Planning your career path Into Engineering Management Volunteer Conference September 5 th 2015

Planning your career path Into Engineering Management Ian Joesbury Chairman of IMechE Management Group Former President of Meggitt Polymers & Composites Fellow of IMechE and RAeS Topics Management Group Individuality Education & Training People Management Project Management Seize the Opportunity Aspiration Award 2015 Q&A

The IMechE Management Group ‘ Benefiting society by shaping the future of engineering leadership and management’ Inspire future leaders Provide practical support Share best practice Promote excellence in engineering leadership and management through collaboration

Individuality You are an individual Learn from others but tailor it to you Look around – who do you want to be like? What path did they take? Have an ambitious plan that includes awareness of the skills you still need to develop Be flexible – plan ahead but also be prepared to grasp opportunities as they arise Opportunity Capability Determination Self-awareness

Education & Training Be thirsty for knowledge – develop a skills gap analysis Create in-role opportunities to widen your skills Coaching and mentoring – both directions! IMechE & Other Sources Self Awareness, Team working Leadership, Project Management, Financial skills, Strategy/planning MBA, In-company training courses Use it, practice & develop your skills!

People Management The Hardest thing you will ever do! Essential to be a good leader Most people don’t like conflict and often don’t deal with people issues My advice: Behave consistently - be aware of the impact your actions have on others Lead by example – try not to micro-manage Be as open and approachable possible Address issues directly, quickly and with facts Face-to-face feedback, and in both directions! Never abuse your position of power Take EVERY opportunity to manage or lead people

Project Management A great transition for Engineers Often very visible roles An opportunity to manage people and budgets Lead a dispersed team with a wide skills set Learn to lead by influence as well as from a strong knowledge-base An opportunity to shine with a can-do attitude Don’t forget – everybody lies

Project Management “The purpose of projects is to manipulate the power balance in the host organisation, often under the guise of legitimate activity.” Colin Gautrey

Seize the Opportunity Life cannot be completely planned Take the opportunities that present themselves Take a step back and think broadly – don’t be too narrow Know where to look for guidance & advice You don’t need to know how you are going to achieve something before you know you will make it happen! If you approach everything with enthusiasm and a can-do attitude you WILL stand out

Aspirational Award 2015 Win £1000 Award 300 word essay on What career path will you follow (aspire to?) How will you track your development? Why Engineering Management? Who inspired you? The prize will go to the best aspirational essay There is also an Inspirational Award Check out Management Group webpage

Questions and Answers This is your opportunity to challenge me, put me on the spot, and learn something more DON’T BE SHY! If you have unanswered questions, please feel free to