Making the Shift: Technical to Management

Overview

Being given a management position can be a very motivating experience and very often this promotion is awarded due to technical expertise. Unfortunately, often the individual's technical expertise does not expand into the 'human' side of business. This highly practical workshop will help you shift from a technical to a management perspective, ensuring you get the best results from your team.

Objectives

By the end of this workshop successful participants will be able to:

Use the skills of a manager in addition to those of a technical expert
Set appropriate business objectives that support those of the organisation
Manage and motivate your department/ team and maintain their commitment
Work more closely and effectively with other senior colleagues and managers
Create and communicate a clear direction for your team

Competencies

Leadership and management
Performance management
Communication and interpersonal

Course content

Identifying your strengths and weaknesses
Management and leadership qualities
The importance of communication
The role of the manager in developing strategy
Demystifying business planning
Cascading plans into actions
Developing high performing individuals – setting objectives and monitoring progress
Delegation and empowerment – ‘hands off’ management opportunities
Coaching and giving feedback
Motivating individuals and teams
Dealing with people problems – managing conflict
Managing change – your role as a champion

Learning outcome

On completion of this workshop you will be well equipped to move into a management position, focusing not on your technical expertise, but your ability to get the best out of people.

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