Stepping into Technical Leadership (for Aspiring Leaders)
Provider HEaTED
Course description
Transitioning from a technical role to a leadership role is one of the biggest, and most challenging leaps you can make in the workplace. Leadership requires a different set of behaviours and a different way of thinking, so it’s now your job to grow and evolve.
This programme of workshops is targeted at individuals who are stepping into leadership roles for the first time. Even for the most gifted individuals, the process of becoming a leader is a challenging, albeit rewarding, journey of continuous learning and self-development. The initial challenge along the path is so fundamental that we often overlook it: becoming a leader for the first time.
This transition has become even more challenging since 2020 and the sudden shift to hybrid and virtual working. The development of trust-building and communications skills have become even more essential in this new working world.
This programme of workshops focuses on some of the key differences between being a team member / technician and leading a team. It looks at the psychological transition and difference in focus and time allocation that new leaders often find most challenging. The workshops are stimulating and aim to engage delegates in varied activities and discussions.
Also, as pre-work, delegates will be expected to conduct some pre-reading, complete a time allocation questionnaire and a short reflective survey. This pre-work will take approximately 2-3 hours but does not need to be done all at the same time.
- Identify expectations and the expectations of others regarding the role of a leader.
- Identify some of the most significant mindset changes required when stepping up from a technician to leader.
- Review the functional, technical and leadership skills leaders are expected to demonstrate and identify their greatest development needs.
- Develop some of the core leadership skills required to be successful.
- Identify the emotional challenges associated with the transition into a leadership role.
- Create an action plan to succeed as a manager.
- Communication skills
- Effective communication
- Time management
- Priority management
- Mental wellbeing
- Change management
This programme is for technicians aspiring to supervisory / management roles. The programme is designed to develop the skills that will help delegates to successfully make this transition and to be effective in their new roles.
The course will be a series of online workshops lasting 3 hours, totalling 18 hours of instructor-led sessions with a HEaTED instructor. Delegates will be in a cohort of fellow learners with the intention that they will remain and learn together throughout the programme. The workshops are scheduled at least three weeks apart to allow delegates sufficient time for reflection, application, and practice of the learning. However, there is flexibility in this delivery pattern to accommodate other commitments or priorities.