From Technical Expert to Strategic Leader
Moving from the role of technical expert to leader requires a unique set of skills much broader than expertise itself. During this two-day workshop, you learn how to:
- Describe the four stages of leader evolution and the shifts in perspective, skill, and behavior
- Define how to build a base of personal competence and credibility
- Discuss the skills and techniques needed to build organizational capacity
- Operate at a strategic business level
This course can be applied to the following certificates:
Business Acumen Certificate
Business Analysis Certificate
Emerging Leaders Certificate
Master Trainer Certificate
Project Management Certificate
Instructor

Alan Patterson is one of America’s best thinkers, teachers and coaches. Having guided more than a dozen Fortune 500 companies in re-thinking how best to elevate their talent, he is an expert at driving effective organizational change. Alan Patterson has ... read more
Who Should Attend
- Project managers
- Business analysts
- Information technology professionals
- Engineers
- Product developers
- Managers in technical environments
Benefits and Learning Outcomes
- Describe the four stages of leader evolution and the shifts in perspective, skill and behavior
- Define how to build a base of personal competence and credibility
- Discuss the skills and techniques needed to build organizational capacity
- Operate at a strategic business level
Course Outline/Topics
Develop a context for leadership
- Job standards – the what, how, and who of the job
- The Mentoré™ leadership competency model
- The role of technical expertise in leadership success
Build a base of credibility and trust
- Effective communication and influence skills
- Emotional intelligence
- Relationship management strategy
- Lead by example
Create a culture of accountability, trust and performance
- Organizational alignment and execution
- High-performance teams
- The role of leader as coach
- Shaping the culture
- Building an adaptive organization
Work as a partner and strategist to the business
- Thinking and acting strategically
- Engaging customers in dialogue
Testimonials
"I learned specific approaches and skills that can be applied on the job." — Andrew Manz, Duncan Solutions
"I liked the energy of presenter." — Sheri Lettau, Treehouse Foods
All sessions are Face-to-Face unless otherwise noted.
Date: Mon-Tue, Apr 27-28, 2020
Time: 8:30am-4:30pm
Location: UWM School of Continuing Education
Instructor: Alan Patterson Ed. D.
Fee:
$845 by Mon., Apr. 13, 2020.
$895 after Mon., Apr. 13, 2020.
CEUs: 1.4, PDUs: 14, CDUs: 14, PD Hours: 14
Enrollment Limit: 24
Program Number: 5050-12072
Registration Deadline: Mon., Apr. 27, 2020