From Technical Professional to Leadership Simulation

Overview/Description
 For candidates considering the move from positions as technical professionals to management, certain professional traits and skills are necessary. Effective communication skills, efficient strategies, and facilitative competencies must all be mastered and continuously honed. The From Technical Professional to Leadership Simulation will provide participants with the opportunity to develop these skills and others as they continue their managerial development. As newly promoted Software Development Managers for B Wind Software, Inc., developers of professional-grade digital video editing software, participants will be tasked with overseeing the developmental committee responsible for conceiving and proposing B Wind's next new commercial endeavor. Armed with newly acquired facilitation and leadership skills, participants will help the committee to recommend a feasible, profitable project to the Marketing and Development management teams. Once a decision has been made, participants will then be assigned as project managers responsible for executing this new project as well as for maintaining the everyday business of their departments and work teams. The From Technical Professional to Leadership Simulation is the second of two simulations based on the SkillSoft series "Moving from Technical Professional to Management." Throughout the simulation links are provided to the following SkillSoft courses: MGMT0122, MGMT0123, MGMT0124, and MGMT0125. This simulation comprises three scenarios and an introduction.

Target Audience
 Technical professionals who are considering managerial positions within their organizations or who have been promoted to management.

Expected Duration
0.5 hours

Lesson Objectives:

From Technical Professional to Leadership Simulation

  • fulfilling the role of a leader.
  • incorporating leadership styles into management.
  • using the facilitation process and facilitating teamwork.
  • using the collaborative strategy to resolve conflict and reduce stress.
  • employing effective communication skills.
  • using efficient management strategies.
  • embodying the qualities of a manager.

    • Course Number: MGMT012S