Technical & Engineering Manager BOOTCAMP
Upcoming Virtual Zoom Open-Enrollment Tech Manager Sessions:
June 7 & 9, 2022, 1:30pm-5:00pm ET
To learn more about bringing this program in-house, or to register multiple participants by invoice, email info1@VivoGroup.com
Overview
In technology and engineering organizations, individual contributors are often promoted because of their knowledge and expertise. But their success as leaders depends directly on their ability to get things done through others. Becoming an effective manager in technology and engineering can be challenging because it requires a new set of perspectives, skills, and responsibilities. This session will provide participants with the key tools they need to be more confident and productive in their organizations.
Attendees of this program will gain the key essential skills to effectively lead as managers in technical and engineering organizations. Tailored to the specific needs of technical, manufacturing and engineering organizations, this workshop provides participants with the know-how to avoid the most common mistakes made by managers, the capability to apply appropriate leadership styles in varied situations, and strategies for conveying difficult information about performance – honestly and proactively. The format of this course is highly interactive with a focus on practical techniques and applications in current roles.
Key Topics
SESSION #1: The Fundamentals of Leadership and Management
- Topic A: Leadership Roles and Styles
- Topic B: Management Effectiveness
SESSION #2: Delegation & Leadership Communication
- Topic C: Delegation Best Practices
- Topic D: Communicating as a Leader
Format
The seminar program format is highly interactive, and involves small-group discussions of case studies using examples that are specific and relevant to the life science and technology industries. In addition, there are facilitated group discussions, writing assignments, practical exercises, short role-playing exercises, and opportunities to gain perspective from and share best practices with course instructors and other participants. Attendees are given theoretical background and overview of topics, as well as practical tools that can be implemented in the work place. Participants gain experience by practicing using new skills where appropriate.
Who Should Attend
- New managers and leaders (within first 2 years)
- Experienced managers who want more training
- Individual contributors transitioning to supervisory roles
Seminar Leader
Gwen Acton, PhD, is the CEO of Vivo Group. She holds a doctorate in biology from MIT, and specializes in developing leadership and management skills in science and technology organizations.
Agenda:
SESSION #1: Tuesday 1:30pm-5:00pm ET
Topic A: Leadership Roles and Styles
- Expectations of individual contributors vs. leader/managers (discussion)
- Characteristics of good vs. bad leadership (brainstorm)
- Identifying styles and role models (self-assessment)
- Elements of influential leadership (discussion)
- Leadership levels and competencies in organizations (discussion)
- Impact of leadership influence and authority (case study)
Topic B: Management Effectiveness
- Roles of managers: People and task (discussion)
- Iron triangle of project management (case analysis)
- People management fundamentals (discussion)
- Importance of interviewing and hiring well (interactive quiz)
- Providing clear goals, roles and responsibilities (case analysis)
- Establishing context and clear expectations (practice)
SESSION #2 Thursday 1:30pm-5:00pm ET
Topic C. TEST Delegation™
- Delegation advantages (brainstorm)
- Overcoming resistance to delegation (small group discussion)
- Maximizing team output and ensuring results (discussion)
- TEST™ Delegation and TEST™ Styles (case analysis)
- Choosing appropriate TEST™ style based on circumstances (exercise)
- Flexing delegation styles and conversations (self-assessment and practice)
Topic D. Leadership Communication Best Practices
- Ladder of inference and assuming good intentions (case examples)
- Ensuring leadership transparency and trust (exercise)
- Communication formats pros and cons (exercise)
- Providing performance feedback tips (discussion)
- Ensuring successful one-on-one meetings and coaching (self-assessment)
- Asking questions and Active Listening Skills (Practice)
NOTE: Most Massachusetts companies are eligible for 50%-100% reimbursement for this training through the Express Fund. with course ID#1121956. Applications to the state must be filed at least 21 days in advance of start of training to be eligible.
REGISTER NOW! Upcoming sessions:
June 7 & 9, 2022, 1:30pm-5:00pm ET
