why engineers make great leaders

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Why Engineers Make Great Leaders

Craig Fields, PHRDirector of Human Resources


Requisite Skills

» Intelligent» Detail-oriented» Data-driven» Problem-solver» Knows clarity of

purpose» Analytical» Realistic» Tech-savvy» High achieving

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Learn to Manage

» Consider the words of British businessman Sir John Harvey-Jones:

“Go for civil engineering, because civil

engineering is the branch of engineering

which teaches you the most about

managing people. Managing people is a

skill which is very, very useful and applies

almost regardless of what you do.” Photo from Imperial College


Facts and Figures

» According to Business Insider, notable business leaders who were engineers include Thomas Edison, Henry Ford and President Jimmy Carter.

» According to EngineerJobs.com, seven of the top 10 2013 Fortune 500 companies are run by engineers. For example, Mike Duke of Wal-Mart has a degree in Industrial Engineering.


Facts and Figures

» The Bureau of Statistics projects 19.7 percent employment growth for civil engineers between 2012 and 2022.

» MSA currently hasopen employment opportunities in engineering and supporting roles.


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