Technical Management 101

Introduction to Technical Management

Transitioning from a technical role into management presents unique challenges. While technical expertise can open doors, managerial success requires skills and insights that many technically trained professionals rarely receive. This workshop is specifically tailored to equip technical professionals with the practical management tools they truly need.

What You'll Explore:

• Why Technical Professionals Need Specialized Training: Understand why traditional management training often falls short for those coming from technical backgrounds, and discover strategies tailored specifically for your unique role.
• Identifying Your Real Deliverables: Learn to uncover what truly matters in your role, going beyond tasks and responsibilities that are merely assigned, to deliver real value.
• Managing Perceptions of Success and Failure: Master the art of communicating your achievements effectively and learn how to professionally handle setbacks to maintain your credibility and influence.
• Navigating Difficult Personalities: Acquire practical techniques for managing challenging personalities within your workplace, promoting a healthier and more productive work environment.
• Setting and Achieving Career Goals: Create clear, actionable career goals to chart your path forward and measure your professional growth effectively.
• Building Career Resilience: Develop strategies to protect yourself and your career from inevitable market fluctuations, ensuring your skills remain relevant and valued.
• Thriving Beyond 50: Learn proactive approaches for career management as you approach mid-life and beyond, addressing common concerns and leveraging your extensive experience.

Equip yourself with insights and practical skills designed specifically for technical professionals stepping into management roles. Join us to redefine your impact and secure your future in technical leadership.

This group is managed by Edward Caulfield, who has over 30 years experience in global technology management and worked with a wide spectrum of companies, ranging from Fortune 500 organizations such as Google, IBM, Morgan Stanley and Siemens, to smaller teams with only a handful of local staff. Edward is a life long nerd who learned the lessons he teaches the hard and expensive way, so that you don't have to.