In these challenging and unpredictable times, technology leaders and their teams have played a crucial role in keeping numerous organizations operational. Without their contributions, many businesses would have come to a standstill. Technology has never been more integral to the strategic priorities of organizations, placing strong tech leaders and professionals in a favorable position. However, it also raises the stakes and demands the acquisition of new skills and approaches to become indispensable. Exceptional communication skills are essential for leading from a distance, as managing in an IT environment can differ significantly from traditional management practices.

Course Objectives:

By the end of IT Leadership Training course, you will be able to :

A broadening of your knowledge base and personal effectiveness.
Improved leadership skills to advance your career.
The ability to shape organizational direction as well as drive business value through IT and digital transformation.
New insights from assignments that have practical relevance to your organization.

Who Should Attend?

IT Leadership Training course is ideal for:

Experienced IT managers to develop IT leadership skills and build influence.
Personal branding
IT team leadership
Influence & corporate politics
Innovation & technology vision
Business strategy & IT alignment

Course Outlines:

Personal Leadership

How CIOs optimize time and activity
Secrets of successful CIOs
Leadership opportunities for IT professionals
Building and maintaining reputation
Developing a personal brand

Peer Leadership

Assessing your style of leadership
Recognizing leadership styles in others
Influencing strategies for the different leadership styles
Corporate politics — the inside track
Developing successful political networks

Team Leadership

A model for high performing IT teams
Understanding your team’s dynamics
Building and motivating IT teams
Developing staff in real time
Organizing IT teams to maximize performance

Technology & Innovation Leadership

The process of innovation and the creative mind-set
Techniques to foster innovation
The importance of technology in innovation
Selecting the best innovation ideas
Lanterns to the future — creating technology vision

Corporate Leadership

T leaders at board level — what CEOs look for
The responsibilities of IT corporate leadership
A process model for IT to business alignment
Technology governance structures
IT’s brand – aligning reality and perception

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