Technical Leadership Program 

The challenge 

Many organisations depend on highly skilled technical specialists to drive innovation and complex product development. However, technical experts are often expected to take on leadership responsibilities without receiving formal support in areas such as communication, influence, strategic thinking and cross-functional collaboration. 

At the same time, Swedish industry faces an increasing need for technical leaders who can bridge disciplines, organisations and business perspectives.  

The solution 

Expert Learning Lab developed the Technical Leadership Program together with ABB, Ericsson, Saab and Volvo Group. 

The nine-month programme combines online learning, face-to-face workshops, coaching, mentoring and real business assignments. Participants work in cross-company teams, exchange experiences with peers from other organisationsand apply new knowledge directly in their own work. 

The programme focuses on technical leadership, communication, strategic thinking, innovation, mentoring and bridge-building across organisations. 

The outcome 

The programme delivered measurable results across participant satisfaction, learning and behavioural change. 

Participants rated the programme highly, with a Net Promoter Score (NPS) of 76 and learning activities receiving ratings of up to 5.6 out of 6. Follow-up evaluations six months later showed clear behavioural changes, including increased ability to influence strategic decisions, stronger collaboration across organisational boundaries and greater confidence in technical leadership roles. These improvements were confirmed both by participants and by their managers. 

Beyond individual development, the programme strengthened cross-company networks and contributed to developing the next generation of technical leaders for Swedish industry.