Management Skills for the Technical Manager
Management Skills for the Technical Manager
Management Techniques for Technical People
Over half of all technical workers report their managers lack leadership skills to manage a team. Most technical managers are promoted because of their technical expertise, not people skills. This online course provides solid techniques and guidance to technical supervisors and managers. This online module will provide the structure technical managers need to make the shift from managing technical problems to managing people.
This webinar is for:
All technical supervisors and managers who want to make the shift from managing technical issues to successfully managing people.
You will learn:
- How your comfort zone can become a danger zone
- Assess your leadership aptitude and style
- Transition from tech expert to team manager
- Inspire respect through leadership and soft skills
- Balance technical, admin, and management responsibilities
- Reporting upward: what your manager expects
- Manage productivity and results of direct reports
- Provide feedback to prevent problems and keep people on track
- Manage field or remote workers
This module was developed to address the issues of technical professionals who have been promoted to a management role. Whether promoted over a group of peers or promoted to a new responsibility, the need for people management skills can feel overwhelming. The techniques and strategies presented in this webinar will equip technical managers with the techniques they need to feel more comfortable managing people and results. A handout is included with the online training as well as a tip sheet and reminder of key points.