12 Weeks · 6 Modules · Cohort of 12
Launch into Leadership
In today's fast-changing landscape, leaders need more than technical expertise. They need agility, empathy, and influence.
McKinsey: organisations that invest in leadership development are 2.4× more likely to hit their performance targets.
$2,100 + GST
Early bird $1,900 + GST
Next cohorts
April · May · July 2026
Why this course?
The transition from individual contributor to leader is one of the most challenging and least supported steps in a technical career. High-performing engineers are promoted for their technical expertise but rarely given the tools to lead people, communicate strategically, or influence outcomes.
Launch into Leadership bridges that gap — providing the frameworks, confidence, and communication strategies to manage complex teams and turn capable contributors into confident, credible leaders.
Who it's for
Designed for emerging and early-stage leaders in technical roles.
Transitioning from individual contributor to people or project leadership
Looking to build confidence and clarity in your leadership role
Wanting to strengthen influence and communication across technical and business teams
Ready to develop leadership capability without losing technical depth
The curriculum
6 modules · 12 weeks · cohort capped at 12
Module 01
Leadership Essentials
Understand your current leadership style and strengths, plus the skills and strategies needed to tackle difficult leadership challenges.
Key takeaway
Identify your default leadership style and apply situational techniques to uplift your teams.
Module 02
Communication & Feedback
Understand your communication style, speaking to be heard, active listening with empathy, and building feedback loops.
Key takeaway
Communicate with clarity and intent, and shape the communication culture in your team.
Module 03
Managing & Mentoring
Learn how to set up effective 1-on-1s, approach career conversations, and guide personal development of your team members.
Key takeaway
A practical toolkit for 1-on-1s, career conversations, and IC development.
Module 04
Building Your Team
Explore what makes high-performing teams and good culture, then break it down into behaviours and action plans.
Key takeaway
Understand what high-performing team culture looks like and build an action plan to develop it.
Module 05
Strategy & Planning
Practise building and delivering strategic plans, communicating risks and tradeoffs, and facilitating informed decision making.
Key takeaway
Build and communicate a technical strategy that outlines trade-offs, decisions, and stakeholder plans.
Module 06
Personal Effectiveness
Identify what you're being measured on. Balance delegation and enablement while staying technically credible.
Key takeaway
Delegate without losing oversight, stay technically credible, and manage your time like a leader.
Why Kaleida?
Our programs are practical, research-backed, and designed by leaders who've been in the trenches — creating learning experiences participants say they "miss when they're over."
We specialise in technical leadership, helping engineers, product managers, and delivery professionals transition into confident, capable leaders. We believe leadership is a social skill — so we teach it socially.
Live, Facilitated Cohorts
Real-time sessions with specialist trainers — not pre-recorded videos.
Peer-to-Peer Sparring
Problem-solve actual team challenges with a cohort of managers facing the same hurdles.
Active Implementation
No homework — just frameworks you apply to your team the very next day.
Investment
Regular price
$2,100 + GST
Early bird (2 weeks before start)
$1,900 + GST
Next cohort intakes
Tuesday 7th April 2026
Wednesday 13th May 2026
Wednesday 1st July 2026
What participants say
"I'm definitely more confident in my role as a people leader, and it's all thanks to this program and the facilitators."
Linda Lai
Senior Developer
"Kaleida helped us create clarity and consistency in what good leadership looks like."
Jennifer Tod
Head of People and Culture
"I walked away from the course feeling confident and supported. I recommend it to any new tech lead."
Eamonn Hamill
CTO
"A hands-on, thought-provoking program that left me inspired with many actionable takeaways I can apply immediately."
Akanksha Malik
Principal Data & AI Consultant
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