Starting a Business 2: People and Networks
Find out how working with people and exploring networks can help you take your business to the next level with this online course from the University of Leeds.
Who is the course for?
This course is part of the Going to University collection which has been specifically designed for students at schools and colleges. They provide a taster of undergraduate study at the University of Leeds and help students to decide which subject to study at university. Completion of the courses will also enhance students’ university applications.
The courses can also be used as a teachers’ classroom enrichment resource.
Courses in this collection are also great for people that want an introduction in the specific subjects discussed in each course.
What topics will you cover?
The importance of people, teams and networks within business
Roles within a team
Methods to develop a team
Formal and informal business networks
How to build and expand a professional network
The business plan: identifying people, teams and networks
What will you achieve?
By the end of the course, you‘ll be able to…
Assess the importance of people, teams and networks for business success.
Identify the eight types of team roles.
Explore the five stages of team development.
Discuss the entrepreneur’s business challenge: Which option should Nick select to build a high performing team?
Identify people and networks in a business plan.
Identify what skills are required.
