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Engineering Management Archive
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Turning a Blind Eye to the Creativity in Engineering
Posted on January 20, 2012 | No CommentsA few months ago, I wrote a post here at engineering-matters that talked to multiple intelligences and how they relate to the engineering field. That topic struck me as important... -
The Impact of Reshoring Momentum on Engineering
Posted on September 8, 2011 | 3 CommentsI remember when the initial trends towards offshoring started. Manufacturers were exploring and pursuing it behind the scenes because, as you might imagine, it was terribly unpopular. The thought of... -
The Best Domestic Talent Pool for Engineering?
Posted on August 30, 2011 | No CommentsIt seems like finding the right engineering talent for your organization is never easy. There’s the STEM shortfall issue where we aren’t graduating enough engineers to fill the roles needed... -
Offline or Inline Technology Development: Which Do You Use?
Posted on July 29, 2011 | 2 CommentsQuite a few years ago, I remember taking a road trip in the summer. Not a family road trip to see the Grand Canyon or an all nighter drive to... -
Today’s ‘Jacked-Up’ Metrics for Engineering Productivity
Posted on July 14, 2011 | 18 CommentsHow does your management team track the progress of engineering projects? I’ve been asking that question a lot lately. And the more answers I get the more I become intrigued.... -
Agile Development for Mechatronics Products?
Posted on July 11, 2011 | No Comments“We don’t have enough engineers.” That’s was the takeaway headline, according to a Computerworld article, from Obama’s speech back in the middle of June. For anyone that’s been tracking the... -
Do ‘In-the-Trenches’ Engineering Managers Get More Respect?
Posted on June 16, 2011 | 1 CommentDo you know of any engineering project that is overstaffed? Yes. That was a serious question. But I’ll take that as a no nonetheless. In that context, I’ve seen increasingly... -
A Glimpse into Reshoring Engineering in the U.S.?
Posted on June 9, 2011 | No CommentsWhen it comes to sourcing in terms of engineering, it’s interesting to watch the pendulum swing. Over the past decade, a lot of engineering work moved offshore. Either it was... -
A Peek Inside Your CEO’s Head
Posted on May 5, 2011 | 3 CommentsInsight is valuable. Understanding how the executives in your organizations think is important to understanding if you're aligned to their goals and objectives. And ultimately, that determines a lot in terms of your role and your engineering team's role within the company. -
Are You Losing the War for Engineering Talent?
Posted on April 1, 2011 | No CommentsI have to admit, I am ready to move on past all of the talk about the recession and recovery. But there’s some good news that deserves some attention. Most...