Managing Engineering Talent: Unique Challenges to Optimize the Best and Brightest

Authors

Thomas W. Camm, Montana TechFollow
J. C. Johnson, University of Utah

Document Type

Conference Proceeding

Publication Date

2-2017

Abstract

Most engineers are bright, hard-working, reliable, and prefer to avoid conflict. An engineering curriculum tends to self-select these characteristics. By most standards, you would expect workers exhibiting these traits to require minimal supervision. But is this true? Is this how most current engineering managers lead? Looking at some current theories on leadership combined with personal anecdotes, this presentation will look at some common misconceptions about leading engineers.

Comments

Originally presented at SME Annual Meeting, Feb. 19th - 22nd, 2017, Denver, CO.

Recommended Citation

Camm, T.W. 2017. Preprint 17-080: Managing engineering talent: Unique challenges to optimize the best and brightest. Presented at the SME Annual Meeting, Denver, CO, February 19-22.