MANAGEMENT AND LEADERSHIP SKILLS FOR ENGINEERS.
MANAGEMENT AND LEADERSHIP SKILLS FOR ENGINEERS: LEVEL UP YOUR CAREER
Presenter : Engr. VALERIE AGBERAGBA, FNSE
Date : Thursday 6/ 3/ 2025
Time : 3 : 00pm
Venue: NSE Aba Secretariat, Ministry of Works Aba
MANAGEMENT VS LEADERSHIP: KEY DIFFERENCE
Management focuses on execution, control, and efficiency. It's task - oriented, placing and organizing resources. Example: A project Manager ensures tasks are on time and within budget.
Leadership focuses on vision, inspiration and influence, it's people - orinted, inspiring and empowering teams. Example : A Lead Engineer sets the technical direction, inspiring the team to innovate.
Engineers need both to thrive, balancing technical expertise with interpersonal skills.
ESSENTIAL MANAGEMENT SKILLS FOR ENGINEERS.
- Project Management
- Time Management
- Technical Proficiency
- Budget Management
KEY LEADERSHIP SKILLS FOR ENGINEERS.
- Communication
- Team building
- Decision - making
Conclusion: Your path to Engineering leadership, Continuous learning, self - improvement, seak opportunity etc, Management and Leadership skills are key for career advancement, focus on learning and seak opportunity.