How can you best support your team to reach their potential in this new remote and hybrid working world? This new programme is designed to equip busy nonprofit team leaders with the practical skills and confidence to manage their teams, wherever they are.
NFQ Level: 5 Course Fees: €0
Start Date: 24/09/2026 End Date: 12/11/2026
Duration: 7 weeks
This programme is being brought to you by a partnership between Laois Offaly ETB, Grow Remote and The Wheel.
Modules covered include:
- Foundations of Distributed Team Leadership- Learn how teams evolve and what it takes to build – and lead – high-performing distributed teams.
- Communication & Collaboration- Master the art of clear, timely, and human communication – wherever your team is working from.
- Performance Management- Set clear expectations and support your team to achieve them without micromanaging.
- Learning & Development- Learn practical ways to uncover development needs, make the most of internal and external resources, and encourage your team to take ownership of their own learning journey.
- AI in the Distributed Workplace- Use AI responsibly and strategically to enhance – not replace – your team’s productivity.
- Supporting Workplace Well-being- Proactively support mental health and connection, even when working apart.
- Team Culture- Shape the culture you want and embed it into daily interactions.
Learning outcomes
On completion of this programme learners will have acquired a broad range of knowledge in an area of personal interest together with key skills for academic research and enquiry. Learners will have the skills, knowledge and competencies to make informed decisions concerning participation in further education or training.
This programme has a bias towards action, so expect lots of practical advice that you’ll be able to implement from the start.
Learning from your non-profit community peers and gaining insights from experienced remote and hybrid leaders, this course blends the best of ‘self-paced online learning’ with live facilitated sessions and guest speakers.
The time commitment per week is 4 hours:
- 1 hour live call per week
- 3 hours of self-paced learning in your own time on the online hub.
Queries about the course can be sent to [email protected].
Who should attend
Team leaders, people managers & senior leaders in the community and voluntary organisations, charities, or social enterprises.
How to register
Applications are still being accepted!
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