Make the Move from Middle Manager to Director

Course details

Moving from middle management into a director role requires a shift from managing tasks to leading strategically at an enterprise level. In this course, learn how to think and act like a senior leader, build influence and visibility to position yourself for promotion, analyze business metrics to drive high-level decision-making, apply cross-functional leadership skills to collaborate across departments, and create an executive portfolio that showcases your leadership impact.

Learning objectives
Develop an executive mindset to shift from manager to director.
Build influence and visibility to position yourself for promotion.
Analyze business metrics to drive high-level decision-making.
Apply cross-functional leadership skills to collaborate across departments.
Create an executive portfolio that showcases your leadership impact.

Concepts

Introduction

Building your path from manager to director

Developing an Executive Mindset

Differences between managing and directing
Thinking like a strategic leader rather than a task manager
Prioritizing, making decisions, and managing risks

Positioning Yourself for the Next Level of Leadership

Habits for taking on more leadership responsibility
Influencing beyond your direct team
Building credibility with senior decision-makers

Sharpening Your Business Acumen

Developing big picture thinking skills
Analyzing data and communicating insights
Applying decision-making frameworks

Building and Maintaining a Strong Professional Network

Networking within and outside of your company
Practicing self-advocacy
Working with mentors and executive sponsors

Cross-Functional Leadership and Managing Up

Leading across departments
Making your boss look good

Leading with Impact at Scale

Transitioning from managing a team to leading multiple teams
Developing your leadership plan

Portfolio Development and Interviewing for Senior Roles

Building an executive portfolio
Key metrics and achievements to have as a future director
Preparing for executive interviews

Conclusion

Step into your next level leadership