Certified Technical Organization Leader (CTOL)
An organizational leader is responsible for guiding multi-disciplined teams focused on a specific area, leveraging complex systems to drive success. This role requires high-impact leaders who possess the right tools to shape and lead the organization. This course is designed to provide the crucial leadership toolkit, providing the long-term abilities to lead and inspire complex and diverse teams, meeting and exceeding organizational strategic goals.
Timeline: An 8-week online program for technical professionals aiming to lead innovation in their fields, such as adopting new technologies or improving processes in engineering, manufacturing, or trades.
Target Audience: Senior technicians, engineers, or tradespeople with 7+ years of experience aspiring to management or entrepreneurial roles.
Key Skills:
o Develop communication and collaboration skills to align office and field teams.
o Emotional Intelligence awareness and understanding
o Apply leadership strategies to manage projects, teams, and stakeholders across both settings.
Foster a unified team culture to improve project outcomes and workplace efficiency
Leading change management (e.g., introducing automation or sustainable practices).
Problem-solving and critical thinking for technical challenges.
Financial acumen for justifying innovation investments.
Building cross-functional teams to drive innovation.
Benefits:
Positions participants for leadership roles in innovative companies or startups.
Equips professionals to lead digital transformation in trades (e.g., smart building technologies).
Appeals to employers adopting Industry 4.0 or green technologies.
Delivery: Online with weekly case studies (e.g., implementing IoT in manufacturing) and a final innovation pitch.
Certification Requirement: Submit an innovation proposal and pass a peer-reviewed presentation.
