Course Description

Staying ahead of the competition today requires managers to get the best from their people. Nowhere is this truer than in organizations that rely on technical professionals: engineers, scientists, IT professionals, and others with training in technical and scientific disciplines. While they differ in the specific nature of their work, technical professionals share certain characteristics and experiences that make leading them a particular challenge. At Georgia Tech, with an international reputation in technical fields, we have a long history and breadth of experience in understanding and training technical professionals and their managers. In this workshop, professors will help participants examine their own leadership approaches and develop the understanding, perspectives, and competencies that will equip them for the challenge of leading technical professionals.

Learning Objectives

* Understanding technical professionals
* Key challenges in leading technical professionals
* The difference between managing and leading
* Leadership self-assessment
* Proven leadership techniques and frameworks
* Leading technical teams - design, process, and decision making

Course Fee

The course fee includes workshop tuition, instructional materials, case studies, lunch, refreshments, parking, and Internet access. Take advantage of our early bird discount of $200 off of the standard registration fee of $1900.

Certificate in Advanced Leadership

This course may be applied toward our Certificate in Advanced Leadership, which may be earned by completing any four of our eight 2-day management workshops.

Every effort is made to present this course as advertised; however, circumstances may make it necessary to alter the schedule and/or presenters. For more information on the 2-Day Executive Education Workshops or about the Certificate in Advanced Leadership, contact 404-385-3500.