Course 5 Inclusive Practice & Leadership
Course Overview: Inclusive Leadership & Collaborative Practice
High-performing creative environments are built on more than just talent; they require Inclusive Working Practices that leverage the unique strengths of every team member. This course bridges the gap between self-awareness and organisational leadership, providing you with the psychological tools to cultivate a culture of belonging.
By integrating established personality frameworks with modern leadership strategies, you will evolve your professional approach to better support diverse teams in the music and creative sectors.
Course Curriculum
Defining Inclusive Practice
An exploration of what inclusion looks like in daily operations and why it is critical for creative synergy.
The Psychology of the Self
Utilising the Myers-Briggs framework and Values Mapping to deepen emotional intelligence and self-awareness.
Optimising Team Dynamics
A deep dive into Team Role Analysis to understand how diverse perspectives drive innovation and reduce friction.
The 5Cs of Inclusive Leadership
An introduction to a specialised framework designed to build confidence, clarity, and consistency in your leadership style.
Course Outcomes
A final synthesis of the leadership competencies and cultural strategies developed throughout the modules.
Delivery & Duration
Duration
Approximately 90 minutes.
Format
Psychometric exploration, leadership mapping exercises, and collaborative strategy workshops.
Assessment
Completion of a personal leadership profile and a 5Cs application exercise.
What You'll Learn?
Aimed at those who work in diversity conscious startups & SMEs, music and creative organisations, cultural institutions, sector bodies, and those in music education or as a self-employed music professional. As light-touch introductions, the courses are beginner-friendly and provide an accessible entry point into EDI.
HOW TO SIGN UP
- Go to the Registration page (under MCC) and create an account where you will be taken to your Student Dashboard.
- Go to the course you would like to take and press the ‘Purchase Now’ button.
- Fill in the billing information and payment details and press ‘Place Order’.
- If you are an IMPALA member use the coupon code provided by IMPALA at the end of the payment process. The charge will automatically be removed. Then press ‘Place Order’.
- You will see a message stating ‘thank you for your order’ and you can now access your course/s from the dropdown menu (under MCC).
- Please note: Access to this course is available for 3 months from the date of enrolment. After this period, access will automatically expire.
COURSE FORMAT
- This course should take around 90 minutes to complete.
- You don’t need to complete it all in one go — your progress is saved automatically, and you can return at any time. Lessons are designed to be bite-sized.
- Each lesson may include several Canva slides. Check the bottom-left corner for slide numbers, and use the arrows to move forward or backward manually.
- To move between lessons, use the navigation buttons at the top of the page or the lesson menu on the left.
- Most lessons include an audio recording at the bottom of the page. These support accessibility (e.g. for users with sight impairments) and provide an alternative way to engage with the content.
COMPLETING THE COURSE
- You have unlimited attempts to pass each quiz.
- After finishing a lesson, click Mark Complete.
- At the end of each course there is a short assignment. When you complete an assignment, upload it using the document uploader. After it has been reviewed and approved, your course will be marked 100% complete and you’ll receive an email confirming you can download your certificate of completion.
QUESTIONS
- If you have any questions about the course content or assignments, please send a message here: https://vbain.co.uk/contact/
