Leadership in Tech: Forging Strong Leaders in Technical Fields

Program Information

Who should attend?

This program is designed for individuals in technical fields (engineering, technology, and science), who lead in formal managerial positions or informally as project or team leads. Well-qualified participants will have 2-10 years of management experience. Job titles may include technical lead, IT project manager, web manager, or systems administrator.

Not sure if this program is the right fit for you or want more information before applying? Contact a member of our team or view our other program options for individual contributors, managers, and established executives.

Why attend?

Our leadership development programs and workshops continue to gain recognition around the world. Since 2014, we have garnered thirteen different accolades from HR.com, Chief Learning Officer (CLO), and University Professional and Continuing Education Association (UPCEA)… including six #1 rankings! Read more about our rankings and awards.

• Benefits for the individual
  • Build a strong understanding and awareness of self and understand how self-knowledge strengthens leadership capabilities.
  • Strengthen skills to generate effective communication, drive optimal performance, and ensure successful conversations.
  • Learn to direct energy and manage time to drive best possible outcomes for self, teams, and organizations.
  • Improve buy-in from key stakeholders to address strategic initiatives/goals.
• Benefits for the organization
  • Build organizational capacity for tech-focused managers to assume greater responsibilities.
  • Develop individuals to strengthen internal talent development and drive succession plan initiatives.
  • Identify organizational leaders capable of building leadership capacity and engaging those they lead.
  • Increase internal productivity and effectiveness.
• Continuing Education

  

  The Center for Leadership is a recognized provider of both Continuing Education Units (CEUs) and SHRM, offering Professional Development Credits (PDCs) for the SHRM-CP® or SHRM-SCP® recertification activities. Participants of this program will be eligible to receive CEUs and SHRM-PDCs with participating professional organizations.

Topics and Schedule

The following topics and schedule are subject to change.

• Day 1: 1:30pm – 7:00pm ET (in-person at FIU MMC)
  • Welcome and Program Introduction
  • The power of interpersonal dynamics: unlock the power of interpersonal dynamics and take your leadership to new heights
  • The real work of leading into the future: learn the essential skills and insights needed to navigate the challenges of tomorrow
  • Opening reception
• Day 2: 8:00am – 5:00pm ET (in-person at FIU MMC)
  • Values in leadership: clearly define the role of personal values in leadership to better understand your decision-making process
  • Mastering team decision-making: delve into the art of leading teams and uncover the dominant thinking styles of you and your team
  • Manage your energy; manage your time: learn practical suggestions to spot and minimize time intrusions, achieve greater productivity, and make appropriate delegation decisions
  • Leading virtual teams: unpack six key insights to help you lead and work more effectively across formats and physical locations
• Communication and Coaching Feedback Session (virtual)

  In this program, participants will have the chance to utilize an AI-integrated feedback tool to receive real-time, objective, and impartial feedback on their communication and coaching skills. Participants will schedule two meetings with a direct report through the platform, where they will receive AI-generated recommendations for improving their communication and coaching skills. Each participant will also engage in one, 30-minute meeting with an experienced coach to review the feedback provided. These sessions will take place between the February and March program dates.

• Day 3: 12:00pm – 5:00pm ET (virtual via Zoom)
  • Coaching others: learn to provide tactful, well-timed, and appropriate developmental feedback to your team and colleagues
  • Communicating your influence: amplify your strategic influence by learning proven methods to communicate across all organizational levels
  • Program Closing