Engineering Director Textron Aviation Wichita, Kansas, United States
Leadership in engineering fields requires technical acumen, professionalism, adaptability, and team building in an industry struggling to drive inclusiveness and belonging. In this session, we'll discuss practical tips from leadership experts in the framework around particularly resilient and beloved examples: Star Trek Captains. New captains like Georgiou and Freeman offer fresh examples on a strong foundation laid out by Captain Kathryn Janeway from Star Trek Voyager. What can we learn about decision making, risk management, and problem solving from the Delta quadrant? Regardless of your familiarity with Star Trek, this session will have practical tips for us to join together and navigate the unknown.
Learning Objectives:
Recognize key attributes of effective leadership.
Examine processes to incorporate team input in fast-paced environments.
Explore models to drive ownership and accountability in our organizations.
