Launch into Technical Leadership
In today’s fast-changing landscape, leaders need more than technical expertise. They need agility, empathy, and influence.
According to McKinsey, organisations that invest in leadership development are 2.4x more likely to hit their performance targets. Yet research by Capgemini shows that only 54% of businesses believe they have the leadership skills to drive successful change. That’s the gap this program helps you close.
Why this course?
The transition from an individual contributor to a leader is one of the most challenging — and least supported — steps in a technical career. Too often, high-performing engineers, analysts, or designers are promoted for their expertise, but not equipped with the tools to lead people, communicate strategically, or influence outcomes across the business.
This course bridges that gap.
Kaleida’s Launching into Leadership helps participants understand the mindset shift from “doing the work” to leading through others. It provides the frameworks, confidence, and communication strategies needed to manage complex teams and projects in today’s digital, distributed workplace.
Participants don’t just learn about leadership — they practice it. Through hands-on workshops, peer discussions, and real-world case studies, they explore what it means to lead authentically, influence without authority, and balance technical credibility with strategic vision.
For organisations, this program develops a strong pipeline of future leaders who are equipped to:
Navigate ambiguity and drive change.
Build inclusive, high-performing teams.
Translate technical insights into business impact.
Contribute to stronger retention, engagement, and performance outcomes.
This course turns capable contributors into confident, credible leaders who uplift their teams and organisations.
Who is this course for?
This program is designed for emerging and early-stage leaders in technical roles who want to:
Transition from individual contributor to people or project leadership.
Build confidence and clarity in their role as a leader.
Strengthen influence and communication across technical and business teams.
Develop leadership capability without losing technical depth.
Action-focused professionals who are eager to lift their leadership impact will value the hands-on skill development sessions, coaching-style facilitation, and peer learning.
What you’ll learn
Identify and explore leadership skills and styles that fit their personality and context.
Enhance communication and feedback to align and motivate diverse teams.
Balance technical expertise with strategic thinking to influence at a higher level.
Learn to build and sustain high-performing, inclusive teams.
Develop practical approaches to delegation, prioritisation, and time management.
Address common challenges in the transition to leadership.
How it Works
The program is delivered through a series of interactive modules (typically four to six), combining live sessions, self-paced learning, and reflection activities.
Each module builds practical, applied leadership capability; with participants supported by peers and guided by experienced facilitators.
Investment
Regular: $2,100 + GST
Early Bird: $1,900 + GST
Why Kaleida?
Kaleida helps build diverse, high-performing tech teams that reflect the full spectrum of society. 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.
Trusted by organisations such as Zendesk, Culture Amp, Envato, Ferocia, Xero, and Find a Carer.
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