Transition from Technical Individual Contributor to Manager

Course Title: Transition from Technical Individual Contributor to Manager

Course Headline: 🚀 Fast track your transition into IT, Engineering, or Product team management by learning these foundational practices! 🚀

Welcome to the pivotal leap in your career! As a technical individual contributor, you've honed your expertise and mastered your craft. Now, imagine expanding your influence, guiding teams to success, and driving innovation within your organization. This course is designed for YOU, the aspiring manager ready to step into a new realm of leadership and strategy. 🎓

Course Overview:

Who this course is for:

• Technical Individual Contributors aiming to become managers
• New Managers seeking proven practices to excel in their roles
• Aspiring leaders in IT, Engineering, or Product teams

What you'll learn:

• Concepts: Gain a deep understanding of what it means to be a manager and the impact you can have.
• Tools & Tricks: Discover essential tools and strategies for managing technical teams effectively.
• Practices: Learn how to scope, justify, hire, manage, and retain top talent, whether in-person or remote settings.
• Communication: Master the art of communicating with team members, superiors, and peers to foster positive relationships.

Course Highlights:

🔥 Transition Essentials:

• Scope & Justify: Learn how to define your team's goals and articulate their value to stakeholders.
• Hiring & Onboarding: Master the process of building a cohesive and high-performing team.
• Managing Day-to-Day Operations: Get insights on how to keep projects on track and handle day-to-day challenges with grace.
• First 90 Days: Understand what to expect as a new manager and how to set yourself up for success.

🧐 Self-Discovery & Planning:

• Managerial Style Identification: Pinpoint your natural leadership style and strengths.
• Transition Plan Creation: Develop a personalized plan to transition from an individual contributor to a manager.

📚 Additional Resources & Learning:

• Professional Presence: Learn how to build a strong professional social media presence.
• Curated Materials: Get recommendations for books, newsletters, and thought leaders to follow.

In This Course, You Will:

• Gain clarity on the expectations and responsibilities of a manager.
• Understand how to align your team's work with the company's strategic goals.
• Learn to manage performance and navigate common challenges faced by new managers.
• Discover strategies for effective communication across all levels of an organization.
• Receive actionable steps to position yourself for a management role, complete with exercises and activities.

What's Inside the Course:

Module 1: The Role of a Manager

• Understanding the shift from individual contributor to team leader
• Setting expectations and goals for your team

Module 2: Building Your Team

• Recruiting and hiring strategies tailored for technical roles
• Onboarding processes to set new hires up for success

Module 3: Managing Performance

• Tools for tracking productivity and performance
• Techniques for providing constructive feedback and coaching your team

Module 4: Communication Skills

• Best practices for clear and effective communication with peers, superiors, and team members
• Conflict resolution strategies to maintain a positive work environment

Module 5: Operational Excellence

• Aligning your team's efforts with company key results
• Participating in operational planning and execution

Module 6: Personal Development as a Manager

• Self-assessment exercises to identify your leadership style
• Creating a personal transition plan to become an effective manager

Ready to Elevate Your Career?

Enroll now to embark on the journey from technical expert to influential leader. With this course, you'll be equipped with the knowledge and tools necessary to succeed as a manager in the fast-paced world of IT, Engineering, or Product management. 🌟

Join us today and unlock the full potential of your leadership journey!