Unearth Your Future Leader
With Makers
Some people are destined to lead.
Companies search far and wide to source talent that’ll lead strategically, admirably, and creatively.
But what if these future leaders are already within your ranks, waiting for the right opportunity and guidance?
With Makers, you don't need to look externally for leadership; you can cultivate it from within.
Turning Leading Engineers into Engineering Leaders
Our aim is simple: The highest impact in the shortest time.
Makers Leaders will transform your technical leadership far into the future.
You develop your Leaders programme in partnership with us, during which time, we’ll agree on the best course structure for your organisation and module themes.
We’ll learn the finer details of your organisation, interviewing your best leaders and building an understanding of what your emerging leaders need.
As a result of this process, we extract cases that form the foundation of the curriculum. We tap into your organisation’s unique challenges and scenarios. The final programme will accurately reflect you and your people. Here are some examples of things we can adjust for you:
The number of modules
Cohort size
Course length
Beyond Leadership: Upskilling Your Tech Teams
While our Makers Leaders programme focuses on cultivating managerial prowess and handling team complexities, we recognise the importance of technical upskilling within your existing teams.
Beyond leadership, there's a world of technical expertise that your team can delve into. Our offerings extend to targeted training in various tech disciplines, ensuring your team remains at the forefront of industry advancements.
By investing in both leadership and technical training, you're not just preparing individuals to lead but equipping them with the advanced technical knowledge they need to drive innovation from the front.
Our 8-week specialism programmes, available for private booking, are meticulously designed to enhance specific technical skills:
Software Engineering
Cloud Engineering
Data Engineering
Quality Engineering
Frequently asked questions
What is the Makers Leaders programme?
The Makers Leaders programme is designed to transform top engineers into inspiring technical leaders by teaching them critical leadership skills. Through a pioneering case-based learning approach, we empower technical talent with the ability to lead teams and drive innovation.
Who is the Makers Leaders Programme for?
The Makers Leaders Programme is designed for senior software engineers, tech leads or other high-performing technical individuals that your company wants to develop into confident leaders. We work with our partners to select participants who display strong technical ability as well as leadership potential which this programme will nurture.
What does the programme cover?
The programme covers a range of leadership skills - from soft skills like communication and motivation to more technical abilities like architecting projects and giving effective feedback. The exact curriculum is tailored in partnership with each client to reflect their unique needs and challenges.
Why should companies invest in this programme?
There is a shortage of mission-ready technical leaders in the UK tech industry today. By upskilling top technical talent into leadership roles, we provide companies with the inspiring and effective leaders they need to drive innovation and business growth. The programme pays dividends for years to come.
What is the Makers Leaders programme?
The Makers Leaders programme is designed to transform top engineers into inspiring technical leaders by teaching them critical leadership skills. Through a pioneering case-based learning approach, we empower technical talent with the ability to lead teams and drive innovation.