Technology Leadership Playbook Certificate

Program Overview

Technology Leadership Playbook is designed to provide practical, contemporary leadership techniques to help navigate current issues facing technology leaders and executives. The course explores current topics using case studies, recent articles and research, and practical examples of IT leadership dilemmas that require critical thinking and decision-making tradeoffs. A graduate certificate will be attainable for those who complete all six courses of the program.

Learning Objectives and Program Benefits

Leadership Skills

Learn essential technology leadership skills from a seasoned technology executive.

Project or Product

Decide between Project or Product management methods for agile program delivery.

Executive Presence

Develop and maintain executive presence with their leadership team, peers, and external partners.

Minimizing Risks

Best practices for minimizing risks associated with enterprise (ERP) initiatives.

Innovation

Possess a distinction and appreciation for the balance between innovation, risk-taking, and consistent results.

Cultural Diversity

Understand the importance of cultural diversity as it relates to building high-performance teams.

Partner-Centered Relationships

Gain new tools for cultivating strong, partner-centered relationships with key suppliers.

Who Should Attend

Aspiring Technology Leaders
Enterprise Program Directors
VP and Directors of Technology
IT Product Management
Technology Executives
Graduates of TAG Pathways to Leadership

What to Expect

Learning will be achieved through a combination of facilitation by experienced CIOs, discussions with peer-level IT thought leaders, excerpts from books on technology leadership, and some problem-solving scenarios. Learning sessions will involve assigned readings, discussions, experiential exercises, role-playing, and problem-solving activities.

Program participants are expected to

Actively participate by asking questions, sharing experiences, and making observations.
Listen attentively with the intention of understanding.
Maintain confidence in themselves and others.
Come prepared and ready to engage.
Keep cameras on throughout the session. This is required to receive certificate credit.

Pricing

Total Cost for Certificate Program: $1500

This fee covers all 6 courses.
Enrollment fee must be paid in full before the start of the program.
All 6 courses must be attended to receive the Technology Leaders Playbook Certificate.

Participants may register for individual courses.

Individual Course Registration Fee: $250

Discount for TAG Members

TAG members are eligible for a 10% discount on the total enrollment fee.

Program Instructor

Bill VanCuren

Retired Fortune 500 CIO, Educator, and Board Advisor

Bill VanCuren is a global business executive and board member who leads transformations for growth through a balance of technology and business solutions, from private to publicly traded, from mid-size to multibillion-dollar corporations. Bill is an insightful business leader who leads teams through uncertain times, drives execution, and is always at the confluence of human factors and technology introduction.

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