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Technical Management Training Skills Course

Technical Management Training is interesting, as often the technical manager would rather be involved in managing the project, rather than managing the people. The “people management” may not be within the skillset.

The challenge for the reluctant technical manager is to accept that managing and leading people is a full-time job, requiring a new skill set including management skills, emotional intelligence, interpersonal skills and self-awareness.

Managing Technical Managers

The good news is that these skills can be learnt! This innovative program will give reluctant technical managers the critical skills to be able to develop as an empowered people manager.

In some workplaces, unhelpful behaviours might be tolerated rather than tackled and handled. That’s often because it’s preferable to focus on the project rather than the people.

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Key Learning Outcomes

At the conclusion of the tailored Technical Managers workshop, participants will possess the skills to:

  • Identify the symptoms of the reluctant technical manager
  • Recognise the positive impact of effective people management
  • Incorporate people management into business as usual
  • Create strategies for managing different behavioural types
  • Develop individual leadership style
  • Build feedback loops and keep ego aside
  • Describe the components of high performing teams
  • Implement people focused decisions
  • Understand and apply motivational frameworks
  • Develop strategies for encouraging better performance from team members

Course Description

Spotting Reluctant Technical Managers in the Workplace

Look for the signs which include; more likely to focus on their own work, ignore staff issues until they explode, lack direction and vision for their team, won’t delegate, don’t provide feedback, micromanage, separate themselves from team performance issues, expect the team to sort things out themselves.

Technical Management Training In-House Program Details

For maximum effectiveness, this program is best conducted as an in-house program.

Ideal group size: 4 – 10 participants

Venue: For your convenience, you can choose to conduct this program at your premises. Alternatively, we can provide a training venue at a small additional cost

Duration: This program can be conducted as a one day or half day program

Cost: Price on request.

If you would like more information on this training program, please contact: Deborah Dear on 1300 323 752 or email: [email protected] or contact us online today.

Frequently Asked Questions

Who is this course designed for?

This course is designed for technical professionals who have moved into management roles and may feel unprepared or reluctant to lead people, as well as organisations supporting their transition into leadership.

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What challenges does this course address?

The course focuses on common challenges such as shifting from technical work to managing people, handling difficult conversations, setting expectations, and balancing technical responsibilities with leadership duties.

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Will this training help build confidence in managing teams?

Yes. Participants gain practical tools to communicate effectively, manage performance, lead teams, and build confidence in their role as a manager.

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