Training details

Description

This 2-day training course is designed to provide a comprehensive understanding of the multifaceted role of a Tech Lead in software development. The course covers the balance between technical expertise and leadership skills required to guide a team effectively. It emphasizes the importance of not just being a technical expert but also a mentor, facilitator, and coach. Participants will explore various aspects such as fostering team autonomy, promoting continuous learning, and maintaining a balance between hands-on coding and leadership responsibilities.

Objectives

• Understand the dual nature of the Tech Lead role – both technical and leadership.
• Learn to balance the four key facets of a Tech Lead: Expert, Trainer/Mentor, Facilitator, and Coach.
• Know how to implement a culture of technical excellence
• Develop skills to delegate, promote team autonomy and continuous learning.
• Know how to find a balance between velocity, safety and quality of deliverables.
• Learn to manage technical debt and risk.

Target Audience

• Aspiring or current Tech Leads
• Software Developers looking to transition into leadership roles
• Team Leaders and Managers in software development
• IT Project Managers

Prerequisites

• Basic understanding of software development processes.
• Experience in a software development role.
• Familiarity with team dynamics and project management is beneficial.

Pedagogical method

The course combines interactive lectures, case studies, and hands-on exercises. Participants will engage in:

• Group discussions on leadership and technical challenges: 40%.
• Role-playing exercises to simulate real-world scenarios: 40%.
• Collaborative activities to practice decision-making and problem-solving: 30%.

Evaluation and follow-up mode

Skill acquisition is continuously assessed throughout the training through a series of workshops and practical exercises. Immediately following the training, we conduct a thorough assessment of trainee satisfaction. Participants will receive a training certificate upon completion, which details the training objectives, content, program, duration, and a formal acknowledgment of the skills and knowledge acquired.

Program

1. Day 1

   • Introduction and Definition of the Tech Lead Role
     • Exploring the balance between technical and leadership responsibilities
     • Understanding the impact and significance within an organization
   • Crafting and Communicating a Technical Vision
     • Developing a clear vision
     • Aligning the team towards common goals
     • Managing Paradoxes
   • Facilitating Team Dynamics
     • Techniques for team formation and managing moving motivators
     • Understanding different influencing styles
     • Conflict management strategies
   • Enhancing Skill Development
     • Exploring One on One (O3) interviews for skill assessment
     • Integrating and onboarding new team members effectively
   • Collaborative Development Practices
     • Hands-on exercises in Pair Programming and Mob Programming
     • Establishing and maintaining coding standards
   • Effective Time Management
     • Strategies for managing meeting requests
     • Delegating tasks

2. Day 2

   • Revisiting Quality Practices
     • Overview of testing practices and code review processes
     • Applicative design considerations
   • Measurement and Success
     • Techniques for measuring the success of actions
     • Incorporating continuous integration and quality metrics
   • Project Initiation Techniques
     • Technical framing
     • Initial iteration ("Iteration 0")
   • Ongoing Project Management
     • Collaborating with Product Owners
     • Risk management using tracer bullets
     • Addressing and managing technical debt