Experiential Learning and Engineering Management Effectiveness: A Leadership Class Case Study

Abstract

With increased electronic communication and global, virtual teams, the requirement for skilled engineering managers has received increased focus in technical organizations. This paper provides observations regarding the effectiveness of graduate students completing a hands-on engineering task in the classroom. The exercise simulates a workplace challenge an engineering manager could face on a typical day. The study is an assignment with pre-task and post-task questions, completed in one 90-minute session of an M.S. in Technology Management/MBA Leadership and Change Management class.