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Introduction

As the Director of IT, your role is to lead and manage a team of IT professionals to deliver high-quality and innovative technology solutions that support the goals and objectives of the organization. The objective of this course is to equip you with the knowledge, skills and tools needed to effectively lead and manage a high-performing IT team.

Outputs

Upon completion of this course, you will have:
- A clear understanding of best practices for building and managing high-performing teams in the IT industry
- Knowledge of effective leadership styles, motivation techniques, and team development strategies
- Tools to manage team conflict and improve team communication
- Strategies for fostering collaboration, innovation and creativity within your IT team
- Understanding of performance management, coaching and mentoring, and team member development

Objectives

This course is designed to help you:
- Develop your leadership skills to build and manage high-performing teams
- Enhance your ability to lead and motivate your team members to achieve common goals
- Improve your team's collaboration, creativity, and problem-solving skills
- Increase your team's productivity and performance

Who Should Attend

This course is intended for Directors of IT, IT Managers, and other senior IT professionals responsible for leading and managing IT teams.

Course Outline

Day 1: Leadership Fundamentals

- Introduction to leadership principles and best practices
- Understanding different leadership styles and their application
- Building and maintaining a high-performing team culture

Day 2: Motivating and Developing Teams

- Understanding the motivation factors of team members
- Developing strategies to motivate and engage team members
- Coaching and mentoring team members for improved performance

Day 3: Managing Team Conflict and Improving Communication

- Understanding the causes of team conflict
- Developing conflict resolution strategies
- Improving team communication for better collaboration

Day 4: Fostering Collaboration, Innovation and Creativity

- Encouraging teamwork and collaboration within the IT team
- Creating a culture of innovation and creativity
- Problem-solving techniques for the IT team

Day 5: Performance Management and Team Development

- Understanding the performance management process
- Setting performance goals and expectations for the IT team
- Developing team members through training and professional development opportunities.

Conclusion

This five-day course provides a comprehensive overview of IT leadership, covering the fundamental principles, best practices, and practical tools and techniques to build and manage high-performing teams in the IT industry. Whether you are new to IT leadership or seeking to enhance your current leadership skills, this course is designed to help you become an effective and confident IT leader.

Throughout the course, participants will have the opportunity to work on practical exercises and case studies to apply the concepts and skills they have learned. The course will also include interactive discussions and opportunities for participants to share their experiences and insights."