Growing Yourself As A Leader: Technical Leadership Capabilities

The development of technical leadership capabilities is often overlooked as a training requirement in organizations, but these are key to business success. This book provides six management techniques to help develop leadership capabilities and grow as a leader, with real-life examples, tips, and mini exercises.

\n Format: Paperback / softback
\n Length: 122 pages
\n Publication date: 26 February 2018
\n Publisher: BCS Learning & Development Limited
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The development of technical leadership capabilities is frequently disregarded as a training requirement in organizations, yet these are essential to business success. In this book, management experts Brian Sutton and Robina Chatham offer six management techniques to assist you in developing your leadership abilities and growing as a leader. With real-life examples, tips, and mini exercises, you will also enhance your soft skills as you progress your personal and professional development.

Technical leadership skills are crucial for success in today's fast-paced and competitive business environment. These skills enable individuals to lead and manage teams effectively, drive innovation, and achieve organizational goals. However, many organizations overlook the importance of technical leadership training, resulting in a lack of skilled leaders who can drive growth and innovation.

In this book, management experts Brian Sutton and Robina Chatham provide a comprehensive guide to developing technical leadership skills. They offer six management techniques that can help individuals build their leadership capabilities and grow as leaders. These techniques include:

1. Embracing Change: Technical leaders must be able to embrace change and adapt to new technologies, processes, and environments. They must be open to new ideas and willing to take risks to drive innovation and growth.

2. Building Effective Teams: Technical leaders must be able to build and manage effective teams. They must be able to delegate tasks, provide guidance and support, and foster a culture of collaboration and teamwork.

3. Communicating Effectively: Technical leaders must be able to communicate effectively with stakeholders, including team members, customers, and executives. They must be able to articulate their vision and ideas clearly and concisely, and listen actively to feedback and input.

4. Driving Innovation: Technical leaders must be able to drive innovation and creativity within their teams. They must be able to identify new opportunities and challenges, and develop innovative solutions to meet those needs.

5. Managing Complexity: Technical projects and initiatives often involve complex systems and processes. Technical leaders must be able to manage complexity effectively, ensuring that projects are executed efficiently and effectively.

6. Developing Self-Awareness: Technical leaders must develop self-awareness and self-reflection skills. They must be able to assess their strengths and weaknesses, and identify areas for improvement.

In addition to these six management techniques, the book provides real-life examples and tips to help individuals apply these techniques in their own work environments. It also includes mini exercises and self-assessment quizzes to help individuals measure their progress and identify areas for further development.

By developing technical leadership skills, individuals can become more effective leaders, drive innovation, and achieve organizational goals. This book provides a comprehensive and practical guide to help individuals build their leadership capabilities and grow as leaders.

\n Weight: 140g\n
Dimension: 198 x 131 x 7 (mm)\n
ISBN-13: 9781780173917\n \n