Transitioning into Leadership as an IT Manager

price starting at:
$1195
course duration:
2 Days
training option:
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Dec 16, 17

9:00am-5:00pm EST
Live / Online Classroom
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$2,495 $1,195

Jan 16,17

8:00-4:00 CST
Live / Online Classroom
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$1,295 $1,195

June 19,20

8:00-4:00 CST
Live / Online Classroom
Guaranteed to run
$1,295 $1,195

Nov 20,21

8:00-4:00 CST
Live / Online Classroom
Guaranteed to run
$1,295 $1,195
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Course Overview

IT Leadership Course

Information Technology (IT) managers require a specific skillset to properly create, oversee, and motivate their teams. This workshop provides the enhanced capabilities necessary to move from a subject matter expert to a role more in line with leadership. From developing an inspiring vision and empowering members to reach it, to meeting deadlines and evaluating results.

This course will earn you 14 PDUs | 14 CDUs

Transitioning into Leadership as an IT Manager Course Overview

Learning Objectives

  • Understand how to make a smooth transition into management
  • Develop your authentic leadership style
  • Engage and empower staff to achieve excellence
  • Build high-performing, collaborative teams
  • Apply delegation best practices
  • Attract and retain great staff

COURSE AGENDA

IT Leadership Training Outline

From developing an inspiring vision and empowering members to reach it, to meeting deadlines, and evaluating results. This course will teach students the skills and behaviors needed to successfully transition into an IT manager role.

Strategic Leadership

Managerial Leadership

  • Defining Success
  • Developing Leadership Competencies
  • Acting as Leader, Liaison, Figurehead, Monitor, Disseminator, and Spokesperson
  • Allocating Resources
  • Acting Entrepreneurially
  • Negotiating and Handling Disturbances

  • Applying SCARF
  • Leading by Example with the 5 Components of Emotional Intelligence - Self-Awareness, Self-Regulation, Motivation, Empathy, and Social Skill
  • Engaging, Involving, and Motivating Others
  • The 4 Disciplines of Motivation - Behavioral, Cognitive, Psychodynamic, and Humanistic
  • Working with Differing Personality Styles
  • Developing Your Leadership Psychological Toolkit
  • Discovering and Meeting Stakeholder Expectations

  • Creating, Facilitating, and Maintaining Teams
  • Building a Team through Culture, Human to Human Relationships, Effective Communication, and Setting and Meeting Goals & Objectives
  • Modern, Autonomous, Self-Organizing, and Cross-Functional Teams

  • Willingness to Delegate
  • Delegating Successfully - Preparing and Researching, Clarifying the Intent of the Task, Planning Your Delegation, Delegating Responsibility and Empowering Your Staff to Take Action, and Providing Ongoing Support and Oversight

  • Managing Performance
  • Knowing Your Staff
  • Checking Assumptions
  • Engaging Your Team
  • Leading and Coaching for Success
  • Managing Disruption

Training Options

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We've got your learning needs covered with a variety of options, from virtual classes led by our expert instructors to self-paced courses you can take anytime, or group workshops for your whole team to learn together. It's all about giving you choices that work best for you.

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