MANAGEMENT BLUEPRINT FOR ENGINEERS
This fast-track 6 week group coaching
experience will help you:
ESCAPE THE DETAILS,
EMPOWER YOUR TEAM,
AND LEAD WITH CONFIDENCE
FAST TRACK YOUR FOUNDATIONAL MANAGEMENT SKILLS SO THAT YOU CAN EFFECTIVELY BUILD AND
LEAD HIGH-PERFORMING ENGINEERING TEAMS!
You’ve been a top performing engineer throughout your career,
and it’s what got you promoted into management.
But now that you’re in the role, you’re realizing that managing people requires a different skill set that you were never taught
- and those lack of skills are holding you back
and causing you to fall behind.
You are drowning in work, projects are piling up, your team is disengaged, employee turnover is building,
and you can’t figure out how to get your on track.
You want to be a great manager, but you don’t have the time to figure these skills out as you go
- and you can’t afford the risk of trial & error, either.
Which is why you need a fast track to developing the managerial skills that you’ve been missing!
What makes this program so effective?
What makes this program so effective?
DESIGNED EXCLUSIVELY FOR ENGINEERS,
this program was custom designed specifically for engineering managers like you, and it was created by an engineering manager who understands exactly where you’re at.
Instead of overwhelming you with loads of information to process, everything has been narrowed down to the core management skills you need to be an effective leader - with a focused emphasis on the areas where engineering managers struggle the most!
PROVEN SCIENCE BASED FRAMEWORKS, you’re a logical minded engineer who needs to understand HOW and WHY something works before you can apply it in the real world.
This program translates timeless management principles into science-based frameworks - coupled with powerful techniques to massively simplify the complexities behind
understanding, motivating, and influencing people.
This training approach empowers you to systematically apply and adapt every thing you learn toward any unique situation you encounter!
FLEXIBLE LEARNING SCHEDULE,
your time is already stretched pretty thin, which is why this program is intentionally structured to accommodate your demanding schedule. 80% of the training material is broken up into digestible on-demand videos and workbooks, giving you the flexibility to consume the weekly lessons at your own pace going into each live session.
CUSTOM TAILORED COACHING WTIH DOUG,
because you’re learning the core material outside of the live sessions when YOU have time, we spend 100% of the live sessions on skill building exercises, open Q&A to push through sticking points, and implantation-driven coaching to make sure you’re applying everything you learn “in real life” right away!
because you’re learning the core material outside of the live sessions when YOU have time, we spend 100% of the live sessions on skill building exercises, open Q&A to push through sticking points, and implantation-driven coaching to make sure you’re applying everything you learn “in real life” right away!
PEER COMMUNITY,
you gain instant access to a community of like-minded engineering leaders who are looking to collaborate and grow in the exact same areas as you, which accelerates your growth throughout the program.
CLIENT RESULTS:
"With Doug’s coaching my career was put on an accelerated path. The lessons in leadership and relationship building were invaluable, and undoubtedly led me to where I am today. I apply skills in listening, relating, and influence every day, both personally and professionally.
It has enhanced my relationships and increased my value in every situation. Thanks to Doug’s guidance, I have enjoyed less stress and higher effectiveness in communication, leading to great fulfillment."
- James E, VP of Engineering
"Doug brings out the best in every person he meets! He has a way of drawing you and your ideas out. The biggest impact this program had on me was in relation to handling difficult decisions, difficult conversations, and difficult people - which helped me achieve better leadership skills as a manager.
f you are going to work with Doug, you are a very lucky person. Doug is a loyal and extraordinary person who truly has your best interest at heart - and he will make sure you achieve your best!"
- Theresa W, Engineering Manager
The Management Blueprint for Engineers is a
6-week group coaching program designed for:
Emerging managers
who are looking to get promoted into your first leadership role within the next year, and who want to build the foundational management skills you need to be prepared for success and hit the ground running your new role
Newly promoted managers who want to bypass the painful mistakes that plague inexperienced leaders, by learning the core management skills that empower you to create a positive impact on your team immediately
Managers with 1-3 years
of experience who are done with working in the details, and ready to start working ON growing your team - finally operating as the visionary leader, while delegating the technical expertise to your team
of experience who are done with working in the details, and ready to start working ON growing your team - finally operating as the visionary leader, while delegating the technical expertise to your team
Companies
that are ready to invest in their engineering leaders, by giving them all the foundational management skills they need to effectively build and lead their teams
that are ready to invest in their engineering leaders, by giving them all the foundational management skills they need to effectively build and lead their teams
If that sounds like you…
There’s a spot waiting for you inside Management Blueprint for Engineers!
Are you ready to build powerful management skills that empower you to cultivate a team culture where everyone is fully engaged, working to their strengths, and striving to reach their full potential?
