From Developer to Tech Lead: Mastering the Shift

Stepping into the Tech Lead role is one of the biggest career transitions in software.

You don’t stop being a developer — but suddenly your impact depends far less on the code you write and far more on how well you enable others.

It’s a strangely liminal position: still deep in the technical conversations, yet expected to shape direction, hold clarity in the team, make trade-offs visible, and be the person others turn to when things get fuzzy. Most developers discover this shift the hard way: by trying to lead through expertise alone, only to realise that expertise isn’t enough.

This 1-day masterclass dives straight into that transition — the messy middle between “strong individual contributor,” and “someone who creates outcomes through a team.”

We’ll explore what changes, which expectations matter, and how to build the habits and practices that make the role sustainable rather than overwhelming.

Key Takeaways

· Understand why the transition feels difficult — and what specifically causes the friction.

· Have a clear picture of the core responsibilities of a modern Tech Lead.

· Leave with concrete techniques you can test in your team the very next day.

· Know how to grow in the role without losing your technical edge or burning out.

Who Should Attend

This masterclass is designed for developers who want to lead with clarity, not authority — and for Tech Leads who want to make the role feel less accidental and more intentional.

Format

A combination of short lectures introducing practical mental models and patterns, paired with hands-on exercises you can use right away.