A joint offering by the College of Engineering and the School of Business
Effectively Managing Technical Teams
This course is expressly designed for individuals who manage, direct or supervise groups in technical organizations. The course will help you:
- Form teams using strategic planning and operational planning approaches
- Apply performance metrics, budgeting and cost controls including goal setting and establishing objectives
- Communicate effectively, from e-mail to presentations
- Know how to recruit and retain the best people
- Use efficient time management techniques, in everything from meetings to crises
- Effectively budget and control costs
- Know when and when not to delegate/escalate problems and issues
- Begin managing your boss and your career
This course includes interactive discussion and exercises to reinforce course topics.
Topics
- Managing skilled individuals in the 21st century
- Team dynamics and the role of a leader
- Strategic planning, including goal setting, objectives and metrics
- Budgeting and cost control
- Staff recruiting, interviewing and retaining measures
- How to effectively manage your time in a dynamic environment
- Crisis management
- Communications skills
- Secrets to a successful career
Audience
This course will benefit anyone whose work output depends upon other people, including:
- Newly appointed managers or team leaders directing skilled groups
- Busy existing staff who are looking to be more efficient and effective
- Engineers or other technical staff aspiring to management positions
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