An IT professional who’s looking to advance into a leadership position may be confident in their technical know-how, but that’s not all that’s needed to succeed at the next level. Moving into a leadership position usually means you’re spending much less time leveraging your tech skills and more time on essential initiatives, including guiding your team members, advocating for your business’ tech needs and working to improve your customers’ experience with your organization.
To reach a tech leadership position and succeed at it requires solid communication skills, a commitment to team building, an understanding of your role in shaping your organization’s tech stack—and much more. Here, 16 members of Forbes Technology Council share a few of the essential skills and traits aspiring tech leaders need to succeed.