An intensive professional development training course on

Mastering the Transition from Technical Expert to Leader

Becoming a Transformational Leader
and an Effective People Manager in any Workplace

Why Choose Mastering the Transition from Technical Expert to Leader Training Course?

This exciting training course is designed to assist technical experts and professions the skills needed to transition as a leader. The transition from a technical expert to a leader can be difficult as it requires skills and competencies that may not have been part of your training or previous work experience. Technical experts are often promoted because they have recognised knowledge and skills in their field, but they may not have the skills and knowledge when it comes to leading and managing people.

This Mastering the Transition from Technical Expert to Leader training course will allow you to explore the skills needed to lead in any organisation. This Mastering the Transition from Technical Expert to Leader training course examines the key ingredients of successful leadership and the right mix of functional and interpersonal skills to meet organisational objectives, build a high-performing team, and expand your impact as a leader of people.

This Mastering the Transition from Technical Expert to Leader training course will feature:

  • Moving from technical skills to people skills
  • Become a successful communicator with all stakeholders
  • Understanding key change management principles
  • Developing a high-performing team
  • Essential Skills for coaching others

What are the Goals?

By the end of this training course, participants will be able to:

  • Develop self-awareness and emotional intelligence
  • Differentiate between transformational & transactional leadership
  • Communicate a clear vision of the broad impact of change
  • Demonstrate ability in the use of active listening skills
  • Transition from a technical expert to a competent leader

The Course Content

  • From technical expert to leader
  • The difference between managing and leading
  • Characteristics of highly effective leaders
  • Transformational and transactional leadership
  • The importance of Emotional Intelligence (EI)
  • Effective interpersonal communication in the leadership role
  • Communicating successfully – Avoiding communication barriers
  • Active listening and questioning skills
  • Understanding your own personality profile
  • Developing self-awareness
  • Achieving the high-performing team
  • Stages of team development
  • Identifying the essential factors in motivation
  • The benefits and barriers to delegation
  • Decision-making with teams – avoiding group think
  • The Coaching Cycle (PEDICR)
  • Key listening & questioning techniques for coaching & mentoring
  • Introducing SOLER techniques
  • Plan a coaching session & preparing a coaching plan
  • Set coaching objectives which are measurable (SMART)
  • The key drivers of change
  • The difference between change management and change leadership
  • Overcoming resistance to change
  • Change at the individual, team and organisational level
  • The five psychological phases of change and their effective management

Certificate and Accreditation

  • AZTech Certificate of Completion for delegates who attend and complete the course

How Aztech Saudi Can Enhance Your Professional Career

At Aztech Saudi, we believe that professional development is the foundation of long-term career success. This training course is expertly designed to equip individuals with practical skills, forward-thinking strategies, and the confidence to navigate today’s dynamic work environments. Each course is delivered by subject matter specialists with extensive industry experience, ensuring that every learning experience is relevant, impactful, and aligned with real-world challenges. Whether you're looking to strengthen your technical expertise, enhance leadership abilities, or stay ahead of industry trends, Aztech Saudi provides the tools you need to elevate your performance and deliver measurable value to your organization.

Our training is more than just knowledge transfer—it’s a catalyst for career transformation. By participating in our courses, professionals gain a competitive advantage in their fields, improve their decision-making capabilities, and position themselves for new opportunities and leadership roles. We take pride in supporting individuals across various sectors and career stages, helping them unlock their full potential through high-quality, globally benchmarked learning experiences. With Aztech Saudi as your development partner, you’re not only investing in education—you're investing in a stronger, more successful future.

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