Achieving Excellence in Engineering Management

Introduction

Achieving Excellence in Engineering Management is an integrated program designed for individuals who wish to combine technical competence with strong management abilities. In today's competitive engineering world, being an expert in the field is not enough. It is equally important to know how to collaborate with people, manage processes, implement projects, and practice engineering in a way that aligns with the overall goals of the company.

Objectives

By the end of this course, participants will be able to:

• Manage engineering teams effectively.
• Create and execute successful project management strategies.
• Make tactically sound decisions for the organization.
• Manage the inherent risks in engineering projects.
• Present engineering-related information effectively to non-engineering audiences and explain engineering concepts to non-technical audiences.
• Understand the business aspects of engineering management.

Training Methodology

• Employee engagement through interactive methods, including lectures and discussions
• Case study reviews
• Group work activities
• Guest lectures
• Strategic role-playing exercises
• Peer evaluation exercises
• End-of-module assessments and quizzes
• Final course project presentations

Course Outline

Unit 1: Fundamentals of Engineering Management

• Purpose of Engineering Management
• Development of engineering professions
• Recent issues in engineering practice

Unit 2: Leadership and Team Building in Engineering

• Types of leaders and leadership styles in engineering/technical environments
• Performance of engineering teams within the organization
• Managing technical teams towards enhanced productivity

Unit 3: Project Planning and Execution

• Project processes and project management approaches
• WBS and Gantt charts in managing projects
• Managing and utilizing resources

Unit 4: Engineering Policy and Management

• Aligning engineering management with corporate strategies
• Decision-making frameworks and models for engineers
• Engineering management case studies for strategy or strategic management

Unit 5: Risk Management in Engineering Projects

• Assessing and managing risks within engineering practice
• Techniques of risk avoidance and mitigation
• Developing a risk management plan for engineering projects

Unit 6: Communication in Technical Environments

• Technical communication of engineering work, processes, and benefits
• Identifying and managing stakeholders in projects
• Presenting multidisciplinary concepts to non-technical audiences

Unit 7: Understanding Finance for Engineering Managers

• Planning and creating budgets
• Cost-benefit analysis (CBA) in relation to engineering management
• The concept of ROI in engineering management