Effectively Managing Technical Teams
Benefits
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
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
jcorkery@exed.wisc.edu