The Technical Leader’s Journey: Transforming Technical Skills into Leadership Excellence

Course Code: MGLD 1905

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06 - 10 Jul 2025

5 Days

Riyadh, KSA

$4,250

24 - 28 Nov 2025

5 Days

Dubai, UAE

$4,250

Introduction

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Transitioning from a technical role to a management position requires a shift from focusing on tasks to leading and empowering others. While technical expertise is crucial, the true mark of a successful manager lies in their ability to motivate, influence, and build high-performing teams.

The Technical Leader’s Journey:

Transforming Technical Skills into Leadership Excellence is a comprehensive five-day program designed to equip technical professionals with the interpersonal and leadership skills necessary to succeed in management roles. Participants will explore emotional intelligence, team dynamics, motivation strategies, and practical leadership tools to drive performance and achieve organizational goals. This hands-on course provides practical models and techniques that can be immediately applied in real-world situations to improve managerial effectiveness and team engagement.

Recognize the key challenges faced by technical professionals transitioning into management
Develop emotional intelligence to enhance interpersonal relationships
Understand team dynamics and leverage them to build high-performing teams
Apply motivation techniques to inspire and empower team members
Influence others through effective communication and questioning techniques
Provide constructive feedback and resolve conflicts effectively
Develop a personal leadership style that gains trust, respect, and commitment

Technical Professionals moving into managerial roles
Project Managers who need to lead cross-functional teams
Team Leaders and Supervisors with a technical background
Subject Matter Experts (SMEs) taking on leadership responsibilities
Engineers, IT Specialists, Analysts, and Technicians preparing for people management roles

The Shift from Specialist to Leader

Understanding the difference between technical expertise and managerial effectiveness
The core responsibilities of a manager versus a technical contributor
Overcoming challenges in transitioning to a leadership role
Building trust and credibility as a new manager
Recognizing the impact of beliefs, values, and attitudes on leadership behaviour

Emotional Intelligence and Team Dynamics

The role of emotional intelligence (EQ) in leadership
Developing self-awareness, self-regulation, and empathy
Understanding team dynamics and the stages of team development
Identifying different personality types and adapting your approach
Building collaborative and cohesive teams

Motivating and Influencing Your Team

Understanding intrinsic vs. extrinsic motivation
Avoiding common mistakes with motivation strategies
Identifying what motivates different individuals
Using the power of influence rather than authority
Recognizing and leveraging different sources of power
Encouraging accountability and responsibility within your team

Communication, Feedback, and Conflict Resolution

The importance of effective communication in leadership
Developing questioning and active listening skills
Providing constructive feedback – positive and negative
Resolving interpersonal conflicts within teams
Breaking down interpersonal barriers to improve collaboration

Personal Leadership Development and Sustaining Success

Identifying your leadership style and how to enhance it
Developing a personal leadership action plan
Sustaining motivation and performance over time
Creating a culture of continuous improvement within your team
Recognizing the importance of good “fellowship” in leadership
Committing to lifelong learning and leadership growth

Boost certificate of completion

BOOST's Professional Attendance Certificate “BPAC” is always given to the delegates after completing the training course, and depends on their attendance of the program at a rate of no less than 80%, besides their active participation and engagement during the program sessions.

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Shareable Certificate

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COURSE METHODOLOGY

Our Training programs are implemented by combining the participants' academic knowledge and practical practice (30% theoretical / 70% practical activities).

At The end of the training program, Participants are involved in practical workshop to show their skills in applying what they were trained for. A detailed report is submitted to each participant and the training department in the organization on the results of the participant's performance and the return on training. Our programs focus on exercises, case studies, and individual and group presentations.

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