From Technologist to Corporate Leader (4 days)

What is the biggest mistake many companies make? Promoting their best technical people to management roles without training them to succeed. If you're an IT manager, a software engineer or another kind of technical professional in a management position, then this program is for you. You'll learn how to provide your people with the inspiration, direction and accountability that drive their success – and yours. By the end of this program, you'll know how to

• Achieve the critical balance between leadership and management
• Apply your technical skills to management responsibilities
• Set goals and reach them
• Work successfully with business-trained professionals
• Motivate a technical team
• Apply time-management strategies to personal and team projects
• Delegate responsibilities
• Conduct effective meetings
• Constructively express criticism and praise
• Resolve conflict

Most importantly, we'll teach you how to apply all these tools to day-to-day business. The program includes case studies, practical exercises, downloadable tools for each session, and a manual that personalizes the training for each participant.