Ethical Leadership in Engineering: Part 1 ‘The Why’
In engineering, true leadership goes beyond technical skills—it’s about setting a vision and upholding integrity. Ethical leadership drives innovation, tackles dilemmas, and builds high-performing teams committed to doing what’s right. It’s essential for lasting success and effective management.
The Monumental Compound Interest of Good (and Bad) Engineering Management
Compound interest is a powerful concept that mirrors the impact of investing in your managers. Just as compound interest builds on itself, developing your team leads to compounding growth for your firm. Invest in their skills and watch how it accelerates your company’s success over time.
5 Tips to Improve Employee Engagement for Engineering Leaders
“Learning and growth are the keys to engagement and fulfillment.” ~ Ryan Clements Engineering leadership extends beyond technical proficiency — it entails cultivating a team that is not only skilled but also deeply engaged. Employee engagement can be an engine for organizational success. In this article, we’ll share five effective strategies for engineering leaders to […]
Strategies to Become a More Successful Engineering Leader
Most engineering professionals I speak with have goals focused around being a more successful engineering leader in their organizations. The challenge is that engineering projects, departments, and divisions are highly complex, requiring a blend of strong leadership and organizational skills. General George C. Marshall had both, and in this article, I would like to share […]
The Convergence of Engineering and Technology — Insights from Industry Leaders
Today, I would like to highlight some of the insights and lessons learned from industry leaders who are at the forefront of integrating engineering and technology, such as artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning (ML). As engineering professionals, we continually seek innovative ways to improve our industry, enhance efficiency, and ensure the safety of the […]
Essential Power Skills and Habits for Next-Level Leadership
There’s a lot coming at us in terms of technology, consolidation, and business model evolution — and all this on the heels of profound workplace, marketplace, and recruiting space change. How are the highest performing leaders (and leadership teams!) getting ahead, addressing needs, and unlocking opportunities? They are leveraging (and continuously refining) what I call […]
Building Trust Between AI & AEC
One could argue that some skepticism is necessary for engineers to do quality work and protect the safety and welfare of the public, especially when it comes to implementing new practices. As artificial intelligence (AI) continues emerging as a powerful tool throughout the Architecture, Engineering, and Construction (AEC) industry, we may naturally hesitate to adopt […]
Beyond Automation: Leveraging AI in Engineering Without Neglecting Expertise
“Technology is nothing. What’s important is that you have faith in people, that they’re basically good and smart, and if you give them tools, they’ll do wonderful things with them.” ~ Steve Jobs In the dynamic realm of engineering, leveraging AI has ushered in a new era marked by efficiency and innovation. However, as […]
Employee Engagement 2.0 and the ‘New Work Covenant’
As I work directly with dozens of executive leaders and speak at conferences and events around the country, I continue to hear a lot of concern about employee productivity and workplace culture and whether to remain hybrid or work flexible. This is the wrong concern. The right concern for those seeking next-level success in this […]
Planning and Execution: One Isn’t Enough
Through my work at the Engineering Management Institute, I have worked with many engineering companies with a focus on helping them grow their business. One of the biggest pitfalls that I have observed among these companies is the failure to be able to plan AND execute. Most companies can do one of these really well, […]
