why engineers make great leaders
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Why Engineers Make Great Leaders
Craig Fields, PHRDirector of Human Resources
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Requisite Skills
» Intelligent» Detail-oriented» Data-driven» Problem-solver» Knows clarity of
purpose» Analytical» Realistic» Tech-savvy» High achieving
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Learn to Manage
» Consider the words of British businessman Sir John Harvey-Jones:
“Go for civil engineering, because civil
engineering is the branch of engineering
which teaches you the most about
managing people. Managing people is a
skill which is very, very useful and applies
almost regardless of what you do.” Photo from Imperial College
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Facts and Figures
» According to Business Insider, notable business leaders who were engineers include Thomas Edison, Henry Ford and President Jimmy Carter.
» According to EngineerJobs.com, seven of the top 10 2013 Fortune 500 companies are run by engineers. For example, Mike Duke of Wal-Mart has a degree in Industrial Engineering.
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Facts and Figures
» The Bureau of Statistics projects 19.7 percent employment growth for civil engineers between 2012 and 2022.
» MSA currently hasopen employment opportunities in engineering and supporting roles.
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