An effective leadership approach for today's engineer 2006 IEEE/UT EMC

Abstract

We can all agree that being a leader in today's engineering environment provides many challenges. However, being an effective leader brings many rewards. Establishing a motivated team that successfully delivers a quality product or service on time and within budget rewards the leader as well as the team. Team members and leaders are rewarded through professional achievement, work satisfaction, and personal recognition. The organization is rewarded with establishing a reputation of delivering high quality products and services that create opportunities for future growth and sustainment. This paper recommends the application of the model of transformational leadership as a solution for engineering leaders. Case studies are included that provide exampIes of how transformational leadership can benefit engineers. Additionally, summaries of transformational leadership study findings are provided that relate to more than engineering type initiatives.