ENGINEERING

MANAGEMENT
LEADING
Objective of the Report

Knowing what does leading define in engineering

management.
To know what character does a leader posses and how to
apply this on our lives.
To have an Idea on how to improve ones leadership skill.
What does leading means in Engineering
Management?
“Involves influencing others to engage in the work
behaviors necessary to reach organizational goals”.

-LEADING refers to the function while,

LEADERSHIP refers to the process.
HOW LEADERS INFLUENCES OTHERS
?

“Leaders are said to be able to influence

others because of the power they possess”.
 BASES OF POWER THAT LEADER POSSES

1. LEGITIMATE POWER
2. REWARD POWER
3. COERCIVE POWER
4. REFERENT POWER
5. EXPERT POWER
THE NATURE OF LEADERSHIP

“One cannot expect a unit or division to

achieve objectives in the absence of
effective leadership”.
TRAITS OF EFFECTIVE LEADERS
A high level of personal drive
The desire to lead
Personal integrity
Self-confidence
Analytical ability or judgment
Knowledge of the company, industry or technology
Charisma
Creativity
Flexibility