In search of a definition and frameworks for engineering leadership development

Komarek, Rebecca

doi:10.1002/yd.20477

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“…To this point, we have been discussing engineering educational culture without defining it. Based on our experience with the challenge of defining engineering leadership, for which a common definition remains elusive [3], we believe it would be useful to try to "frame" rather than define the culture of engineering education. To analyze the culture of engineering education, Godfrey [4] proposed a theoretical model for analysis based on Shein's [5] model of organizational culture.…”

Section: Defining a Cultural Frameworkmentioning

confidence: 99%

“…Notwithstanding this diversity and the lack of agreement on a singular definition, the principles of engineering leadership education engineering leadership programs are founded on the assumption that "leadership is not defined by a title or position, rather as a process that takes place between leaders, followers and/or team members" [3,9]. This conceptualization centres the responsibility for leadership more on the collective, than on the individuals.…”

Section: Principles Of Engineering Leadership Educationmentioning

confidence: 99%

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Engineering Leadership: Bridging the Culture Gap in Engineering Education

Donald,,

Jamieson

2023 ASEE Annual Conference &Amp; Exposition Proceedings

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The world needs engineering graduates that can develop solutions that extend beyond the purely technical aspects of solving a challenge or problem. Engineering leadership education provides a strong mechanism for engineering educators to develop an engineering mindset that embraces the development of a depth and breadth of nontechnical skills as being a key element of engineering education. This can lead to engineering graduates that are comfortable working across disciplines and contribute broadly to creating positive solutions to large and complex sociotechnical challenges. Notwithstanding, developing and integrating non-technical skills associated with leadership, such as social intelligence, developing vision and working in interdisciplinary teams beyond engineering is a systemic challenge. In this paper, the authors propose that a major barrier to systemic change toward enhanced non-technical skill development is the existing culture in the engineering education institutional environment. This paper is based on our personal experience in both advocating and implementing a broader mindset in the engineering curriculum. We begin by exploring the tensions in the culture of engineering education through the lens of Hofstede's cultural dimensions. We then follow with a discussion of the co-contraries that exist in engineering education within the bounds of these cultural dimensions. We conclude with thoughts on how concepts of engineering leadership could be leveraged to influence culture change that can positively influence the curricular aspects of engineering programs, as well as within the institutional environment. The work in this paper provides a baseline for discussion on how engineering educators can work to bridge the culture gap that arises from the systemic cultural tensions.

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Section: Defining a Cultural Frameworkmentioning

confidence: 99%

Section: Principles Of Engineering Leadership Educationmentioning

confidence: 99%

Engineering Leadership: Bridging the Culture Gap in Engineering Education

Donald,,

Jamieson

2023 ASEE Annual Conference &Amp; Exposition Proceedings

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“…Scholars have also sought to find an engineering leadership definition that acknowledges the social, community, and societal impact of engineers, which is more difficult when applying theories from the field of management where the application or impact of technical expertise is not often discussed in leadership, beyond task efficiency or effectiveness. While there is no consensus on one singular definition of engineering leadership, scholars have worked towards definitions that converge on some common elements [4], [7], [28]:…”

Section: Defining Engineering Leadershipmentioning

confidence: 99%

Examining Leadership within the Unique Context of Engineering Consulting

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Chan,

Campbell

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2023 ASEE Annual Conference &Amp; Exposition Proceedings

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Jessica is a Professional Engineer currently pursuing her PhD in Mechanical and Industrial Engineering with the Troost Institute for Leadership Education in Engineering at the University of Toronto. Jessica's research explores how professional services organizations can support or hinder leadership development in their staff.Jessica holds a Bachelor's of Applied Science in Chemical Engineering from the University of Toronto and previously worked as an engineering consultant in the biotech and pharmaceutical industries for eight years. Jessica's experience leading multidisciplinary teams strengthened her perspective that the ability to empathize, communicate and collaborate is integral to success in engineering.

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“…Engineering leadership research has explored how engineering incorporates and conceptualizes leadership in engineering professional and educational settings. For example, engineering leadership research has explored the definitions of what engineering leadership is [1], [2]; the skills involved in engineering leadership [3]- [5]; and practices to support engagement in engineering leadership [6]- [11]. While there are studies that explore how engineering leadership is conceptualized, there is a lack of research that incorporates the impact and influence of marginalized voices in engineering leadership.…”

Section: Introductionmentioning

confidence: 99%