If you’re a Developer about to lead your first Development Team or already a Tech Lead, this Masterclass is for you. You’ll gain a clearer understanding of the role, new tools and mental models to handle Technical Leadership responsibilities, experience applying them with feedback and meet other Technical Leaders to connect with.

Leadership skills

Leadership skills are a type of soft skill that helps an individual influence or guide other individuals. These skills include conflict resolution, communication, motivating others, and problem-solving. Leaders who have these skills are often able to work with different team members and find ways to solve problems that benefit everyone involved. This is important because many projects involve collaborative efforts. In order to do this, leaders need to be able to distribute the workload and listen to their teammates’ opinions.

Ideally, this Masterclass is most useful for developers about to lead their first Development Team or Technical Leaders with some experience in the role already. It is also great for experienced Technical Leaders who want to improve their skills and learn new tools for handling their leadership responsibilities.

Leadership skills are a type of soft skill in software engineering that help an individual influence or guide other individuals. These soft skills are important because they help a tech lead work effectively with their team. In addition, they can also help to keep quality high and reduce technical debt.

Mentoring skills

As a technical lead, you should know how to mentor junior developers. This will help them become more self-sufficient and independent. It will also allow them to learn from their mistakes. In addition, it will increase the productivity of your team. Mentoring can also be a great way to encourage team members to work together and share ideas.

Many people who rise to the role of tech leads do so without formal training. Rather, they gain their skills by taking on a variety of projects and learning from their mentors. However, these experiences are often unguided, and the resulting leadership skills may not be optimal.

This Masterclass will provide the framework and guidance you need to develop your own tech leadership abilities. It will cover key topics such as system design and architecture, code reviewing techniques, mentoring and coaching engineers, and building strong engineering culture. You will also get behind-the-scenes case studies from leading engineering firms and practical guidance from industry experts. This is a must-attend Masterclass for Tech Leads!

Communication skills

Tech Leads are often very technical and may have trouble communicating with non-technical people. Effective communication is about being clear and concise, providing feedback, and helping others understand the bigger picture. It’s important to know how to effectively communicate with your team and coworkers to build trust and increase productivity.

Technical Leadership Masterclass is for anyone who wants to become a Software Engineering Team Lead or upgrade their current leadership skills. The masterclass is ideally suited for inexperienced or semi-experienced Tech Leads, however experienced Tech Leaders have also found it useful as they rarely get the opportunity to think and reflect about their roles.

The masterclass includes workshops, discussions, videos and interactive exercises. It covers topics such as System design and architecture, code reviewing techniques, mentoring and coaching engineers, pair programming and other fundamentally important engineering practices. It also includes a practical assessment at the end of the masterclass. The assessment aims to assess your knowledge, skill and experience in the following areas:

Time management skills

Time management is a crucial skill for every professional, no matter what their role. It involves a number of activities, including setting goals, focusing, scheduling and delegating tasks. It also requires self-monitoring and assessing how well you are performing at each task. These skills can help you increase your productivity and improve your overall performance.

Good time management skills are key to success in any job, but it’s important for Tech Leads to master them especially. They need to have strong planning skills, build sequences of work, create calendars and make meeting agendas. This allows them to plan their day, prioritize and communicate effectively.

This Masterclass will equip Tech Leads with a new set of tools and mental models for handling their leadership responsibilities. Using a mix of interactive learning exercises, discussions, videos, and storytelling, the course explores the specific challenges of leading a technical team. In addition to that, participants will learn about systems design and architecture, code reviewing techniques, mentoring and coaching engineers, and building a strong engineering culture. This will help them become better leaders and ship quality software faster.

Teamwork skills

If you are a tech lead or want to become one, it’s essential to have a strong set of teamwork skills. Luckily, there are many resources available on this topic. Choosing the right ones is key. Then, you can focus on developing the specific skills that you need for your job.

It’s also important to be aware of the dynamic in your team. If one person is dominating the conversation or not allowing others to contribute, it’s your responsibility to make sure everyone has a voice.

Lastly, it’s vital to have good communication and listening skills. Whether it’s with your team or clients, it’s important to be able to understand the needs and wants of others. This will help you create solutions that are best for everyone involved.

This 2-day masterclass is crafted to develop the skills every developer should have, but especially a tech lead. Unlike a Principal Engineer, whose responsibilities are mainly technical, a tech lead is in charge of people and their performance as well. This makes them a perfect candidate for this masterclass.