Success Story: Leadership Academy Workshop

The Leadership Academy Workshop proved that effective communication and structured leadership are not just theory—they are practical tools that can immediately transform how teams operate.

Key Takeaways from Participants

Participants highlighted the value of real-world examples, frameworks for decision-making and change management, as well as concrete techniques for running 1:1s, performance reviews, and navigating difficult conversations. Sessions on time management, shuttle diplomacy, and escalation strategies opened new perspectives on everyday leadership challenges. One of the most memorable realizations was: “We are not in kindergarten”—a reminder that true leadership means taking responsibility, even for unpopular decisions.

Core Pillars of the Workshop

• Communication mastery – communication as your secret weapon in complex situations

• Managing up and sideways – working effectively with managers and peers across the organization

• Navigating conflict – handling escalation, difficult conversations, and building trust

• Three pillars of Engineering Management – People, Delivery, and Operations

• Results-driven leadership – how to focus the team on delivery and align company and agile cycles

• Discovery over delivery – using data-driven hypotheses and clear success definitions

Impact

With a Net Promoter Score of 86, 86% of participants rated the workshop as highly recommendable. Feedback consistently praised the engaging presentation style, the practical relevance, and the hands-on approach: “Best training I’ve ever been to!”