CLIENT RESULTS:
"Doug is especially skilled in working with people from technical backgrounds by providing a structure for learning and practicing techniques. I would recommend working with Doug to anyone interested in improving leadership, communication, influence, and soft skills! "
- Adam G, Project Manager
"Working with Doug helped me become an effective team leader and develop the skills necessary for management. He gave me assignments to target different aspects of relationship building and I still draw on those lessons today. Without Doug’s coaching I would not have challenged myself nearly enough to be in the position I am today."
- Chris T, Engineering Manager
Let’s be real about what it’s like to be an engineering manager…
Meanwhile, your workload continues piling up on you because you’re not comfortable with trusting your team and delegating to them.
You feel isolated without any peer support, because your team, your boss, and the other managers don’t understand the unique challenges you’re facing as an engineering manager.
Up until now, you’ve been putting in extra hours to support your team, meet your boss’s expectations, and keep everything moving - but you know it’s not sustainable, because your time is completely maxed out.
You don’t feel like a manager - you feel like an individual contributor with more to-do’s on your list - and now it’s impacting your personal life.
It’s time to say goodbye to 80 hour work weeks, constantly putting out fires, and feeling like you are in over your head…
If you are ready to invest in REAL management skills that remove you from the details, empower your team, and lead with confidence so that you can fast track your success…
This program was designed for you.
This program removes the roadblocks engineering managers face so you can quickly and efficiently master the foundational skills needed for building and leading high performing teams
In 6 weeks, you will:
Week 1
What Makes a
Good Manager
Good Manager
- Raise your self-awareness by mapping out your strengths and abilities, so that we can create a strong foundation to build your management style around
- Develop the core interpersonal communication skills you need to influence your team and be an effective manager
- Strengthen your ability to understand, establish trust, and build rapport with your team, so that you can immediately enhance your relationship with your team, peers, boss - and anyone!
Week 2 The Right Way to Coach and
Mentor Your Team
- Avoid communication breakdowns through simple techniques for adapting your communication style to resonate with all types of people
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Accelerate your team’s growth by understanding their preferred learning style and incorporating it into your coaching approach
- Increase your team’s engagement by following simple techniques for getting anyone to speak up, share ideas, provide feedback, and express their interests
Week 3Delegate with Confidence to
Gain Time Back
Gain Time Back
Week 4Resolve Conflicts and Grow Your Team Through Effective Feedback
- Overcome resistance and defensiveness by disarming emotions (yours and theirs), so that you can foster open dialogue and influence people to openly receive your feedback
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Remove the guesswork and stress by learning a proven framework for preparing and delivering actionable feedback that engages, motivates, and inspires your team to make positive changes
- Create a feedback-driven culture where your team embraces continuous learning and proactively seeks constructive feedback as a constructive tool for growth
Week 5Elevate Your Team’s Performance
- Apply powerful communication techniques that increase your influence, gain buy-in, and create intrinsic motivation in other people
- Build employee development plans with clear goals that drive each person on your team to reach their full potential
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Motivate your team to WANT to improve their performance by following a step-by-step framework (and specific cadence) for delivering effective 1:1 reviews
Week 6 Evolve from Manager to Leader /
Tackling Today’s Biggest Challenges
BONUS MODULE
Interview Playbook for Managers
- Discover how to tailor your interview questions around identifying your ideal candidate, so that you can expose any red flags before making an offer
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Execute this step-by-step interviewing strategy that gives you key insights into reading each candidate, so that you leave the interview with all the information you need to evaluate and make your decision
- Follow a systematic and objective scoring method that gives you confidence in determining which candidate will be a seamless and successful fit within your team
BONUS MODULE
TIME MANAGEMENT FOR MANAGERS
Here's What's Included:
- 6 Live Group Coaching Sessions (90 min per) with training exercises, coaching, open discussions, real time feedback, Q & A, implementation plans + more!
- Weekly Training Videos with all the background knowledge and information you need before each session
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The Engineering Managers Reference Manual, this comprehensive workbook gives you easy access to all the core concepts, tools, and techniques you learn throughout the program
- 1:1 Wrap-Up Session, a 30 minute private coaching session with Doug to answer any final questions or challenges; personalized support for your unique situations
- Access to a community of like-minded engineering leaders seeking the same goals and growth areas as you
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2 Bonus Modules on Time Management and Interviewing Strategies, so that you can continue building your management skills after the completing the program
CLIENT RESULTS:
"I’m very thankful I discovered this program, because it’s already become a foundational part of the next chapter in my career! Before taking this program, I could only see things as black & white and I never knew how to deal with people. I was always over analyzing and overthinking every little decision, like what to say, or how to say it. And I never realized how much this was slowing me down each day."
""Everything I learned is used on a day-to-day basis! This program helped me develop all the skills I needed to build my foundation as a professional, but it has also helped me to communicate effectively, work with teams, influence others, build relationships, practice good time-management, resolve conflicts, practice analytical and critical thinking, and develop realistic goals and strategies that drive my career forward."
