3 credits
Spring 2026 Lecture Distance Learning Upper Division
Engineering leadership is the ability to inspire and guide engineering and technology-focused teams and organizations to achieve strategic outcomes. The successful engineering leader creates value at the intersection of technical systems and human systems. This course introduces students to evidence-based, practice-proven frameworks and tools related to (1) leadership presence, (2) cognitive diversity and psychological safety in teams, and (3) designing and transforming organizations and ecosystems.
Learning Outcomes1Describe characteristics of effective leaders in engineering and technology-focused teams and organizations.
2Apply tools and frameworks for effective leadership of engineering and technology-focused teams and organizations.
3Analyze the potential strengths and potential of various leadership approaches and behaviors in engineering and technologically focused teams and organizations.
Restrictions
made by Purdue students.