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Engineering Project Leader Assessment
Engineering managers need to delegate significant responsibility in order to be effective, because of the overwhelming technical demands combined with the necessary business acumen and interpersonal abilities required otherwise. Effective delegation to project leaders or supervisors should result in higher levels of productivity and employee engagement than can be achieved without delegation.
We can help improve the effectiveness of your engineering team by implementing all or part of the following seven-step approach:
1) Initiation of a program begins with management understanding and commitment. This may require an overview of best-in-class engineering management practices. The key elements people need to know in support of engineering management must be communicated to the rest of the organization. One-hour seminars tailored appropriately for executives, HR managers, engineering managers, and engineering staff can provide an understanding of the concepts needed to support the successful development of engineering managers, project leaders, and supervisors.
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Teambuilding may be necessary in organizations that do not have
strong teamwork within project teams, within functional groups, or
cross-functionally. We can help identify teamwork improvement
opportunities and facilitate team-building events suitable for
technology professionals, and provide team-building training as
required. 3) Engineering project leaders and potential engineering supervisors who can take responsibility from engineering managers are identified. We can review the organizational structure, assess the strengths of potential leaders, and make recommendations for leadership development. Distribution of key competencies required of engineering leadership can be assessed, including:
* Effective delegation of work * Distribution of project responsibilities * Project management * Employee performance management * Performance review * Cross-group collaboration * Knowledge management * Ability to influence * Meeting facilitation * Project / design review * Status reporting * Communication with executives * Customer relations * Supplier relations * Strategic planning / contributions * Negotiation * Technology development and management * Resource allocation * Budgeting / forecasting * Prioritization / task management * Engagement / commitment * Accountability * Employee empowerment / trust * Process management * Continuous improvement / employee development * Interviewing / hiring * Interpersonal problem solving * Stress management * Coaching / mentoring
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priorities are identified for developing competencies, we can then
provide appropriate coaching and training. 4) Specific goals must be identified based on individual needs. We can help each leader and potential leader create personalized action plans for achieving goals, and facilitate discussion with sponsoring managers so expectations are clearly communicated and firm agreements are established.
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Organizational information can be updated / created / communicated
to help with employee engagement and retention. Engineers and
their leaders, like all employees, need a strong connection to the
importance of their work to motivate themselves and perform at their
best. We can help to identify and communicate the aspects of
company products and services that will inspire technical
professionals to perform at their highest level. 6)
Recognition and reward practices can be reviewed to insure
engineering leaders are receiving feedback and compensation in line
with internal peer groups and appropriate industry standards. We can work with
HR and management to help tailor practices for the unique needs of
engineering leaders, while remaining "fair" and in accordance with
company policy and budgets. 7) Monitoring improvements and continuing education are key to short and long term success. We can help establish benchmarks, metrics, learning management systems, and ongoing training tailored for engineering leaders and technical staff.
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