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Looking to upsurge your team's performance? Wondering how to keep your employees engaged? Want to learn how to reduce stress and burnout for you and your team?Lead your technical teams with confidence! In this workshop, we'll practice the skills that will bring your team to new heights in performance, learn what it takes to improve employee morale and retention, and improve your effectiveness as a leader.Outcomes of this Workshop:Increase your confidence as a leaderIncrease your team's engagementIncrease your team's productivityIncrease employee retentionIncrease the quality of the product or service your team deliversReduce stress and burnout for you and your teamWho Should Attend:This course would be great for anyone who is or wants to lead people. The main focus is for those in a development, IT, or other technical role who want or have transitioned into a leadership role.ModulesStellar Leadership: The Journey of a Strong LeaderGreat leaders come in many different forms and have many different styles. With such a variety of leadership examples, how do you know what traits you need to develop? In this session, we'll define what great leadership is, the characteristics these leaders embody, and the value great leaders bring to their teams. We'll also begin the process of defining your leadership strengths and values.Crystal Clear Targets: Creating and Conveying Team DirectionA great leader establishes and communicates clear expectations. In this session, we'll explore some frameworks for setting and communicating these expectations. By the end of the session, you'll lay the groundwork for setting your team up for success.Magical Team Members: Nurturing Highly Productive EmployeesYour team is made up of individuals, and their performance and attitude are a key part of the team's success. In this session, we'll uncover how to create an environment that sets up each team member for success. We'll cover key management functions for each stage of the employee lifecycle.Magical Momentum: Optimizing a Team's PerformanceHighly productive team members contribute greatly to a team's productivity. However, inter-team dynamics can make or break the trajectory of a team. Get it right, the team is poised for exponential growth. In this session, we'll dive deep into how to create an environment that maximizes a team's productivity.Instructor BioFrom a young age, Andrew Grimes has demonstrated a passion for guiding others. During his teenage years, he served as the president of a technology club at Intel, assumed supervisory roles at his workplace, took on the position of treasurer at his high school's VICA club, and dedicated significant time volunteering as a leader in various youth organizations. Notably, Andrew honed his leadership acumen in the United States Air Force, where he served as a survival instructor, leading both highly ranked enlisted personnel and officers.Building on his early experiences, Andrew expanded his leadership expertise during his transition from a system administrator to managing IT departments. Within this role, he engineered highly efficient and productive teams. Delving into the intricacies of fostering optimal team dynamics and enhancing overall output, he curated an environment that not only retained exceptional employees but also defied industry norms with its notable stability in the face of typically high turnover rates. Andrew's journey reflects a commitment to leadership excellence, grounded in diverse experiences across technology, military, and organizational management.Andrew's background includes the following:Built a security program within 2 years to become SOC 2 Type 2 compliant.Refined process to maximize efficiency of IT, Security, DevOps, infrastructure, and customer support teams.Managed SaaS company's infrastructure with millions of active users.Managed IT infrastructures from small 1 switch networks to large multi-site networks with thousands of users.Migrating technologies to the cloudManaged multi-million dollar IT budgets working to reduce overall budget spend by $100,000 year over year.Utilizing various project management techniques such as waterfall, scrum and Kanban to maximize efficiency and successHolds a Bachelors of Science in Workforce EducationHolds a Masters in Computer Resource and Information ManagementAs massed over 6,000 hours of teaching experience.Has earned over 20 industry standard certifications.Enroll Now and Become a Tech Leader Titan!Past student reviews:"Andrew is absolutely the best instructor I've had throughout the course of my education. He is extremely knowledgeable when it comes to all things network and IT-related. Because of the education he provided, I am now working in the network engineering field, and I could not have done it without his expert guidance." ~Michael B."Andrew was hands down my favorite instructor since enrolling" "He has great skills as an instructor, and I've learned a lot from his classes." ~Jeff S."As an instructor, he is thorough, articulate, patient and positive. He genuinely cares that his students fully comprehend the curriculum. I have a great deal of respect for Andrew. I can't recommend him highly enough." ~Dan H."I found Andrew to be one of the best Instructors" "He presents the information with real world applications, which helped to reinforce the concepts presented in the Cisco Certification track." "I am truely thankful to have had him as my teacher." ~Dan M."Andrew is very knowledgeable and brings his practical business experience with him. He expresses himself very well and treats everyone with respect. He explains very complicated concepts in a manner that is easy to understand." "It is without reservation that I would recommend Andrew as a business professional and/or teacher." ~Adam C."Andrew is an excellent instructor and more." "Andrew is the kind of teacher that you never forget." ~ William C."Andrew Grimes is a first rate instructor who genuinely cares about the success of his students. I was fortunate to have Andrew as my instructor." "I highly recommend Andrew as an instructor and IT professional." ~Paul C."Andrew is a great instructor who really cares whether his students grasp the concepts he teaches. He has a passion for teaching that many couldn't muster." ~Patrick R."He was a great teacher and I would gladly take a class under him again." ~Joshua R."...his style of teaching is accommodating for any level, that a student is starting off at, either beginning or advance in IT world." ~Paul W."He fosters a multidimensional environment of learning in which students of diverse abilities excel." ~Mark B"Andrew Grimes was a great Data Networks and Telecommunications Instructor." "I would highly recommend him to any who desires to further their education." ~ Tommy S.PrerequisitesNo prior knowledge needed

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