16 Questions
What is the least important skill for ultimate engineering managers?
Technical knowledge
What issue is highlighted regarding expert forecasts and schedules?
Leaders do not trust the expert predictions
What is recommended for engineering managers who are unwilling to expand their expertise into leadership?
They may not be the best fit for management roles
What should executives do when expert projections do not comply with business needs?
Put effort into practical project plans
What position are engineering managers often found in, according to the text?
Between a rock and a hard place
What should executives do regarding expert projections, unless there are clear reasons not to?
Be assured the projections are accurate
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.
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.
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.
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.
According to Patrick Lencioni, what is the key to building trust within a team?
Building relationships and fostering connections among team members.
What practice is recommended in the text for both managers and engineering managers?
Managing by wandering around and interacting with team members (MBWA).
What is the most important soft skill for an engineering manager to possess?
Communication skill
Which of the following is NOT one of the five strategies for successful engineering management mentioned in the text?
Improve Technical Expertise
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
Which of the following soft skills is NOT mentioned in the text as being important for engineering managers?
Multitasking
Test your knowledge on project leadership in the engineering field, including roles such as project planning, scheduling, and management responsibilities. Explore scenarios where project managers may handle large projects instead of engineering managers, and learn about dealing with unavailable qualified personnel.
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