Gary M Butler, PE

EXECUTIVE LEADERSHIP

The top leadership of any organization must find ways to motivate and guide all of the groups and individuals reporting to them.  Creating an effective VISION is essential.  A vision will provide a point of focus by which everyone can align their efforts toward a common purpose.  The organizational culture must also have clearly defined VALUES that act as a touchstone for daily decisions.  These values become part of the leadership system for sustaining the organization. High performing organizations develop and communicate a comprehensive STRATEGIC PLAN that implements their vision and values.  A well devised and maintained Strategic Plan is a necessary tool for the successful Executive Leader.

SUPERVISORY LEADERSHIP

Successful individual contributors are often promoted to roles that include responsibility for the performance of others. The ability to set goals for others as well as motivate them is a critical skill that must be mastered. A manager also needs to be able to assist others in improving their personal goal setting skills. Many successful engineers make poor supervisors and managers because they have not developed these skills.  The handshake given upon promotion is often their only training.