Becoming a leader is not easy, especially for technically skilled middle managers who are transitioning into leadership roles. If this is you, you are going to need help and guidance as you start your transition from SME to Leader of Teams.
You are likely to possess a high level of technical expertise, but leading a team requires more than just technical skills. (Have you ever criticised the ‘best sales guy’ for getting the job as the sales manager, only to see them sux at the role?)
Sooo. What are you going to do? Can you rely on the tools you developed to get you here, to get you ‘there’?
Effective leadership
Effective leadership demands unique qualities that enable leaders to navigate challenging and unfamiliar environments while achieving the desired outcomes for their team and organization. This is a 12-part series, where I explore the the essential qualities of leadership for making the transition into leadership roles.
- Owning the Journey from Technical Expert to Leader
- Developing Self-Awareness: Understanding Your Strengths and Weaknesses
- Building Trust and Credibility with Your Team
- Communicating Effectively: Listening, Speaking, and Writing
- Creating a Vision: Setting Goals and Objectives for Your Team
- Developing a Strategy: Planning and Prioritizing
- Building and Leading High-Performing Teams
- Leading Change: Managing Resistance and Overcoming Barriers
- Managing Conflict: Dealing with Differences and Disagreements
- Fostering Innovation: Encouraging Creativity and Risk-Taking
- Developing Others: Coaching and Mentoring
- Balancing Priorities: Time Management and Decision Making
This Series
I delve into each topic to help technically skilled middle managers develop the leadership qualities necessary for success in their new roles.
With this help and guidance, you can start your transition from SME to Leader of Teams.
Whether you are a new leader or an experienced one looking to enhance your leadership skills, this series will provide practical insights and guidance to help you lead your team effectively.
As is my custom:
- I base this series on research,
- the experience of the greatest modern thinkers in this space and a
- pound full of my own experiences in running global, national and local companies and teams.
My ambition is to equip and empower you to lead your team to be great as you start your journey to transition from SME to Leader of Teams.
I hope and trust that I can achieve that, and would be delighted to hear from you here:
