Making a career in science and technology needs leadership skills as well.

Technology oriented careers have become very common today. There is a need of talented technology managers in every field like web design, development, e-commerce, software engineering, and technical support. The professionals who are linked in the field of technology need proper leadership skills to advance their careers. There is demand of technology in the industries and the distance learning schools offer technology degrees at bachelor’s as well as master’s level.

People who want to make their career in the field of technology must be able to communicate their ideas and directions. They must have the ability to motivate and mentor the staff members. The academic programs of study also emphasize the leadership-training program that is helpful to the technology managers.

The computer and information system developers require advanced level of training to gain the leadership positions in the field of technology. This type of experience will allow the managers to lead the staff members who work in different departments and have different type of technology skills. The careers in the field of technology are expected to grow 16 % through the year 2016.

There are science and technology-training programs at the master degree level. The core component is technology. Knowledge of High level programming language along with database management and network administration is essential to become a good technology expert. Various programs like master’s in leadership and information technology course of study enable the students to learn and manage the technological operations in the coming future.

The skills are essential and it is mandatory for the technology managers to have the leadership skills. It helps them to motivate the staff members and direct the business activities in order to maximize profits. It also contributes to strong worker retention. The best managers and the leaders in the field of technology directly involve in project management and task delegation instead of giving orders from a distance.

About writer:

Worris Levine, is the Senior Information Technology Executive and in charge of computers and information technology at Dallas City Hall. He is the senior executive with initial hands-on responsible for fund raising, business development, company operations, the overall growth strategy.