A Tech Lead Training Course

Becoming a Tech Lead is a tough transition for any developer. Only a fragment of the skills and experience you have as a developer prepare you for the expectations of a new role. ThoughtWorks is hosting a two-day workshop that focuses on technical leadership skills for Tech Leads - as opposed to general leadership skills - through discussion, theory, and practical exercises.

About the Facilitator

Patrick Kua is a Principal Consultant and Tech Lead at ThoughtWorks Europe. He is also the author of the book Talking with Tech Leads, an insightful collation of real-life experiences from Tech Leads around the world. Patrick has been running this workshop in the UK and the US, and this is a one-time opportunity to attend his workshop here in Australia.

Format

In this two-day workshop, Patrick will explore the unique combination of skills and experiences that distinguish a “Tech Lead” from a “Leader working in a technical environment.” He will do this using a combination of training techniques that includes presentation, discussion, video, interactive exercises, and storytelling.

Who should attend

• Developers who are about to lead a development team
• Tech Leads looking to explore different approaches and aspects of their role
  

What you will learn

• What the Tech Lead role encompasses
• Why cross-functional requirements matter
• How to identify and manage cross-functional requirements
• How to manage path to production tasks and resources
• How to manage technical risks
• What a Technical Vision is and how to shepherd a team towards a Technical Vision
• Common paradoxes a Tech Lead must manage
• What makes the Tech Lead unique from other leadership roles
• Why relationships matter
• How a Tech Lead builds and maintains good relationships with technical and non-technical people
• How to navigate conflict and find a way forward

If you have any questions, contact events_au@thoughtworks.com