How to delegate to make sure things actually get done
One of the most important things an engineer or engineering manager can learn to do is delegate. Unfortunately, engineers are generally pretty terrible at delegating. As an engineer myself, I think I know why. We’re perfectionists. Our way is the only...
8 Leadership Lessons from a Military Engineer
Truly effective leadership lessons are simple to comprehend, but not easy to implement. This is the work all leaders must undertake.
Engineering Q&A – Sustainability & Machine Design
Hello there, my fellow engineering leader! Over the last couple of years, I’ve received a ton of email from my readers (a metric ton, since I’m in Canada). They’ve asked all sorts of really interesting questions on all facets of engineering,...
What you think you know about leadership is wrong
I recently gave a talk on leadership at a leadership conference for professionals in the Canadian nuclear industry. At the end of the talk, someone asked a simple, but interesting question: who is my favourite leader? After a few moments of thought, I told the crowd...