- Jwayne G, Architectural Manager
The Management Blueprint for Engineers
meets you exactly where you are...
Picture this:
You feel 100% confident in your role,
and in your ability to effectively manage your workload, lead your people, and grow your team
and in your ability to effectively manage your workload, lead your people, and grow your team
You’ve removed all the stress
- because you are fully equipped and prepared to navigate through all the managerial obstacles and situations that were distracting you and holding you back
- because you are fully equipped and prepared to navigate through all the managerial obstacles and situations that were distracting you and holding you back
You have complete trust in your team
to get things done the right way, learn from their mistakes, and proactively improve their performance
to get things done the right way, learn from their mistakes, and proactively improve their performance
You’ve gained time back and finally have a healthy
work life balance,
now that you’re delegating the details and able to focus on the areas you enjoy the most
Your team is engaged
and happy
- working to their strengths, striving to reach their full potential, and fully embracing your new team culture
Your boss is happy with your performance and trusts you to get the job done
now that your team is exceeding your goals and beating project deadlines
You enjoy your job again - you’re excited and motivated to show up every day because you know exactly what you need to do to be a successful manager
With the Management Blueprint for Engineers, it’s all possible - in 6 weeks!
You get all these results, and the investment is only $1,997!
But I’m only holding this price through Dec 21st - after that, the price is going up
If you are ready to invest in yourself and your careerENROLL NOW!
If you aren't sure if Management Blueprint for Engineers is right for your OR if you are a company interested in booking multiple seats for your engineering teams - book a free 15 minute call with Doug to see if this is the right fit for you and your team!
Don’t Forget to Ask Your Company for Reimbursement!
Your company most likely has the funds to cover this training for you - but if you don’t ask, you won’t know.
Use this pre-drafted email template to make the ask in a way that showcases
how this course will benefit you, your team, your boss, and the organization.
Use this pre-drafted email template to make the ask in a way that showcases
how this course will benefit you, your team, your boss, and the organization.
CLIENT RESULTS:
"The most valuable lesson I learned from working with Doug was to change my attitude away from binary outcome based assessment of decisions and choices. The effort you put into improving your career is the effort you get out. Doug goes above and beyond and holds you accountable with actionable exercises and reasonable goals and milestones."
- Time P, Software Engineering Supervisor
- Andrew W, CAD Manager
Why Doug?
Hi, I'm Doug Howard - a licensed engineer, whose true passion is people.
I’m on a mission to break the cycle of bad leadership throughout engineering. As an engineering manager, I transformed a team of 5 (start-up) into a global leading 40 person department - but growing at this scale required a holistic approach to leadership. Instead of measuring production KPI’s or tech skills - I focused on helping each person become a better leader. This is the key ingredient to exponential growth, and after seeing the impact it had on each person - I was inspired to take it further!
I developed the Management Blueprint for Engineers because of how difficult it was for me to learn these skills on my own when I first moved into management. I was thrown into the deep end to figure out everything on my own, without any training resources or role models to learn from. Most management courses and leadership books didn’t resonate with my way of thinking, either.
After giving up on the traditional methods, I developed my own frameworks focused on teaching these skills in ways that resonate with logical-minded engineers - which allows you to build a management style that works for you, your natural personality and strengths.
FAQ
Q: When does the program begin?
Q: I work full time, what is the time requirement each week?
A: I know all engineering managers are super busy, which is why this program is designed to provide you with a lot of flexibility outside of the live training sessions.
You can expect 90-120 minutes of training videos and homework exercises in between the live sessions, but everything is broken up into manageable-sized content, giving you the ability to slide the training in at your schedule - whether that’s filling out a workbook on your lunch break, or listening to a training video during your morning commute.
Q: What happens if I can’t make a live session?
A: Live session recordings will be made available within 3 hours of the live session ending.
Q: Is the program only for engineers?
A: No. In addition to engineers, this program is perfect for any manager working in a STEM field - architects, surveyors, geologists, project managers, accounting, and any technical professionals.
Q: How much live support do I get from Doug?
A: You’ll begin with a 1:1 Onboarding Session with Doug (30 min). We keep the live session group sizes small enough to ensure that you get proper 1 on 1 attention - and you also get access to Doug and the community for questions and support (outside of live sessions) via Slack. After finishing the program, you’ll have a 1:1 Implementation Check-In (30 min) to make sure you’re receiving the results and impact you wanted!
Q: How do I pay, and do you offer payment plans?
A: Individuals can pay for the course in full with a credit card or debit card. Companies who are looking to enroll multiple managers can pay by check or ACH transfer - and we can explore payment options together, as well.
Q: I have a question about the program, who can I contact?
A: You can CLICK HERE to schedule a no-obligation, 15 min consultation with Doug to review your questions and make sure that the Management Blueprint for Engineers is the right program for you.
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