Interpersonal Communication for Engineering Leaders

Course Overview

This course provides engineering leaders with the skills to effectively communicate in a global environment. Participants will learn how to communicate across cultures, generations, and genders, as well as how to use communication to build their personal brand, communicate their values, and their leadership promise. Additionally, participants will gain the skills to handle high-stakes, emotionally charged, difficult conversations with employees, supervisors, and colleagues. Finally, the course will cover how to handle crisis communication.

[Applications]
The application of this course can be seen in engineering leaders' ability to effectively communicate in a global environment, across cultures, generations, and genders. Engineering leaders can use the communication skills learned in this course to build their personal brand, communicate their values, and their leadership promise. Additionally, engineering leaders can use the skills learned in this course to handle high-stakes, emotionally charged, difficult conversations with employees, supervisors and their colleagues, as well as crisis communication.

[Career Paths]
1. Engineering Manager: Engineering Managers are responsible for overseeing the engineering team and ensuring that projects are completed on time and within budget. They must have strong interpersonal communication skills to effectively manage their team and collaborate with other departments. Additionally, they must be able to identify and resolve conflicts, as well as provide feedback and guidance to their team. As technology continues to evolve, Engineering Managers must stay up to date on the latest trends and technologies to ensure their team is working efficiently and effectively.

2. Technical Writer: Technical Writers are responsible for creating technical documents such as user manuals, product specifications, and training materials. They must have strong interpersonal communication skills to effectively communicate complex technical information to a variety of audiences. Additionally, they must be able to work with engineers and other technical professionals to ensure accuracy and clarity in their documents. As technology continues to evolve, Technical Writers must stay up to date on the latest trends and technologies to ensure their documents are accurate and up to date.

3. Project Manager: Project Managers are responsible for overseeing the planning, execution, and completion of projects. They must have strong interpersonal communication skills to effectively manage their team and collaborate with other departments. Additionally, they must be able to identify and resolve conflicts, as well as provide feedback and guidance to their team. As technology continues to evolve, Project Managers must stay up to date on the latest trends and technologies to ensure their team is working efficiently and effectively.

4. Business Analyst: Business Analysts are responsible for analyzing business processes and identifying areas of improvement. They must have strong interpersonal communication skills to effectively communicate complex technical information to a variety of audiences. Additionally, they must be able to work with engineers and other technical professionals to ensure accuracy and clarity in their documents. As technology continues to evolve, Business Analysts must stay up to date on the latest trends and technologies to ensure their documents are accurate and up to date.

[Education Paths]
1. Bachelor of Science in Engineering: This degree path provides students with a comprehensive understanding of engineering principles and practices. Students will learn how to design, develop, and implement engineering solutions to solve complex problems. Additionally, they will gain an understanding of the ethical and legal implications of engineering decisions. As technology continues to evolve, this degree path will become increasingly important for engineering leaders who need to stay up-to-date with the latest developments.

2. Master of Science in Interpersonal Communication: This degree path focuses on the study of communication between individuals and groups. Students will learn how to effectively communicate in a variety of contexts, including in the workplace, in social settings, and in international settings. Additionally, they will gain an understanding of the impact of communication on relationships, decision-making, and conflict resolution. This degree path is ideal for engineering leaders who need to develop their interpersonal communication skills in order to effectively lead their teams.

3. Master of Business Administration: This degree path provides students with a comprehensive understanding of business principles and practices. Students will learn how to develop and implement strategies to achieve organizational goals. Additionally, they will gain an understanding of the financial, legal, and ethical implications of business decisions. This degree path is ideal for engineering leaders who need to develop their business acumen in order to effectively lead their teams.

4. Doctor of Philosophy in Organizational Leadership: This degree path focuses on the study of leadership in organizations. Students will learn how to effectively lead teams and organizations in a variety of contexts. Additionally, they will gain an understanding of the impact of leadership on organizational performance. This degree path is ideal for engineering leaders who need to develop their leadership skills in order to effectively lead their teams.