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Leading experts and knowledge workers

Managing experts requires astute leadership that can inspire independent, talented – and sometimes stubborn – professionals.
This training course teaches you how to focus on outcomes rather than processes, how to motivate without micromanaging, and how to build a relationship of trust with highly qualified specialists.
You’ll leave with practical tools to inspire, empower and sustainably engage your knowledge workers.

Managers of experts and team leaders

Strategic Positioning

Expert leadership & managerial approach

  • Moving from control to influence and credibility
  • Dealing with colleagues who are more experienced than you
  • Finding the right balance between autonomy and structure

Performance & output-based management

  • Manage by results rather than by resources
  • Clarify objectives, expectations and performance indicators
  • Align individual and team performance

Communication & management of expert dynamics

  • Adapting your communication style to analytical and demanding individuals
  • Managing egos, tensions and conflicts of expertise
  • Building a relationship based on trust and mutual respect

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Contact us to find out how this programme fits into your context.

Pedagogical Approach

 

  • Structured and immediately applicable theoretical insights
  • Analysis of real-life scenarios provided by participants
  • Practical exercises and role-plays
  • Sharing of experiences among peers
  • Development of an individual action plan

 

Tools & Methods

  • Transformational leadership (Bass & Avolio)
  • Self-determination theory (Deci & Ryan)
  • Tuckman’s model (team development)
  • Motivational factors (Herzberg)
  • Conflict management: reframing, validation, constructive framing
  • Expectation analysis & psychological contract
  • Technical vs behavioural feedback
  • Collaborative exercises (sub-groups, pairs, role-plays)

 

Ready to lead experts with precision and impact?

Contact us to find out how this training programme can help you strengthen your leadership skills, attract high-calibre talent and build sustainable performance.

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