Why is IT so difficult
IT managers have so many problems to solve – technical outages, failing projects, staff turnover and budget issues to name just a few. The cost of mistakes can run into the millions. And yet, for all their investment in IT training, companies often overlook one area that can bring significant benefits – developing IT management and IT leadership skills. It is not a simple problem - generic leadership courses do not address the specific problems of IT. They won’t teach how to set up effective IT governance, how to create an IT strategy, run a data-center, or align IT with business priorities.
As former CIOs, we have dedicated ourselves to fixing the problem, helping technical specialists become effective managers, and IT managers become outstanding leaders. Our approach is holistic – delegates get to see the whole picture and fill in the gaps in their experience. All the way from the practical side of IT management to the high-level skills of senior leadership. Our reputation goes before us. We have run the program for over 20 years in over 20 countries. Over 2,000 delegates have joined our courses and given us an average feedback score of 90%, an exceptional score for soft skills courses.Â
Why IT managers Choose Our Programs
Our IT Management and Leadership course is different in another key respect. All delegates bring their own diverse experiences. They get to share this with like-minded IT professionals and become part of our unique network. Attendees gain enormously from learning with other IT professionals, in a quiet environment. Whilst no two people gain the same from the course, everyone gains something. Here are just a few of the considerable outcomes that delegates can put into practice after the course
- Realign time management priorities to focus on leadership and IT success
- Develop IT strategy aligned to top level objectives and departmental priorities
- Implement improved project practices and prioritize project portfolios
- Handle difficult situations better, from performance reviews to senior presentations
- Guide business change with the emphasis on better sponsor engagement
- Assist with cost effective commercial agreements that deliver successful IT outcomes
- Motivate and develop team members, and coach key players to retain top talent
- Implement effective governance to align IT with business priorities
- Communicate technical concepts clearly and spearhead innovation efforts
- Build influential relationships at a senior level and guide key decisions
IT management and IT leadership program - course outline
Each module is led by an experienced IT leader and designed to give you practical tools, not just theory.
You’ll walk away knowing exactly how to apply what you learn.
Part 1 - IT ManagementÂ
IT Strategy
Learn how to create an IT strategy aligned to business goals
Build and communicate a strategic IT roadmap. Analyze strategic options and optimize IT strategy
Project Excellence
Master advanced project, program, and portfolio management. Understand how to validate business cases and manage project governance. Lead successful change programs with confidence
Communicating Technology
Learn to present technical information in a clear and compelling way. Improve your communication with non-technical stakeholders. Navigate difficult conversations and build trust with business partners
Operational Excellence
Solve operational issues with ITIL, DevOps, and Lean IT. Identify 10 ways to improve operational efficiency. Prepare for and manage major technology incidents
Commercial Acumen
Learn how to make smarter decisions in your IT role. Understand the elements of contracts and vendor relationships. Sharpen your negotiation skills for better business outcomes
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 Part 2 - IT LeadershipÂ
 IT Leadership Foundations
Understand what separates a manager from a leader. Shift your mindset and approach to start driving business value beyond just IT service delivery.
Use a proven emotional intelligence model to better lead yourself. Learn how top CIOs manage their time, shape their reputation, and build influence from the inside out.
Peer Leadership
You don’t just lead down — you lead across. Learn how to recognize and work with different leadership styles, build strategic alliances, and navigate the political landscape of your organization.
Team Leadership
Master the World Class IT team model — five years in the making — to build, motivate, and structure your IT teams for success as measured by you and your business stakeholders.
Technology & Innovation Leadership
Lead innovation, foster creativity, and use the power of technology vision to influence the future of your business.
Corporate Leadership
Step into your executive presence. Understand how to communicate at board level, align IT with strategic goals, and raise your IT profile
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Choose how you want to learn
You can take our IT management or IT Leadership courses as a residential course in the UK, online or in-house.Â
Residential courses in the UK
Twice a year we run our flagship IT Management and IT Leadership courses at the magnificent Greenlands venue in Henley-on-Thames. Situated on the banks of the River Thames, this is one of the countries leading learning venues.
The course is run over five days, and most delegates choose to stay on-site at the Greenlands Hotel. The day is spent on short presentations, break-outs and case-studies. The presentations are typically no more than 45 minutes, but are very specific and rich in content. Additional references and reading are given. The amazing location gives a perfect opportunity for delegates to socialize and build life-long network contacts.Â
Delegates have access to the online program and IT leaders network after the course.
Remote coaching and online program
For many, it is difficult to get time away from the office. The IT Leaders Coaching and On-line program will let you study remotely. Typically scheduled over 6 months, delegates get 4 detailed coaching sessions supported with our updated online course. With over 20 hours of video, the new online course delivers content via short (typically 30 minute) videos, supported by practical case studies based on real IT management scenarios.
Delegates who sign up for the on-line courses can join the monthly webinars, providing an opportunity to share problems and solutions. They are also automatically enrolled into our IT Leaders network, a network of over 1,000 IT professionals, the majority of whom are former delegates. They also have direct access to the course director for additional one-on-one discussions.
Choose your course format and pricing
UK Residential Program
ÂŁ3,950
Top features
- Presented by former CIOs
- Short interactive presentation sessions
- Up-to-date case studies
- Stunning location in Henley on Thames
- Accommodation on site
- Membership of IT Leaders private network group
- Access to the on-line program, course materials and webinars afterwards
- Access to special delegate offers from IT Leaders
Coaching & Online Program
ÂŁ4,950
Top features
- Learn at your own pace
- Presentations by former CIOs
- Up-to-date case studies
- Weekly group seminar with course leader
- On-going learning after course completion
- Certificate of completion
- Membership of IT Leaders private network group
- Access to special delegate offers from IT Leaders
- Payment options available for clients paying for themselves
We're glad to make your acquaintance
We know from experience how difficult it is to find like-minded IT professionals who you can confide in. Most of the contacts we came across told us how brilliant everything was. What we really needed was someone who would give us clear unbiased answers.Â
At IT Leaders, our delegates become like a work family where you can ask questions in confidence. We hope that you will take the first step to introduce yourself using the form opposite and provide a brief outline of how we can help.Â
Let us know how we can help
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Success Stories
Hear from IT leaders who have transformed their careers and teams through our programs
GK, NTT Data
"I felt the programme was very good and presented very well. Certainly it was a very interactive and useful learning."
JB, Queen Mary University of London
"Very Worthwhile, delivery was polished and professional and backed up by significant experience and knowledge."
JR, The Internet Group
"David was very supportive, I really like those 1 to 1 sessions, it was very helpful. The course really does give you the thinking strategy to go forward in your career."
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