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
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 Thu & Fri, June 22-30
Delivery Method: Live Online
Time: 9am-Noon CT
Platform: Zoom
Instructor: Alan Patterson Ed. D.
Fee:
$845 by June 15
$895 after June 15
CEUs: 1.4, PDUs: 14, PD Hours: 14
Enrollment Limit: 24
Program Number: 5050-15054
Note: This class meets live online on June 22, 23, 29 and 30 from 9:00am-Noon.
Registration Deadline: June 22
Date: 2 Tue & Wed, Oct 24-Nov 1
Delivery Method: Live Online
Time: 9am-Noon CT
Platform: Zoom
Instructor: Alan Patterson Ed. D.
Fee:
$845 by Oct 10
$895 after Oct 10
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