Technical Leadership for New Managers
3-hour hands-on workshop.
Build leadership range, run safer experiments, and guide teams without losing your engineering instincts.
Moving from builder to leader is a shift in how you create value. In this hands-on session you will practice simple leadership moves that scale your impact without creating process for process’ sake. We pull from Daniel Goleman’s leadership styles, evidence-based change, and lean experimentation you can use the next day.
You will learn
- Map your leadership range and pick the right style for the moment
- Run small, low-risk experiments that improve delivery and trust
- Set expectations and give feedback that sticks
- Create clarity without micromanaging
- Handle common traps for first-time tech leads and managers
Who it’s for
Senior engineers, tech leads, new managers, and staff-level ICs in SMEs and scaleups.
Format
3 hours. Interactive. No slides dump. You will work in pairs and small groups on real scenarios.
What you get
- Leadership Styles Cheatsheet
- Experiment Canvas
- 30-day action plan template
- Optional follow-up office hours invite
Bring
A real leadership challenge. You can keep it anonymous
Tickets
- Early bird [€X] until [date minus 28 days]
- General admission [€Y]
- Team bundle 3 seats [€Z]
- Indie/student [€W] limited
Refunds
Full refund up to 7 days before the event. You can transfer your ticket to a colleague anytime.
FAQs
- Do I need to be a manager already?
No. If you influence others, you’ll benefit. - Is this technical training?
No. It is leadership for people with technical backgrounds. - Will I get slides?
You will get a toolkit and templates.
Facilitator Bio
Dennis Petersen is a lean-agile coach and facilitator based in the Netherlands. He helps teams and leaders improve flow, make clear choices, and ship useful products. Dennis blends systems thinking, practical tooling, and a calm workshop style that gets people working together.
Accessibility
The venue is step-free with accessible restrooms. If you have specific needs, email dennis@nordisk-coach
What’s included
Templates, worksheets, pre-read, and a follow-up resource pack. Light snacks and caffeine if in person.
What to bring
A real challenge from your team. Notetaking tools. This is not a death-by-powerpoint or laptop-based event.
Photos and privacy
We may take photos for marketing. Tell us on arrival if you prefer not to be photographed.
Event metadata
Category Business and Professional
Subcategory Leadership
Tags technical leadership, engineering management, leadership styles, experimentation, feedback, SME, Rotterdam, workshop