Management Skills and Techniques for Engineers
By the end of the program, participants will be able to:
Understand the management functions of planning, organizing, directing and controlling in a team
environment.
Run an effective work schedule that will increase productivity of work groups.
Coordinate and communicate with others to achieve the desired goals.
Find out how to creatively manage problem-solving and decision-making processes.
This Program is designed for:
Technical managers, supervisors and engineers who need to develop their managerial skills.
Understanding the Transition from Technical
Expert to Functional Manager/Supervisor |
Dealing with Your Team Members,
Contractors and Customers |
The Functions of Management
The Skills Needed
Common Management Mistakes You Want to
Avoid
Assessing and Adapting Your Leadership Style |
Communicating and Influencing
Barriers to Communication
What Defines A Good Communicator
Managing Conflicts Effectively |
Planning and Organizing Tools and
Techniques |
Building Successful Work Teams |
Work Breakdown Structures (WBS)
Critical Path Method (CPM)
Program Evaluation and Review Technique
(PERT)
Low Cost Scheduling/Crashing
Understanding Project Schedules
Bar Charting
Manpower Planning |
The Importance of Teams and Teamwork
Understanding the Mechanics of Groups
Team-Building Techniques that Work |
Analyzing Issues and Making
Effective Decisions |
Defining Problems Well and Analyzing Causes
The Rational Approach to Problem-Solving
(Kepner-Tregoe)
Problem Analysis Supplementary Tools
Creative Decision-Making Tools |
Management Through Performance
Analysis |
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Creating and Measuring Performance Expectations
Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)
Setting Targets/Standards |
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