LiquidPlanner

AUGUST 15, 2017

Here’s a lesson I’m thankful I learned early in my career: successful engineering projects rely more on non-technical skills than technical skills. One can’t design a building without knowledgeable, skilled structural, MEP, and fire engineers. An airplane isn’t safe unless there are skilled aeronautical engineers involved.

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ProjectManager.com

FEBRUARY 13, 2024

Henry Gantt was an American who worked as a mechanical engineer and management consultant. It was an early attempt to merge the science of engineering processes with management. It was pioneered by Frederick Winslow Taylor, an American mechanical engineer. Who Was Henry Gantt?

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Velociteach

DECEMBER 4, 2023

Constance Dierickx lays out a new paradigm for leadership that offers a way to synthesize thinking, emotion, and behavior. Meta-leadership goes beyond conventional leadership attributes, emphasizing not only the possession of knowledge and skills but also a keen sense of observation and discernment. Who am I trying to please?

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Scrum.org

MARCH 22, 2023

Steve is great, but in terms of Agile leadership , he doesn’t touch sides – in my opinion – to Satya Nadella. So, a great product owner , absolutely, probably one of the best that has ever lived, but there are chinks in the leadership armour that are impossible to ignore. Innovation and Agile capabilities.

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ProjectManager.com

AUGUST 23, 2023

Many colleges offer a course of study in project management, but you can also study business management, engineering and other disciplines. Engineering Project Manager An engineering project manager uses project management practices and processes to effectively plan, implement and finalize projects.

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Rebel’s Guide to PM

MARCH 14, 2024

You’ll find job titles such as Engineering Project Manager, Marketing Project Manager, Publishing Project Manager, Healthcare Project Manager (like me) and more. Project Controller If you want an entry level job in heavy industry like engineering, construction, then look for this job title.

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Scrum.org

MARCH 11, 2019

We don’t yet need to create another new term called “agile leadership” as if it’s something special. Even the ideas behind servant leadership are thousands of years old. In this last example, the development team is like the engine and all the sub-systems that keep that airplane from hitting the dirt wheel-side up.

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Scrum.org

DECEMBER 19, 2023

As a seasoned professional in the field of Scrum and Agile, I've often encountered the misconception that Scrum Mastership is confined to the world of software engineering. This understanding forms the foundation upon which you can build your leadership and facilitate effective teamwork. Enjoy this video? Just ask!

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ProjectManager.com

DECEMBER 14, 2023

In doing this, construction superintendents will work closely with the engineers and subcontractors on the job to figure out what the project needs and oversee the performance of the construction crew. Another aspect of the construction superintendent’s job is to make estimates on how much the work will cost.

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The IIL Blog

AUGUST 2, 2023

Umlas August 2, 2023 I was chatting with Kelly Westin SHRM-CP after she attended the “Grateful Leadership for HR Professionals” session led by my “protégé” Chaplain (Colonel) Primitivo Davis at the SHRM 2023 Conference, when a “back attack” made me have to bow out. By Judith W.

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ProjectManager.com

APRIL 23, 2024

Its objective is to improve the day-to-day business operations which requires strong leadership and communication skills. Both rely on effective planning, execution and monitoring, and both require strong leadership and clear communication. There are also similarities between project management and operations management.

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Rebel’s Guide to PM

JUNE 2, 2023

She wrote: I have been advised that you have to do a degree in a particular subject e.g. engineering, do project management training e.g. PMI®, PRINCE2® etc and work your way up in order to become a project manager. You’ll have the opportunity to practice your leadership skills and communication skills during group work. Is this true?

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Wrike

SEPTEMBER 28, 2023

In today’s rapidly changing business landscape, effective leadership is essential for driving performance and achieving organizational success. One leadership style that has gained significant recognition is coaching leadership.

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Rebel’s Guide to PM

MARCH 18, 2022

She wrote: I have been advised that you have to do a degree in a particular subject e.g. engineering, do project management training e.g. PMI®, PRINCE2® etc and work your way up in order to become a project manager. I thought I’d repeat here what I said to her, in case anyone else finds it useful. Is this true?

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Wrike

SEPTEMBER 2, 2023

In the age of rapid technological advancements and digital transformations, the role of a process manufacturing engineer has become increasingly vital in driving innovation and efficiency in Industry 4.0. The first industrial revolution brought mechanization through the invention of steam engines, setting the stage for mass production.

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Wrike

AUGUST 25, 2023

Transparency is an essential trait that can greatly enhance the effectiveness of leadership in any organization. In this article, we will explore the importance of transparency in leadership, its impact on team dynamics, and strategies for implementing and measuring its effectiveness.

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ProjectManager.com

JANUARY 20, 2022

The concept of how management should interact with personnel was first codified by Henri Fayol, a French mining engineer. Leadership is a critical role for anyone in management, which is why it’s one of the four functions of management. Leadership skills include conflict resolution. Some are more top-down authoritarians.

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Wrike

JUNE 11, 2023

In the ever-evolving world of project management, effective leadership is a crucial factor in achieving the success of any endeavor. One leadership theory that has gained traction in recent years is the Situational Leadership Theory. Directing: Appropriate when team members are low on both competence and commitment.

