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TECHPOINT.ORG

Building Diverse
Tech Leadership

Equip tech-and-business-skilled professionals with ready-to-use tactics and tools to effectively manage both projects and people.

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Emerging Leaders Program

This ten-week program offers interactive training to enhance understanding of leadership in the 21st century. Participants explore self-leadership and leading teams, concluding with a capstone project reflecting their leadership aspirations. All participants will receive digital credentials.

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Fall 2024 Emerging Leaders Cohort Dates:

Weekly on Thursdays
September 19, 2024 – November 21, 2024

Cohort gatherings will take place weekly, for a total of ten sessions.

Sessions will take place from 8:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. EST except for the first & last session.

Program Cost per person: $2,950                 Deadline to APPLY is August 30th

Leadership Academy Overview

Is your organization frequently challenged when it comes to retaining and advancing mid-level talent–especially diverse talent?ﾠ Our program benefits the Indiana tech ecosystem by increasing the leadership capacity for all levels of leaders from emerging to executive level with an emphasis on individuals from underrepresented communities.ﾠ

In-Person Networking

Participants will network in-person and build relationships with both our experienced session facilitators and each other.ﾠ

Esteemed Mentors

Participants will network with diverse panelists and speakers who will share real-life experiences, management approaches, and solutions from their deep experience working in tech and tech-enabled organizations.

Hands-On Projects

Participants will bring a real-life, work-related professional development project to complete throughout the program, culminating in a capstone presentation to the cohort.

Personal Coaching

Participants will receive coaching and mentoring support for their development project via afternoon sessions focused on projects and participant-identified topics.

As we work together – individually and organizationally – to advance Indiana’s tech economy and workforce for the future, it is critical that we operate with dedication and intentionality to ensure opportunity is accessible and available for all Hoosiers. TechPoint is committed to undertaking the continual learning, self-reflection, and adaptation necessary to provide the long-term leadership for our ecosystem to fully address inequity, embrace diversity, model inclusion, and foster belonging for all.

— TechPoint Diversity Statement —

Learning Goals for Participants

Find Your “Why” and Lead Authentically

  • Differentiate between management and leadership
  • Build self-knowledge via tools and self-reflection; and, learn how to work effectively with others
  • Build confidence in management abilities and conquer self-doubt
  • Learn and practice effective time management and prioritization skills
  • Practice strategies for self-care, personal health, and well-being

Communication, Collaboration, and Connection

  • Learn to cast a vision and gain buy-in from a team and other stakeholders
  • Learn and practice communication techniques for difficult conversations
  • Learn strategies for building and maintaining positive relationships with leaders and peers, especially when conflicts arise
  • Practice effective presentation, facilitation, public speaking skills, and embrace the power of networking

Communication, Collaboration, and Project Management

  • Learn to cast a vision and gain buy-in from a team and other stakeholders
  • Learn and practice communication techniques for difficult conversations
  • Learn the language of technology and the language of business and how to translate between the two
  • Learn strategies for building and maintaining positive relationships with leaders and peers, especially when conflicts arise
  • Analyze the benefits of different project management approaches and learn best practices to ensure project success
  • Practice effective presentation, facilitation, and public speaking skills Embrace the power of networking

Management and Leadership

  • Discover what an emotionally intelligent leader looks like and practice strategies for leading with emotional intelligenceﾠ
  • Understand how to build and foster an inclusive environment where all voices are welcomed and heard
  • Learn about how to hold others accountable, working towards meaningful goals as a team
  • Learn techniques for building engagement, creativity, and innovation on a team

Meet Our Speakers and Panelists

Ready to Get Started?

Contact us at talent@techpoint.org with questions.

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