Senior Engineer to Lead: Grow and thrive in the role
Gregor Ojstersek
CTO, Author
Grow past senior engineer and develop the mindset needed for the lead role!
As engineers, we are used to having things in our control - the outcome of the task normally depends on our implementation.
Growing from senior engineer to a lead role requires a mindset shift. You become a multiplier for the team and helping others around you becomes one of the main priorities. You are not judged by your individual contribution anymore. The overall success of the team and projects is what becomes important.
In this course:
We will define the difference between engineering lead roles and different career paths (1st week)
We will define the exact steps you need to take to grow toward a lead role (1st and 2nd week)
We will define the details to help you thrive in a lead role (2nd week)
10 exercises that will help you to apply your learnings immediately
Bonus:
You'll receive 28 guides, templates and infographics (worth $385) to help you to grow past senior engineer and thrive in a lead role.
You'll receive a yearly paid subscription to the Engineering Leadership newsletter (200+ articles) (worth 120$)
A lot of other materials for self-study and to learn further!
What you’ll learn
Learn skills and competencies to grow beyond Senior Engineer and thrive in a lead role (Team Lead, Tech Lead (Staff), Engineering Manager).
You'll know what are the key differences between the Team Lead, Tech Lead (Staff), Engineering Manager. I will also share my personal recomm
Whether that is the Tech Lead (Staff), Team Lead, Engineering Manager or Architect. You'll know which path is right for you.
You'll get actionable steps for you to work on to grow toward the lead role. We will also go through real-world examples of how I and others
You'll learn and understand how to adjust your mindset and focus on good communication and team alignment. I'll be sharing also the mistakes
28 guides and templates to help you grow and thrive in the lead role.
Free yearly access to the Engineering Leadership newsletter and a LOT of other resources for you to learn further.
Learn directly from Gregor
Gregor Ojstersek
CTO, Author | Helping 200k+ people be great engineering leaders across platforms
Who this course is for
Senior Software Engineers who wish to learn the competencies needed to grow and thrive in the Lead role (Tech Lead (Staff), Team Lead, EM).
Ambitious Software Engineers that want to level up and get to know all the skills needed in order to grow and thrive in a lead role.
Everyone in the engineering lead role who wishes to thrive in the role or help their reports with actionable steps towards a lead role.
What's included
Live sessions
Learn directly from Gregor Ojstersek in a real-time, interactive format.
Lifetime access
Go back to course content and recordings whenever you need to.
Community of peers
Stay accountable and share insights with like-minded professionals.
Certificate of completion
Share your new skills with your employer or on LinkedIn.
Maven Guarantee
This course is backed by the Maven Guarantee. Students are eligible for a full refund up until the halfway point of the course.
Course syllabus
8 live sessions • 22 lessons
Week 1
Jan
20
Intro + differences between lead roles
Jan
20
Optional: Q&A
Jan
22
Skills and competencies you need to grow from Senior Engineer to the lead role Part 1
Jan
22
Optional: Q&A
Intro + career paths and differences between lead roles
Skills and competencies you need to grow from Senior Engineer to the lead role
Week 2
Jan
27
Skills and competencies you need to grow from Senior Engineer to the lead role Part 2
Jan
27
Optional: Q&A
Jan
29
Skills and competencies to thrive in the lead role
Jan
29
Q&A
Skills and competencies to thrive in the lead role
Free lesson
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Become the engineer everyone wants to work with
Being a great engineer to work with > pure technical skills
Software development is a team sport and engineers that makes others around them better are very valuable.
How to become a great engineer to work with
We'll define the key points that makes an engineer a great person to work with.
How managers think of such engineers
Such engineers are first to get promoted, we'll define why that is the case!
Schedule
Live sessions
4 hrs / week
Tue, Jan 20
4:00 PM—5:30 PM (UTC)
Tue, Jan 20
5:30 PM—6:00 PM (UTC)
Thu, Jan 22
4:00 PM—5:30 PM (UTC)
Projects
1-2 hrs / week
Success stories
- I've known Gregor for a while now, and he constantly delivers high-value content, so I can definitely say that his new course, "Senior Engineer to Lead," is an exceptional resource for engineers aiming to transition into leadership roles.
Richard Donovan
Engineering Leader | Mindset and Wellbeing Coach - If you're a Senior Engineer, this is the course for you. Gregor is one of the most knowledgeable engineering leaders I know. Don't miss the chance to learn from him.
Jordan Cutler
Senior Software Engineer @ Pinterest | Author of High Growth Engineer Newsletter - Gregor is the best person to learn how to become a tech lead. His proven track record in leading agile teams speaks volumes. Together with his offered impact-oriented course, the success is guaranteed.
Daniel Moka
Software Craftsman | Author of Craft Better Software - Gregor’s insights on leadership are spot on and this course is a steal. If you’re a software engineer aspiring for a leadership role, the comprehensive collection of topics in this course is everything you need to know to start. Take advantage of the opportunity to learn from the best!
Irina Stanescu
Founder @ The Caring Techie | Engineering Leader | Former Tech Lead ex-Google, ex-Uber - I am an avid consumer of Gregor's content and can attest to the breadth and depth of his understanding of what it takes to grow as an engineering leader. Whether you are an aspiring or experienced leader you will find value in this course - learning not only the skills needed to succeed, but also practical tips on how to situationally apply them.
Omar Halabieh
Tech Director @ Amazon Payment Services - Gregor has proven himself by going from engineer all the way up to CTO. Many engineers struggle to make that transition. Don’t miss out on a chance to learn effective and proven strategies from one of the best who has done it.
Caleb Mellas
Team Lead @ Olo | Author of Level Up Software Engineering
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