The New Leader: Becoming a Technology Manager
Mastering the transition from technical expert to manager
The New Technology Leader
Master the Transition from Individual Contributor to Manager
Becoming a manager is one of the most challenging transitions in a technical career. It’s not just a promotion—it’s a complete role change. This comprehensive series and support teaches the fundamental skills that separate good managers from great ones.
Seven Essential Modules
- Your Role as a Manager
Understand what managers actually do, how your priorities must shift, and how to succeed in this fundamentally different job.
- Giving and Receiving Feedback
Master models for clear, effective feedback that drives improvement and builds trust.
- Understanding Personality Types
Learn to adapt your management approach to different people using frameworks and personality insights.
- Empathy and Understanding People and Their Story
Lead with empathy, build genuine relationships, and understand what motivates each team member.
- Budgets and Forecasts
Build, defend, and manage budgets with confidence. Understand financial stewardship as a manager.
- Negotiation Basics
Learn principled negotiation techniques using principles to get to yes without damaging relationships.
- Project Management and Oversight
Keep projects on track without micromanaging. Deliver through others effectively.
Ready to Master Management?
Schedule a complimentary 30-minute consultation to explore your management development needs.