Leadership Training for Software and Engineering Teams
Leading Technical Teams
Evidence-based leadership development for technical managers, team leads and engineers. Formerly Code to Culture.
This programme builds the people-leadership skills technical experts need to manage teams with clarity, confidence and purpose. To find out more…
In-person workshops | Live virtual sessions | Online learning content
Leading Technical Teams is trusted by leaders at:
Why leadership can be different in technical environments
Technical experts thrive on precision, problem-solving, and depth of expertise. However, leading people demands a different skillset — one centred on communication, delegation, and trust.
This technical leadership programme bridges that gap.
It equips technical managers with the tools, techniques, and practical approaches to lead with confidence, develop others, and build teams that deliver and collaborate effectively.
Grounded in evidence and shaped for real-world application.
Click here to see the full Leading Tech Teams programme content.
What participants gain
Participants consistently report that they:
Gain confidence to lead people, as well as projects
Use practical tools to build trust, clarity, and accountability
Hold performance conversations more effectively
Give and receive effective feedback
Collaborate better across technical and non-technical teams
Understand their leadership strengths and blind spots
“Working with Kate over the last year has been nothing short of transformative.”
“Her approach has helped me to achieve really significant changes in my leadership skills, relationships and my overall toolkit for tackling leadership challenges.”
Dr Pete Wood, Director of Product Management, Cambridge Intelligence
“This programme proved to be an invaluable turning point.”
“As a Director responsible for a large, fast-moving team, I reached a point where I needed to reassess how I was showing up as a leader. I would wholeheartedly recommend working with Kate to any leader seeking meaningful and practical leadership development.”
A Vantrajek, Technical Director, IFRS (International Financial Reporting Standards)
How the programme works
Leadership development needs to be practical, evidence-based, and easy to apply.
This engineering management training offers flexible options that fit real-world demands:
In-person workshops
interactive sessions focused on practical learning, collaboration and stronger connections AND / OR…
Live virtual sessions
Live, engaging, facilitator-led sessions delivered online.
Online learning hub
Research-based resources to support reflection and action between the sessions.
Coaching or diagnostics
Optional addition for deeper personal insight and lasting change.
Who it’s for
This technical leadership course for tech leads and engineering managers is ideal for those who:
Lead software, engineering, operational or DevOps teams
Manage projects or functions that rely on collaboration across disciplines
Would like to strengthen people skills while maintaining technical excellence
Manage operational or professional services teams - mixed groups work well
"Since our work with you, team performance has noticeably improved, and our employee engagement scores have increased considerably."
Vicky Garfitt, Head of Data Activation, Kingfisher plc
Our approach
Many engineers and analysts want to understand what works — and why.
Our approach draws on behavioural science and evidence-based practice, helping participants translate insight into daily leadership habits. Every concept is relevant, practical, and tested in real technical environments.
Below are some recent clients’ experiences from the Leading Technical Teams Programme
Client experiences
"Managers and colleagues have commented that the skills and knowledge gained from your programmes and coaching has enabled them to get the best out of people, improved their leadership skills and transformed their understanding of emotional intelligence and interactions with others."
Maggie Brown, Head of HR, Cambridge Crystallographic Data Centre (formerly part of Cambridge University)
"This programme has made an outstanding impact on leadership capacity at the Rosalind Franklin Institute, and we’ve seen firsthand how it has helped our leaders grow... And all the tools and models used are practical and evidence-based, which has been crucial in establishing credibility."
Reshma Roy, Head of People, Rosalind Franklin Institute, Oxford
“This programme was unlike any other I have been on and it has been nothing short of transformational for me! I am weaving aspects of it into all areas of my life with great effect… I am noticeably more confident and self-aware, and feel empowered to develop my career.”
Dr R Cavanagh, Ecosystems Scientist, British Antarctic Survey
Stronger leadership. Better collaboration. Sustainable growth.
Talk to us about how Leading Technical Teams can be tailored to support your teams and your organisation.
Course structure at a glance
In-person course (4-days)
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Leading and managing your team
Team culture - boosting motivation, emotional intelligence and psychological safety
Collaborating effectively across teams
Building inclusive and diverse teams
Personal reflection and action planning
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Practical tools to help your team perform, take ownership and grow.
Building competence and confidence in your team
Setting goals that work and motivate
Coaching as a leadership skill
The 4-Step GROW Coaching Model
Skills Practice
Personal reflection and action planning
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Challenging conversations in practice
Staying steady under pressure
Preparing for your own challenging conversation
Extended skills practice on challenging conversations
Influencing styles
Personal reflection and action planning
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Strategic thinking for you and your team
Supporting your team through change
Widening your influence and network
Supporting wellbeing in yourself and your team
Action planning
Virtual delivery (six 2-hour modules)
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Core skills to lead with confidence and create a motivated, well-managed team.
Key leadership behaviours, skills and knowledge required in a STEM environment
Building a flexible leadership style
Engagement and emotional intelligence
The importance of psychological safety to team performance
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Practical tools to develop your team and boost high performance
Setting clear goals
Giving and receiving feedback using the CEEC model
Building confidence and capability across the team
Using a 4-stage model to enable problem-solving and ownership
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Increase collaboration, effective communication and influence within and across teams.
Developing clearer communication and reducing silos
Developing a flexible influencing style
Understanding intention vs behaviour: how you come across
Communicating with impact and effectiveness in-person and online
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Strategies to handle tough talks with confidence and clarity
Different types of difficult conversations
Tools and techniques to apply to a range of situations
Handling challenging emotions and behaviours
Preparing for your own challenging conversation
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Practical strategies to guide your team through uncertainty and create a healthy, sustainable working culture
Identifying what is required of a leader during change and/or organisational growth
Taking your team with you and voiding common pitfalls
Practical ways to support your own and your team’s wellbeing
Building confidence to have wellbeing conversations
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Tools to shape your direction, grow your network, and make an impact in a STEM environment
Using the 4 stages of the strategic management process
Understanding where you are now, where you’d like to get to - and how to get there
Navigating the political landscape and influencing effectively
Building effective networks
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Frequently Asked Questions
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Your choice of delivery format - in-person and/or live virtual sessions - supported by research-based materials, with optional access to one-to-one coaching or diagnostics
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Usually four days in person or six 2-hour virtual sessions.
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Yes. It’s designed for people leading others for the first time, as well as those who have more experience. All our programmes are tailored to the needs and levels of the participants.
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Yes. Each programme can be shaped to fit your goals and culture.
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Sessions are practical, discussion-led and built around real challenges in technical teams and environments. We include scenarios and case studies from technical environments and software teams to make the learning relevant, practical and ready to apply from day one.
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Yes, absolutely. This is very common and the mix works well, enabling shared understanding and collaboration.
Next Steps
If you’d like to explore how this leadership training for technical teams could support your organisation, schedule a short call with Kate.
You can also call Kate on 07702 050263 if you would prefer to speak directly.