Turning Point: From Subject Matter Expert to Leader

December 3, 2025

Turning Point: From Subject Matter Expert to Leader

Joed I. Carbonell-Lopez | 2016

Abstract

As one transitions from a program manager, subject matter expert, or team member to a leadership position, their priorities must shift. Their priorities can no longer be projects or tasks and their focus can no longer be themselves. People become the focus and priority. Turning point is a workshop curriculum created to equip transitioning subject matter experts with the tools needed success in the new role of leader. It equips new leaders with the ability to relate with others and the ability to communicate, influence, and mentor others. It teaches the true meaning of leadership and prepares new leaders to lead authentically through the understanding of borders and culture. It uncovers the power of overcoming borders and leveraging individuals’ strengths within an organization. Additionally, it teaches the art of communication and how to utilize it to influence others. It prepares new leaders to define success, provide a vision, and shape organizational culture in order to posture it for success. It explores strategic foresight in order to create an organization’s future, because, as a leader, an organization’s future is in the hands of its leader. One can either create it or let it happen. Turning point enables new leaders to create it and provide the blueprint for doing so. Ultimately, Turning Point is about preparing new leaders for the leadership journey they are about to embark on. As such, the workshop ends with a look in the mirror. Individuals will analyze their strengths, their weaknesses, and their opportunities for improvement. The workshop ends with personal leadership development plan for new leaders to leverage throughout their leadership journey.

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