Engineering Project Leadership Quiz

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What is the least important skill for ultimate engineering managers?

Interpersonal competencies
Technical knowledge (correct)
Business competencies
All are equally important

What issue is highlighted regarding expert forecasts and schedules?

Experts are overly optimistic about schedules
Experts are not doing enough research
Leaders do not trust the expert predictions (correct)
Leaders want things done too slowly

What is recommended for engineering managers who are unwilling to expand their expertise into leadership?

They should be given more technical responsibilities
They should be provided leadership training
They may not be the best fit for management roles (correct)
They should focus more on their technical skills

What should executives do when expert projections do not comply with business needs?

Put effort into practical project plans (A) Signup and view all the answers

What position are engineering managers often found in, according to the text?

Between a rock and a hard place (C) Signup and view all the answers

What should executives do regarding expert projections, unless there are clear reasons not to?

Be assured the projections are accurate (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is the recommended approach for appointing a project leader in an engineering department?

Appoint the most experienced engineer as the project leader if their strength is leadership and they can handle management roles. (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is the rationale for having project managers handle projects in an engineering department with multiple large projects?

To ensure that the engineering manager is not overburdened with handling all projects. (B) Signup and view all the answers

In what scenario might an engineering department consider hiring a professional consultant?

When the right qualified people are unavailable or the budget does not allow for a full-time engineering manager. (D) Signup and view all the answers

What role can a successful consultant play in an engineering department, according to the text?

Serve as a coach and trainer, helping managers and employees build skills and alleviate tension. (C) Signup and view all the answers

According to Patrick Lencioni, what is the key to building trust within a team?

Building relationships and fostering connections among team members. (A) Signup and view all the answers

What practice is recommended in the text for both managers and engineering managers?

Managing by wandering around and interacting with team members (MBWA). (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is the most important soft skill for an engineering manager to possess?

Communication skill (D) Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT one of the five strategies for successful engineering management mentioned in the text?

Improve Technical Expertise (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary reason why engineering managers must excel in soft skills, according to the text?

To better interact with and manage their team members (A) Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following soft skills is NOT mentioned in the text as being important for engineering managers?

Multitasking (B) Signup and view all the answers