INTRODUCTION TO ENGINEERING MANAGEMENT (part 5)

HOW ONE MAY BECOME A SUCCESSFUL ENGINEER MANAGER?

An engineer must have the following:
Ability
 to perform the task given effectively and efficiently
Motivation
 commendable work ethics
 infallible desire to engage in various activities that strengthen the bonds with
other people in the workplace
 eager to learn and grow as a professional of the chosen field
 The sense of responsibility and accountability in carrying a project
Opportunity
 able to find and get the managerial job

 able to create or to be in a supportive work environment

The Making of a Manager, Julie Zhou, 2019

 How can you say that a manager is a great manager?
 Being a manager is not only about a position but having the responsibility of
getting better outcomes from a group of people working together.
 “Great managers are made, not born”
The Manager’s Path, Camille Fournier, 2017
“Being managed is the foundation of your management philosophy”

WHAT TO EXPECT FROM A MANAGER?

1. One-on-one Meetings

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 – Essential feature of a good working relationship.
(1) Create a human connection between you and your manager; the bedrock of
strong teams which leads to trust.
(2) Be able to discuss an important matter privately; the status of critical projects.

2. Feedback and Workplace Guidance

– Behavioral feedback is a must; praises and criticism.
– Seek advice; Ask for content review and suggestions before giving a
presentation.

3. Training and Career Growth

– Responsible for helping one find training and other resources for career growth;
conferences, seminars, classes, books, and expert advices.
– Make your way to promotions.

HOW TO BE MANAGED? – Part of being a good manager is figuring out how to be

managed.
1. Spend time thinking about what you want.
–Your superiors can give you the ways, but it’s you who need to choose which
way to go.

2. You are responsible for yourself.

– Understand yourself. Pursue your aspirations.

3. Give Your Manager a Break

– Understand that your manager is also a human being.

4. Choose your managers wisely

– In evaluating job opportunities consider also the manager and management
environment of the company.
– Not all great engineers are effective managers.

MANAGING A PROJECT
1. Breakdown the work
2. Push through the details and the unknowns
3. Run the project and adjust the plan as you go
4. Use the insights gained in the planning process to manage requirements
changes
5. Revisit the details as you get close to completion

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BUILD CONNECTIONS

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THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN LEADERSHIP AND MANAGEMENT

-Do managers lead, and leaders manage?

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MANAGER is a specific role; LEADERSHIP is a skill.

MANAGER is a job; LEADERSHIP is a quality.
MANAGER title can be taken away; LEADERSHIP is not.
A Leader does not need to become a manager to lead, but to become a great manager
you must be a good leader.

References:
Fournier, C. (2017). The Manager's Path: A Guide for Tech Leaders Navigating Growth
& Change. O’Reilly Media.
Medina, R. (1999). Engineering Management. Rex Publishing
Zhou, J. (2019). The Making of a Manager. Penguin Random House LLC.