Leading Technical Professionals ™

Technical Professionals Are Really that Different

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Technical professionals bring unique capabilities, values and expectations to the workplace. Our two decades of research and experience indicate that leaders of these highly skilled employees face special challenges. Those challenges are compounded by the fact that many of these leaders rose to management positions because of their exceptional technical expertise, not people skills.

Leading Technical Professionals™ equips managers with skills and strategies for making the most of the knowledge, expertise, independence and confidence of today’s specialized knowledge workers (programmers, engineers, scientists, financial analysts, etc.).

Outcomes

Improved performance, morale and retention of talent
Increased innovation and initiative
Leaders who can guide (as opposed to direct) team performance
Smoother transitions for individual contributors promoted to leadership roles
Leaders who can handle increased span of control, "player-coach" roles and diverse teams

Distinguishing Features

Online assessment process
Research-based content and real-world practice scenarios for maximum relevance and impact
Flexible workshop design
Optional follow-up activities for advanced applications and specific team situations
Online Leadership Resource Center for ongoing application of concepts and skills