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IT Leadership Roles – Navigating Opportunities in the Tech Industry
Climbing the ladder in the tech industry is less about technical skills and more about the ability to understand the business and translate the technical jargon and strategy into language that non-technical leaders can understand, thus helping to drive the organization’s larger goals and strategies. Those who understand the business, have the skills to be relatable to others, and enjoy and seek non-technical responsibilities will thrive in leadership roles in the tech industry.

In this webinar, we will talk about IT leadership roles, responsibilities, qualifications, and career paths. Is it a path that you really want to pursue? We will also discuss the key skills that will help you climb the ladder. We will also discuss the job search, preparing for IT leadership interviews, advancement, and continuous learning in this field.

Stephen Lau is a technology leader and career coach who is passionate about helping others. He has been in leadership and technical roles during his career in the government, higher education, nonprofit, and private sectors. From providing end-user technical support and systems administration to leading and managing multiple organizations charged with supporting thousands of customers, Stephen has always prioritized others, especially those on his teams, to ensure career growth and development. He is currently in a role that allows him to prioritize his most important value of helping others, through cybersecurity awareness and education, which is a topic he enjoys and where his work can have maximum impact on and benefit for others.

TechTalk is a Tech Industry Career Coaching series with Stephen Lau. See all upcoming events in this series here.