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Oct 11, 2024
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Added: Oct 11, 2024
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Companies and organizations are invested in hiring engineers who can integrate technical expertise, savvy business acumen, and effective interpersonal communication skills. Those who can do this are prime candidates for positions in management. Successful engineering managers understand that they must take an integrated view of management in order to streamline operational activities, meet deliverables on time, and achieve organization goals. LEARN TO MANAGE PROJECTS AND PEOPLE
THE FIVE BASIC FUNCTIONS OF MANAGEMENT
The first step in understanding management is to be aware of the five basic functions of management which are; THE FIVE BASIC FUNCTIONS OF MANAGEMENT PLANNING ORGANIZING LEADING STAFFING CONTROLLING
PLANNING In order to reach a goal, a plan must be put into place. Deciding which steps are a part of the plan is the manager’s duty. Conceiving a plan and communicating it clearly is essential.
Having materials, resources, and finances available, and well-organized is essential. Organization leads to efficiency which saves time, money, and energy. ORGANIZING
Recruiting, selecting, and positioning employees is the first part of staffing. Making sure the right person is assigned to the right job is integral to completing a goal. Managers must remember that they have a responsibility to lead, as well. Communication and motivation are necessary for building highly functioning teams. STAFFING
It is common knowledge that not all managers are leaders and all leaders are not managers. It is incumbent upon managers to learn and practice solid effective leadership skills. Being authentic and connecting with people on an individual basis are first steps in being an effective leader. LEADING OR DIRECTING
Effective engineering managers look for constant improvement. Controlling costs, schedules, and production plans are all essential to managing a project well and finishing within or under budget. Controlling that which can be controlled, and responding quickly and efficiently, to those things that do not go according to plan, are all within the purview of an engineering manager. CONTROLLING