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 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 Administration Certificate
Business Analysis Certificate
Emerging Leaders Certificate
Facility Management 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
"This is my favorite class thus far in my journey for the Emerging Leaders Certificate. i enjoyed Alan, his presentations and the message in them. I will be looking for more classes presented by Alan in the future." — Participant, 2022
"This class was great. Kim did a nice job facilitating the class and I learned a lot from Dr. Patterson. I had a great group of people, and I really enjoyed the breakout rooms and being able to speak with people from all different industries." — Participant, 2022
Date: 2 Tue & Wed, Oct 24-Nov 1, 2023
Delivery Method: Live Online
Time: 9am-Noon CT
Platform: Zoom
Instructor: Alan Patterson Ed. D.
Fee:
$845 by Oct 10, 2023
$895 after Oct 10, 2023
CEUs: 1.4, PDUs: 14, PD Hours: 14
Enrollment Limit: 24
Program Number: 5050-15417
Note: This class meets live online on Oct 24, 25,31, and Nov 1 from 9:00am-Noon.
Registration Deadline: Oct 20, 2023