Leadership Styles for Tech Leaders

Flexible Leadership,
Exceptional Tech Results

We provide advanced leadership training tailored for the technology sector. The Scalable Leaders Program addresses the unique challenges faced by executives in fast-paced, innovation-driven environments.

Participants will develop critical skills such as:

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Assessing team member competencies and development needs

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Adjusting leadership tactics to optimise individual and team performance

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Managing cross-functional teams effectively

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Aligning leadership approaches with different project phases

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Fostering a culture of continuous learning and innovation

Situational Leadership

Adapting to Diverse Personalities and Project Dynamics

A one-size-fits-all leadership approach proves ineffective. Situational Leadership provides a framework for tech leaders to calibrate their management style based on the unique needs of individual team members and the specific demands of each project.

Key Focus

Mastering the Four Leadership Styles

Leadership Styles Direction Support
1. Directing High Low
2. Coaching High High
3. Supporting Low High
4. Delegating Low Low
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1. Directing

High Direction, Low Support

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Appropriate for team members with low competence but high commitment

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Leader provides specific instructions and closely supervises performance

Example: Guiding a junior developer through their first code deployment

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2. Coaching

High Direction, High Support

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Suited for team members with some competence but variable commitment

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Leader explains decisions, solicits suggestions, and continues to direct task accomplishment

Example: Working with a mid-level engineer to improve code quality and efficiency

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3. Supporting

Low Direction, High Support

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Effective for team members with high competence but lacking confidence

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Leader facilitates and supports efforts toward task accomplishment and shares responsibility for decision-making

Example: Empowering a senior designer to lead a new product interface overhaul

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4. Delegating

Low Direction, Low Support

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Ideal for team members with high competence and high commitment

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Leader turns over responsibility for decision-making and problem-solving to team members

Example: Assigning a complex architecture redesign to a seasoned software architect

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Evaluating Team Member Development Levels

Assessing Competence

Gauging Commitment

Identifying Growth Indicators

Recognising Regression Signals

Aligning Leadership Style with Development Level

Developing Flexibility

Honing Intuition

Implementing Situational Leadership in Tech Environments

Managing Diverse Tech Teams

Adapting Leadership Across Project Lifecycles

Benefits for Tech Leaders

Enhanced Team Performance

Cross-functional Team Management

Accelerated Skill Development

Elevated Project Outcomes

What are the key skills I'll develop through this program?

Key skills include assessing team member competencies, adjusting leadership tactics, managing cross-functional teams, aligning leadership approaches with project phases, and fostering innovation.

Will this program help me manage remote tech teams?

Yes, the principles of situational leadership taught in this program are applicable to both in-person and remote team management scenarios.

How does this program differ from general leadership training?

This program is specifically tailored for the tech industry, addressing unique challenges faced by tech leaders and providing relevant examples and case studies from the tech sector.

Frequently asked questions

Scalable Leaders is designed to be the fastest way to level up as a Leader in Tech.

Testimonials

Ben really understands what drives and motivates people, and leads with integrity and candour. He has taught me the kind of leader I would like to be.

Cheryl Gledhill
Product Director at Culture Amp

Ben is someone who can very quickly understand problems to solve in any given difficult situation - presenting practical and feasible solutions by pulling from his own experiences and expertise. He is a leader by nature, and is able to motivate individuals to shine their brightest in their roles.

Suzy Hur
Head of Product at Before You Bid

I'm getting the confidence and conviction out of the coaching for the work I'm doing. I'm also getting really good ways to frame concepts and the work that I do - in short the language you use is powerful for my internal comms and helps make me more efficient in working with others.

Sarah Maloof
Head of Product & Strategy at Link Market Services

Ben is an accomplished team leader. He is a generous and patient mentor and coach for his team, which has seen him significantly increase engagement and productivity in the team even in challenging circumstances.

Colette Grgic
Head of Startup Ecosystem, AU & NZ at Amazon Web Services

Ben has a broad range of experience from running his own company to leading agile development teams in large enterprises. I could always trust Ben to provide frank and straightforward advice, free from encumbrances.

Sebastien Eckersley-Maslin
CEO at Phyllome

The reason people stay loyal to a company is because of real and authentic leadership. A lot of leaders aspire to that, however, with Ben, it is practised and embodied in everything he does. I am really grateful for all the guidance, support, trust and belief he had in me which helped me to grow.

Renee
Lead Designer & Interim Product Director at Known