Engineers in the Boardroom?
Leading a major business in a globalized technology-driven economy is now more demanding than ever. Finding and implementing solutions to complex business challenges requires an increasingly broad and advanced skill set.
Leveraging of global best practices in today's diverse cultural and operating environments requires an adaptable flexible approach. More than that, today's leaders need to have a vision for business and its role in development and in advancing overall human progress. So what management and leadership know-how can engineers - and chemical engineers in particular - bring to the executive suite that stem from fundamental engineering expertise? What is lacking in the skill set developed from an engineering background?
There is substantial potential for chemical engineers to apply their skills to executive management. By being innovative, adaptable, dynamic and quick-learning, engineers can provide the kind of inventive, pragmatic business solutions that are needed to successfully navigate businesses through today's highly competitive world. Engineers have the skills to position themselves as thoughtful problem-solvers, with an understanding of the role of science and technology in addressing challenges big and small, an understanding of markets, customers, suppliers and other aspects of modern corporate management. Jim McIlvenny will present an overview of what chemical engineers need - from leadership skills and problem-solving to strategies and opportunities - to move from the classroom to the boardroom, from chemistry to sustainable development.....
Engineering as the basis for executive leadership development...why not?