Leadership Skills

Asking “how could I make this fail?” can help you to identify potential problems that you might not otherwise have considered.

Interactions with the Germans and the Swiss may seem easy, but it's important to understand their way of thinking and their approach to doing business.

The TRIZ principles and techniques used to solve technical problems inventively can be adapted to run a business more effectively and more profitably.

Using a phased engineering approach to guide R&D projects will improve efficiency and avoid costly experimental excursions.

To become a leader people want to follow, focus on the team's objectives, avoid self-deception, build strong relationships, and enable others to achieve the team's goals.

To acknowledge people in a meaningful way, catch them doing good things and recognize their efforts.

Ten tips for intrapreneurs.

Work-style and communication differences often result in a disconnect between managers and engineers. Bridging this culture gap will allow managers to make better business decisions and bring engineers the understanding and recognition they deserve.

Walking, listening, and learning are three easy steps that promote good communication and can yield high dividends.