From Engineer to Leader
A Workshop for First-Time Tech Leaders
This workshop assists new/emerging tech leaders to understand their roles and gain the skills to make them confident, happy and effective.
Success Stories
"I was so impressed with the impact the program made that we expanded it to a different audience in the following year. The customisation Andrew made to the content really made it stick with our team."
"The mindsets and models around Difficult Conversations, such as poor performance, have helped me be more confident and successful in handling them. I find myself referring back to the discussions we have that provided clarity and useful perspectives."
Trusted By Leading Tech Companies
The Challenge of First-Time Tech Leadership
Common Challenges
- Balancing technical work with leadership responsibilities
- Delegating effectively while maintaining quality
- Communicating with non-technical stakeholders
- Building trust and credibility with your team
- Managing competing priorities and expectations
Our Solution
- Practical frameworks for effective delegation and team management
- Communication strategies for technical and non-technical audiences
- Tools for building trust and fostering collaboration
- Techniques for managing competing priorities effectively
- Personalized action plan for your specific leadership challenges
Why Choose Our Workshop?
| Feature | Our Workshop | Other Leadership Training |
|---|---|---|
| Focus | Tech-specific leadership | Generic leadership principles |
| Format | Interactive, hands-on workshop | Lectures and theory-heavy |
| Duration | 1 intensive day | Multiple weeks or months |
| Cost | $995 - $1,495 | $3,000 - $5,000+ |
| Practical Tools | Immediate implementation | Theoretical frameworks |
What You'll Learn
Leadership Blueprint
Delve deep into understanding leadership, touching upon themes such as emotional intelligence, influential communication, and resilience building.
- Understanding emotional intelligence in leadership
- Developing influential communication skills
- Building resilience as a leader
- Creating your personal leadership style
Essential Leadership Skills
Master the strategies to navigate conflicts constructively, communicate to non-technical audiences, influence stakeholders and build trust with your team.
- Building trust and relationships
- Delegating work effectively
- Empowering team members
- Influencing stakeholders
Communication Skills and Influence
Develop powerful communication techniques that help you convey technical concepts clearly, influence decision makers, and align teams around a shared vision.
- Communicating complex technical concepts
- Influencing without authority
- Tailoring your message to different audiences
- Building a compelling business case
Practical Application
Put theory into practice through interactive exercises, role-playing, and real-world scenarios. Get access to additional learning resources.
- Interactive exercises and role-play
- Real-world case studies
- Personal action planning
- 6 months access to online learning platform
Who Should Attend
Tech/Team Leads
Learn to build trust and manage your team effectively. Foster more collaborations across different teams and disciplines, and confidently communicate tech to non-tech audiences.
Principal & Staff Engineers
Learn to build strong relationships and trust to lead. Influence and set the technical direction for your teams, and nurture team talent through mentoring and knowledge sharing.
Engineering Managers
Learn to delegate work and empower others, influence stakeholders whilst balancing strategic business and engineering objectives, and effectively guide your team toward a shared vision.
Workshop Format
Hours of Intensive Learning
Immerse yourself in a focused, distraction-free environment designed for maximum learning and skill development.
Months of access
To additional online leadership training material to help you continue your learning journey. Access to workshop material for life.
Participants Maximum
Small group size ensures personalized attention, meaningful interactions, and opportunities to practice new skills.
What's Included
- Comprehensive workshop materials and resources
- Interactive exercises and role-playing scenarios
- Personalized action plan for your leadership journey
- 6 months access to our online learning platform
- Post-workshop 1:1 coaching session
- Lifetime access to our alumni community
Can't Make the Workshop? Continue Your Learning Online
Explore the Tech Leaders Launchpad online platform. Access self-paced courses, join a vibrant community, and benefit from live Q&A sessions to accelerate your leadership growth anytime, anywhere.
Workshop Agenda
Foundations of Tech Leadership
Your Facilitator
Andrew Murphy
Andrew is a former software developer who has held various leadership positions in consultancies and SaaS companies like Linktree. With the right support, Andrew believes that everyone can become the leader they want to be, which is why he now focuses on teaching those skills via his company Tech Leaders Launchpad.
By sharing his experiences, tools, and techniques, Andrew equips emerging and new tech leaders with the necessary skills for success in the modern workplace.
Investment & Value
Workshop Investment
What You Get
- 8 hours of intensive leadership training
- Comprehensive workshop materials
- 1:1 post-workshop coaching session
- 6 months access to online learning platform
- Lifetime access to alumni community
- Certificate of completion
Limited Time Offer
Register now and receive a complimentary 60-minute leadership strategy session (valued at $500) to help you implement your learnings immediately after the workshop.
Frequently Asked Questions
Upcoming Workshop Locations
Wellington
Early Bird ends in: 0d 0h
Wednesday, June 11, 2025
9:00 AM - 5:00 PM NZST
Wellington, New Zealand
Pricing
Early Bird:
NZ$995
Regular:
NZ$1,395
Refunds available up to 7 days before event
Brisbane
Early Bird ends in: 0d 0h
Monday, June 16, 2025
9:00 AM - 5:00 PM AEST
Brisbane, Australia
Pricing
Early Bird:
A$995
Regular:
A$1,495
Refunds available up to 7 days before event
Sydney
Early Bird ends in: 0d 0h
Monday, July 14, 2025
9:00 AM - 5:00 PM AEST
Sydney, Australia
Pricing
Early Bird:
A$995
Regular:
A$1,495
Refunds available up to 7 days before event
Melbourne
Early Bird ends in: 0d 0h
Wednesday, July 16, 2025
9:00 AM - 5:00 PM AEST
Melbourne, Australia
Pricing
Early Bird:
A$995
Regular:
A$1,495
Refunds available up to 7 days before event
Your Country
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Your Company
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Pricing
$800 - $1,500 per person
Final price depends on group size
Ready to Transform from Engineer to Leader?
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