1. Welcome “Empowering the world, One Engineer at a time”
Leadership Skills and the Circle of Performance
This workshop is about leadership skills and the circle of performance. This was prepared and presented by Desmond St Rose, the Region One Advisory Board Chairperson for the Region One Fall Conference.
Presenter: Desmond St. Rose
Region One Advisory Board Chairperson

2. Desmond St. Rose
  Mr. St. Rose is a Systems/Reliability engineer at Sikorsky Aircraft Corporation, a division of United Technologies Corporation. He received his undergraduate degree in mechanical and aerospace engineering and a master’s degree in reliability and systems engineering from the University of Maryland, College Park. Mr. St. Rose has nine years of experience in the aerospace industry and fifteen years of experience in the automotive industry. Presently, Mr. St. Rose supports the reliability/system engineering aspect on all helicopter models. Mr. St. Rose has been involved with Region One REB as the chairperson of the advisory board for the last three years.

3. “Empowering the world, One Engineer at a time”
Leadership and Performance
OUTLINE
Leadership
Skills
Communication
Effectiveness
Strategize
Performance
Conclusion
This workshop will cover the elements of leadership and performance. Specifically different skills, communication, effectiveness and strategies.

4. “Empowering the world, One Engineer at a time”
Leadership and Performance
Definition: The key of truly effective leadership lies in mastering a wide range of skills and how to make the most of opportunities to learn, lead, and achieve your goals.

5. “Empowering the world, One Engineer at a time”
Leadership - Skills
The Leader– who am I and have I?
Competencies/Skills
Quality- You
Motivating Others
Delegating Tasks
Team Enhancement
Exercising Authority
A Development Plan
Show Effectiveness
Effective Time Management
Effective Communication
Conduct Effective Meetings
Given Support to others

6. “Empowering the world, One Engineer at a time”
Leadership - Skills
The Leader– who am I and have I?
Self-awareness – effects every choice and decision you make
Values – Things that are important to you, meaning to your life
Interest – What attracts you, what you enjoy doing
Personal Traits and/or Style – how you do what you do
Profession – What are your goals and career fit (10-17 years)

7. “Empowering the world, One Engineer at a time”
Leadership - Skills
Skills
Standards
Achievements
Quality
Leadership
Strategy
People
Resources
Processes
Recognize and appreciate individuals and teams for the success of their effort.
Communicate strategic aims clearly to everybody and review and update on a regular basis.
Practice two-way communication, top-down and bottom-up.
Ensure money is managed efficiently and everyone understands what is happening financially.
Develop performance measures and feedback to maintain all improvement

8. “Empowering the world, One Engineer at a time”
Leadership - Communication
Communication
1. Achieve Clarity
Be clear in your own mind
Deliver the message succinctly
Ensure the message has been
clearly and correctly understand
2. Learn to listen
Strategize
Respond
Act

9. “Empowering the world, One Engineer at a time”
Leadership - Effectiveness
Leadership effectiveness shows you how to achieve excellence
Develop Strength – Self-Confidence and Self-determination
Know your strengths and weaknesses
Eliminate weakness – face up to your own mistakes
Prepare to lead – Understand your team members
List internal and external business process and trends
Be a Strategists - Create and summarize SWOT table
Set high goals

10. “Empowering the world, One Engineer at a time”
Leadership - Strategize
Examining the process
Planning effectively – Questions/time management/prepare
Effective meetings
Goals Implementation – Think short and long term
Networking, Mentoring, and Sponsorship
SWOT
Strengths – What is your E-board competencies/Your Career
Goals
Weakness – Shortfalls/competitive disadvantages
Opportunities – How to boost the E-board to achieve set goals
Threats – Are you a dictator/what areas are deteriorating /Supervisors/Co workers

11. “Empowering the world, One Engineer at a time”
Performance - Cognitive Process
Information perception and processing
Retrieval of knowledge and memory
Process of diagnosis and decision making through
problem solving strategies and goals selection
Information decision on appropriate actions

12. “Empowering the world, One Engineer at a time”
Performance - Cognitive Process
External World
Information
Input
Sensing
(Information
receiving)
Processing and
Decision
Action Functions
(physical control on
communication)
Output
Information storage
Effectiveness
Objectivity
Range
Ease of Use

13. “Empowering the world, One Engineer at a time”
Performance - Development
Team Performance at school or work
Relationship and Communication
Flexibility to tasks
Optimal Productivity
Create a development Plan
Self-Assessment information
Discuss career trends and Leadership skills
Expand Options
Get Feedback-Perspective

14. “Empowering the world, One Engineer at a time”
Performance - Development
Optimize your learning
Retrain - Communication
Share and reflect what you learn - Networking
Conflicts and Criticism – Learn how to handle
Public Speaking
Engagement
Increasing Confidence
Being Competitive

15. “Empowering the world, One Engineer at a time”
Leadership and Performance - Conclusion
Performance Plan/Objectives
Clearly defined accountabilities, responsibilities,
and authority
Set a pre-planned timeline and mutually established expectations for your performance period
Written with regard to individuals on your
team or work
Defines your team and your performance expectation and evaluate all criteria
Leadership Skills Enhancement
A summary of your goals and
responsibilities associated with your
position/career
List your goals in order and set milestones, empower yourself
Outline goals and description with regards to teams development
Communicate your goals for
effective results
Established a vision
Inspire excellence
Motive others
Install a teamwork environment
Practice cognitive thinking