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International Institute for Learning

MAY 10, 2023

Promoting servant leadership can lead to improved outcomes for the organization and its stakeholders, as we can see from major companies such as The Container Store, Coca Cola and Starbucks who are embracing servant leadership. That person is sharply different from one who is leader first.” Can this be achieved?

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NimbleWork

MARCH 27, 2024

This change has to cover factors relating to individuals ; interpersonal factors between team members as well as executives affected by changing engineering processes and tools; and organizational factors that deal with the decision-making process, business operations, partnerships and investment decisions, among others.

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Wrike

JULY 23, 2023

Leadership is a complex task that requires adaptability and a contingency approach. Leaders must not only possess a solid foundation of leadership skills, but also be able to navigate through uncertainties and effectively respond to changing circumstances.

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Scrum.org

APRIL 16, 2024

This allows them to apply their skills in new contexts, like embracing leadership and mentoring teams in alternative approaches. This involves staying focused on emerging trends in agile and engineering practices, sharing knowledge with teams, and fostering a culture of learning and adaptation.

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Scrum.org

JANUARY 26, 2023

One example is the VP of Engineering in a growing startup, who decided to take on the SAFe RTE role (Chief Scrum Master for the Agile Release Train) since they felt it was up to them to provide this sort of leadership. Most of the time, these people are brought in to become part of the leadership team of a larger group.

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ProjectManager.com

AUGUST 17, 2022

A project director is a person responsible for leading a team of project managers, which can also include contractors, sub-contractors, software developers, web developers, graphic designers, testers, network engineers and other staff that are essential to the project. As the project director is a leadership role, so is a project manager.

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LiquidPlanner

AUGUST 14, 2018

If having the letters PMP after your name is going to open doors and get you a great new IT leadership job, then certification makes perfect sense. Related: 6 Top PM Books for Engineers and Manufacturers. However, careers typically aren’t that straightforward.

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ProjectManager.com

JULY 18, 2023

They’re experienced, usually with at least 10-15 years of project management and leadership roles behind them. Leadership skills are also important but difficult to identify in a job interview. What Is a Project Executive? A project executive is the leader of an organization’s project management team.

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Rebel’s Guide to PM

MARCH 5, 2020

College, a few odd jobs, and an internship later, she landed a job as a design engineer and got to work on some exciting and challenging projects. The inherent nature of leadership or a managerial role is rooted in ambiguity. Modern organisations and the leadership gap. She believed that she was destined to lead.

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ProjectManager.com

SEPTEMBER 20, 2018

If Thomas Edison was right when he said, “Genius is one percent inspiration and ninety-nine percent perspiration,” then consider these leadership quotes the one percent. So, we’ve collected 25 of the most inspiring leadership quotes to give you that extra boost. Leadership Quotes. In fact, it could be good.

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The IIL Blog

MAY 17, 2023

Private Sector Project Manager Selection The birth of modern-day project management is most frequently attributed to the engineering community, mainly aerospace and defense. Finding engineers with a command of technology was easy. The Vice President for Engineering in an aerospace company attended a seminar I conducted.

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Scrum.org

NOVEMBER 16, 2022

Leadership Coaching. As an Agile leadership Coach, it is your responsibility to bring your outside, objective perspective to help leaders see what they could never know for themselves. . He started his career as a Software Engineer and spent almost eight years as a hard-core Programmer. Customer Journey Map. Lean Analytics.

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Tactical Project Management

FEBRUARY 6, 2024

As the world becomes more technologically advanced, the fusion of leadership skills with engineering prowess is more crucial than ever. One such advancement is the online master’s in […] The post Shaping the future of engineering leadership with online education appeared first on Tactical Project Management.

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The IIL Blog

JANUARY 24, 2024

Regardless of the delivery approach used, the effectiveness of enabling project outcomes is highly dependent on power skills such as communication, collaborative leadership, problem-solving, strategic thinking, emotional intelligence, and more. Monika is an engineer by education.

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Rebel’s Guide to PM

APRIL 12, 2022

There were 3 different systems that needed integration and the Engineering Manager thought it would be good experience for a junior developer to work on the project. I documented this as a risk, and continued to communicate it up the chain to leadership, but nothing changed. Time went on, and she finally finished the project.

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ProjectManager.com

FEBRUARY 7, 2019

Susanne Madsen is the author of several books on project management and leadership, including The Project Management Coaching Workbook and The Power of Project Leadership. She’s also the director of the London-based Project Leadership Institute, which works to build well-rounded and dynamic project management leaders.

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Wrike

JUNE 11, 2023

One leadership approach that has gained popularity is the Situational Leadership Model. Introduction to Situational Leadership The Situational Leadership Model is a leadership theory developed by Paul Hersey and Ken Blanchard in the 1970s.

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Scrum.org

MAY 17, 2021

As an example: in my leadership and Scrum Master classes, I like to show videos of external and acknowledged leadership experts, such as David Marquet , a former US submarine commander, and Jürgen Klopp , champions league winner and charismatic football coach with FC Liverpool. . 3 videos about leadership. More to watch.

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TechEmpower - Project Management

AUGUST 21, 2023

The explanation from software leadership is often unsatisfying or unclear. It’s written for a business leader, not an engineer. Pragmatic Assessment : An in-depth evaluation by working engineers who understand what it takes to deliver in different development situations. What does a business leader do in this situation?

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