Coaching engineers

Article Abstract:

The coaching philosophy has become popular in the engineering industry. The ability to coach project team members and coworkers requires people skills that have become invaluable in the marketplace. However, many managers are still hesitant to try the coaching approach due to confrontation reluctance, lack of time, fear of offending and fear of failure. Good coaches often encourage employees, take time to listen, set a good example, never use their rank, praise employees for good work, treat employees as persons and inform employees of company practices and events.

Beliefs, opinions and attitudes, Coaching (Athletics), Athletic coaching

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Leadership development: you can never have too many leaders

Article Abstract:

Leadership development is essential to ensuring the continued success of engineering firms. The key to developing effective leadership is recognizing that it is an observable set of practices that can be learned. Among the techniques that can help individuals and firms develop more effective leaders are using feedback tools, learning from the experiences of senior management, allowing for rotation in mentoring and supervising and becoming a better learner.

Analysis, Leadership

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Improving the performance appraisal process

Article Abstract:

The management of employee performance appraisals in companies can be enhanced in three ways. The company must evaluate the performance evaluation forms and processes with regard to fairness, objectivity and simplicity. In addition, supervisors should learn how to identify and avoid potential problems in the appraisal process. Finally, the company should encourage its workers to take responsibility for their individual development and well-being.

Employee performance appraisals, Performance appraisals

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