This 1-day Engineering Management training course is tailored to equip engineering professionals with the essential management skills required to lead and inspire engineering teams effectively. The course covers critical aspects such as project management, team leadership, strategic planning, and communication. Through interactive sessions, practical exercises, and case studies, participants will gain insights into managing engineering projects, fostering innovation, and driving organizational success.

OBJECTIVES

• Understand the key principles of engineering management.

• Develop effective project management skills.

• Enhance team leadership and motivational techniques.

• Learn strategic planning and decision-making processes.

• Improve communication and interpersonal skills within engineering teams.

• Explore methods to foster innovation and continuous improvement.

LEARNING OUTCOMES

• Improved ability to manage engineering projects successfully.

• Enhanced leadership and team management skills.

• Greater proficiency in strategic planning and decision-making.

• Better communication and conflict resolution skills.

• Increased confidence in managing diverse engineering teams.

• Practical tools and techniques to drive innovation and efficiency.

WHO SHOULD ATTEND

• Engineering professionals transitioning to management roles.

• Existing engineering managers seeking to enhance their skills.

• Project managers in engineering fields.

• Team leaders and supervisors in engineering departments.

• Technical leads and senior engineers.

• Anyone interested in developing engineering management capabilities.

This comprehensive course ensures that participants leave with a solid foundation in engineering management and practical skills to lead their teams and projects effectively.

Session 1: Introduction to Engineering Management

• Welcome and course overview

• Role of an engineering manager

• Key skills and competencies for effective management

• Overview of engineering management challenges

Session 2: Project Management Fundamentals 

• Project lifecycle and phases

• Setting project goals and objectives

• Time, cost, and quality management

• Practical exercise: Creating a project plan

Session 3: Team Leadership and Motivation 

• Building and leading high-performance teams

• Motivational techniques for engineering teams

• Delegation and accountability

• Interactive exercise: Team-building activities

Session 4: Strategic Planning and Decision Making 

• Strategic planning processes

• Decision-making frameworks

• Risk assessment and management

• Case study: Strategic planning in engineering projects

Session 5: Communication and Interpersonal Skills 

• Effective communication techniques

• Conflict resolution and negotiation

• Building strong stakeholder relationships

• Group discussion: Communication challenges and solutions

Session 6: Fostering Innovation and Continuous Improvement 

• Creating a culture of innovation

• Continuous improvement methodologies (e.g., Lean, Six Sigma)

• Encouraging creativity and problem-solving

• Real-world examples and best practices

Session 7: Wrap-Up and Action Planning 

• Recap of key concepts and techniques

• Developing a personal action plan for management improvement

• Open floor for questions and discussion

• Course feedback and evaluation