Course Overview
You have developed skills to be successful in the field of technology. In this course, you will learn the practical skills you need to be an effective leader in your organization. Leadership enhances the skills employees at all levels need to be truly successful. When you learn practical leadership skills, you'll have the ability to motivate, coach, communicate with, and teach employees in such a way that they are more effective in their jobs and, as a result, you become more effective in your job.
Course Objectives
In the Practical Leadership for Technical Professionals Training course, you will learn how to:
- Transition from an individual contributor to a leader.
- Develop an effective technical team.
- Lead a technical team effectively.
- Increase your effectiveness in leading different types of teams.
- Develop a team mission, values statement, and vision to achieve business results.
Outline: Practical Leadership for Technical Professionals (PLTP)
1: Transitioning from Individual Contributor to Leader
- Topic A: Define Leadership
- Topic B: Identify Your Leadership Style
- Topic C: Redefine Your Technical Role
2: Developing an Effective Technical Team
- Topic A: Build an Effective Technical Team
- Topic B: Coach for Performance
- Topic C: Empower Your Team Members
3: Leading a Team Effectively
- Topic A: Influence for Results
- Topic B: Lead Your Technical Team Through Organizational Change
4: Leading Different Types of Teams
- Topic A: Work with Different Types of Teams
- Topic B: Overcome Communication Barriers
- Topic C: Overcome Issues Among Team Members
5: Aligning Your Strategy for Business Results
- Topic A: Establish a Team Mission
- Topic B: Determine Team Core Values
- Topic C: Write a Team Vision Statement