Summary
In this chapter, we learned what engineering leadership styles are, along with their foundations and historical context. We learned what defines leadership styles we commonly see in engineering teams, along with the benefits and drawbacks of those styles. Finally, we learned how to fine-tune our leadership styles over time.
We looked at the following key concepts:
- An engineering leadership style comes from salient beliefs reflected in actions over a period of time
- Leadership styles have a multitude of origins and are contingent on the industry practices and zeitgeist of the time
- Common engineering leadership styles today can be applied to suit varying levels of leadership purpose, guidance, and vision
- Your own leadership style can also be adjusted for workplace context, feedback, and results
Your engineering leadership style is a powerful tool for building consensus and connections with your team. Maintaining awareness and intentionality in your...
