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Engineers are experiencing a seismic shift driven by market volatility, the rise of GenAI, and new approaches to quantifying engineering impact. But there's a disconnect between business leaders and the engineers building their products. 𝗔𝗰𝗰𝗼𝗿𝗱𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘁𝗼 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗦𝘁𝗮𝘁𝗲 𝗼𝗳 𝗘𝗻𝗴𝗶𝗻𝗲𝗲𝗿𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘀𝘁𝘂𝗱𝘆 𝗯𝘆 Jellyfish 🔗 https://bit.ly/3Vt3lcO 📉 71% of execs at large enterprises believe productivity decreased, while only 40% of engineers agree. 🤷♂️ 43% of engineers feel that leadership at their company is out of the loop regarding engineering challenges, compared to 92% of executives 😩 46% of engineers report their teams are experiencing burnout, compared to 34% of executives. This chasm between perception and reality can breed mistrust, misalignment, and missed opportunities. 𝗪𝗵𝗶𝗹𝗲 𝗱𝗲𝗳𝗶𝗻𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗰𝗹𝗲𝗮𝗿 𝗺𝗲𝘁𝗿𝗶𝗰𝘀 𝗶𝘀 𝗰𝗿𝘂𝗰𝗶𝗮𝗹, 𝗲𝗺𝗼𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝗮𝗹𝗹𝘆 𝗶𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗹𝗹𝗶𝗴𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗹𝗲𝗮𝗱𝗲𝗿𝘀 𝗰𝗮𝗻: ✨ Foster psychological safety for open dialogue 🤝 Build trust through active listening and empathy 💡 Inspire teams by painting a compelling vision 🧭 Provide clarity amidst ambiguity and change By complementing hard metrics with soft skills, leaders can create an environment where engineers thrive and innovation flourishes. 𝗛𝗮𝘃𝗲 𝘆𝗼𝘂 𝗲𝘅𝗽𝗲𝗿𝗶𝗲𝗻𝗰𝗲𝗱 𝘁𝗵𝗶𝘀 𝗱𝗶𝘀𝗰𝗼𝗻𝗻𝗲𝗰𝘁 𝘄𝗶𝘁𝗵𝗶𝗻 𝘆𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗼𝗿𝗴𝗮𝗻𝗶𝘇𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻? #Leadership #EmotionalIntelligence #Engineering

As a technology leader, precision questioning can be a game-changer. Asking the right questions can transform everything, boosting problem-solving, team unity, and project success.. But what do these right questions look like ? In my very first article, I tried diving into the intricate world of engineering leadership, unveiling the pivotal role that asking the right questions plays in this domain.

🛠️ UNLEASH YOUR TEAM'S POTENTIAL THROUGH DELEGATION - Check out this week's Engineering Management Lessons video, where Anthony Fasano, PE, F. ASCE, talks about why engineering leaders need to master the skill of delegation and how it can fuel your team's growth. Check it out here 👉 https://lnkd.in/eQGA4wUQ #EngineeringManagement #EngineeringLeadership #Delegation

Hydraulic failure in an aluminium extruder causes a fire, and brings down the roof in just 20 seconds. Not enough safety measures, or just bad luck? -- ➡ PS: I regularly share inspiring Engineering & Leadership content for curious minds. Feel free to follow me, or to connect and strengthen each others network! 💪 #engineering #engineeringleadership #engineeringmanagement

Some insights into our engineering and products from one of our Senior Leadership Team members, Dylan Cramer. More to come as we give you guys more information into the products we create and how we produce them. #manufacturing #engineering #engineer

🌊 𝐄𝐧𝐠𝐢𝐧𝐞𝐞𝐫𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐋𝐞𝐚𝐝𝐞𝐫𝐬 (𝐏𝐚𝐫𝐭 2) 🌊 Following the success of our Engineering Leaders Workshop last month, we are now gearing up for the next and it's one not to be missed, details below 😎 📑 𝐀𝐭 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐥𝐚𝐬𝐭 𝐞𝐯𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐰𝐞 𝐜𝐨𝐯𝐞𝐫𝐞𝐝 𝐭𝐨𝐩𝐢𝐜𝐬 𝐟𝐫𝐨𝐦: - Leadership in times of crisis - Bridging the gap between Diversity and inclusion - Low Code/No Code tooling. 📅 Save the Date: 19th October ⏰ Time: 6 pm (Workshop starts at 7 pm) 📍 Location: Wave Talent HQ Topics: 👉 Building High-Performing Engineering Teams: Explore strategies for recruiting, managing, and motivating engineering teams to achieve peak performance. 🌳 Sustainability and Green Engineering: Highlight the growing importance of sustainable engineering practices and how leaders can incorporate environmental considerations into their projects. If you're interested in attending drop me a DM or comment below and I can send you further details, looking forward to seeing old and new faces 💙

🔍 "I feel like you're micromanaging me," they say, and suddenly, you're in the hot seat. Ever had that jolt of anxiety when micromanagement gets mentioned? When dropped, it's a word that can send shivers down any leader's spine. But here's a twist: What if micromanagement, with a bit of savvy and finesse, could be a force for good? What if an engineer could free themselves from their leader's yoke by learning to identify the root cause and motivation of micromanagement? 💡 Discover the micromanagement litmus test every leader and engineer should take. 💪. In my latest post (Part I), I delve into the nuanced world of micromanagement. It's not just a buzzword; it's a complex dance of delegation, a potential path to autonomy, and a lever for risk reduction. Read more here https://lnkd.in/gXJEhUbq #Leadership #EngineeringManagement #Micromanagement #Delegation #Autonomy #RiskManagement

The Head of Engineering (VP of Engineering, Director of Engineering, CTO, etc.) is the person in charge of steering the ship, but with a twist—they allow minor direction changes by the team. These slight deviations are fine and can even be beneficial because they offer opportunities for learning and growth, as long as the overall direction is clear. https://lnkd.in/g6rRu7Wv #collaboration #culture #development #HeadOfEngineering #leadership #learning #team #TechnicalLeadership

Become a Great Engineering Manager – Course via freeCodeCamp #engineering #management #leadership #leadershipdevelopment

I made a 9 minute video on one of my engineering projects. This video is a great example of how to make an operation more cost-efficient. I appreciate the support thank you! #engineer #engineering #project #industrialengineering #projectmanagement #leadership #leadershipdevelopment #Wednesday #fun #STEM