From Individual Contributor to Leader: Navigating the Gap Between Doing Great Work and Moving Up

Many IT professionals want to advance—but get stuck waiting for the “right opportunity,” promotion, or title. The reality is that in some cases career progression doesn’t start with a role change—it starts with a shift in how you think about your work, your time, and your impact. Drawing on concepts from The Leadership Pipeline this session provides a practical roadmap for moving from individual contributor to higher-level roles by building influence, visibility, and leadership credibility before formal authority exists. Attendees will learn about a practical roadmap for building leadership capability before the title comes—so when the opportunity appears, you’re already operating at the next level.