • Cognitive Learning

  • Psychomotor Learning

  • Affective Learning

  • Training Needs Analysis

  • Compliance Training

  • Identifying Training Needs

  • Pre-course Competency Assessments

  • How To Choose Training

  • Cost Free Training

  • Sheep Dip Or Targeted?

  • What Is Good Training?

  • Preparing The Employee

  • Logistics Planning

  • Post Course Discussion

  • Measuring The Effectiveness Of Training

  • Kirkpatrick Levels

Module 8 - Culture Change Management

  • Introduction To Culture Change

  • Why Culture Change Matters

  • The Impact Of Culture

  • Positive Goals

  • Understanding Behavior

  • Three Ways To Measure Behavior

  • Behaviorism Explained

  • Cognitive Psychology Explained

  • Social Psychology Explained

  • How Do You Measure A Culture

  • Using Surveys

  • Survey Questions

  • Benefits Of DIY Surveys and On The Shelf Surveys

  • Benefits Of Using A Consultant

  • Other Ways To Measure Culture

  • Measuring Instances Of Behavior

  • The Semi Structured Interview

  • Focus Groups And Example Questions

  • The Down Sides Of Focus Group

  • Using ProPeC Process For Changing Your Culture

  • The ProPeC Process Step 1 - The Business Reason

  • The ProPeC Process Step 2 - Current State Analysis

  • The ProPeC Process Step 3 - Goals or Objectives

  • The ProPeC Process Step 4 - Action And Planning

  • The ProPeC Process Step 5 - Implementing

  • The ProPeC Process Step 5 - Review

  • The ProPeC Microscope To Help Action And Planning

  • Mechanisms For Identifying Actions And Planning

  • Planning With Gantt Charts

  • Neuro Logic Levels In Culture Change

  • Ajzen Theory Of Planned Behavior In Culture Change

Module 9 - Building A Team

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Instructor Details

Mark Timberlake

Mark runs an online training company called SME Heroes, which specializes in training on all things to do with sales, online marketing, management, and his personal passion entrepreneurship.

He has extensive experience with online business in various forms over the last 20 years and loves to share his hard-won lessons and techniques for online business success.

He runs online retail businesses, a video course training company, and a book publishing business.

This means he has a deep breadth of experience which comes through in his courses which are always designed to be easy to understand and to pass on the skills he has learned in a practical way.

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Reviews

4.6

21,343 ratings on Udemy

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By Maria Gilda Miciano-Diaz on 9/18/2026

Great topics and the explanations, descriptions, examples and application to real-life concerns were helpful.

By Asharee Walker on 6/17/2026

This course was very good for me. As a new manager, working in the position for the very 1st time, I have learnt so much. I took activities to practice at work and did so well. doing presentations and hosting meetings. I am doing so much better communicating with my boss and employees. Using correct body language and tone. The people I communicate with daily also indicate that I have improved tremendously. thank you so much for this course

By BRENDA TAQI on 6/1/2026

This course was fantastic! Igained an extensive about of knowledge on how to make my team work together and form a better unit.

By Luis Enrique Salazar Zubia on 5/28/2026

So far, it's been awesome; All of the topics, though I knew many and have reflected on them before, have taught me something.

By Catherine Alleshouse on 5/28/2026

I have found this course incredibly helpful and the step-by-step nature to be immediately implementable. I have found myself using the structure to solve multiple problems in my job role so far and have already discussed with my leadership of the benefits of taking this course. I am much more confident and competent as a leader with a reference and guide to come back to as issues arise, as well as avoiding potential issues by setting my trainees up correctly from the start.

By Karen Gregorchik on 5/18/2026

very well explained the differences between management vs leadership, I am enjoying the discussion topics of the steps for process to improvement

By Mariia Demchenko on 3/16/2026

I'd rate this course 4 out of 5 stars. Overall, it was a genuinely valuable experience, and I'm glad I took it. The sections on team management and building personal relationships with team members were absolute highlights for me — well-structured, insightful, and immediately applicable. These parts alone made the course worth it. I'll be honest: some sections covered material I was already familiar with, which made them a bit of a drag to get through. But that's hardly a criticism of the course itself — I've been working in this field for over 4 years and have learned from various sources along the way, so some overlap is simply inevitable. Anyone newer to the subject will find those sections very useful. A special mention goes to the instructor — I genuinely enjoyed their teaching style and grew quite fond of it over the course. It's a little bittersweet to be done! I also really appreciated that new lessons were added to the course over time. The "math" and calculations content in particular was a great addition — practical, clear, and well-explained. Thank you for the effort and care that clearly went into creating this. It shows.

By Ben Thew on 3/10/2026

Good intel and understanding on what managers should do and good understanding on my clients who are managers what they are dealing with.

By Tesfaye Moges on 3/7/2026

Through this course, I gained a better understanding of how teams work and the important role that a Business Analyst plays in the development process. During the course, I also learned how to write user stories, prioritize requirements, and communicate effectively with different stakeholders. These skills help ensure that the development team clearly understands the business needs and builds features that solve real problems.

By McCoy Cox on 3/2/2026

Amazing Course! I really enjoyed it and learned many new tactics and commutation skills to better my leadership.

By Krissy Kiziuk on 11/22/2020

Yes, I learned a lot of useful tips and tricks to incorporate into my work life and even my personal life. This was a very informative course and I really enjoyed it. Thank you

By Jeff Fulton on 11/15/2020

The presenter talks really slow. I recommend at least 1.5x playback.

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Overall Score : 92 / 100