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Managing in a Technical
Environment

This course presents fundamental tools for effectively supervising the activities of other technical professionals. We’ll emphasize sharpening and building leadership skills as well as understanding human behavior.

First, we’ll present some basic management concepts and then apply each one to the unique technical environment. With extensive opportunities to exchange ideas and assess problems, you’ll do some fresh thinking, expand your point of view and develop your ability to lead.

This course is also available as a custom course on the Knoxville campus or at a location of your choice.

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Key Benefits


This course presents fundamental tools for effectively supervising technical professionals. Using a combination of discussions, interactive exercises, simulations, role-playing, and real-world case studies, you will . . .
  • Understand the challenges of effectively managing technical professionals
  • Enhance your management and leadership skills
  • Increase your ability to communicate and influence others
  • Develop coaching skills to enhance team-building and team and individual performance
  • Learn to influence others and work across the organization
  • Learn priority-setting and time management skills

Intended Audience


Engineers, scientists, and individuals responsible for managing technical employees, as well as professionals with technical backgrounds who are taking on new or additional managerial responsibilities.

Duration/Dates


1 week

August 26–30, 2013

Faculty


Michael McIntyre, Ph.D.—doctorate in industrial/organizational psychology with fifteen years of management consulting, corporate training, and executive coaching experience. Michael has significant experience running leadership development programs and helping mid-career professionals transition to leadership positions.

Chuck Parke, MBA—faculty and executive director, Center for Executive Education, with 25 years in the manufacturing sector leading both manufacturing and R&D functions. Chuck has significant experience in leadership development coaching and mentoring in both manufacturing and academic settings.

Cost


$3,600

Cost of the program includes:
  • Most meals (excludes dinner)
  • On-campus transportation
  • Materials/simulations
  • Professional education credits, where applicable
Preferred pricing is available for multiple attendees from the same organization, current students and alumni of the Executive-Level MBA programs, and individuals who qualify for our General Services Agency (GSA) tuition rates. Note: if you qualify for GSA tuition rates, meals and lodging will be billed separately.

Visit our preferred pricing page or call +1 (865) 974-5001 for more information.