1. Construction Leadership Part 1 & 2 The Basics Definition of Leadership

2. 1/21/2016Prof. Ralph V. Locurcio, PE 2 Course Purpose & Objective… Objective: create “enlightened engineers” Leadership is lacking in business –Leadership principles –Behavioral dynamics –Organization of work in groups –Composition of construction teams Communication is vital to good leadership –Effective communications skills –Writing techniques

3. 1/21/2016Prof. Ralph V. Locurcio, PE 3 Student Assignments… See Syllabus & Course Schedule

4. 1/21/2016Prof. Ralph V. Locurcio, PE 4 Class Admin & Grading Class is “interactive” lecture Participation is expected & graded Work assignments should be “professional” Grading based on student assignments & tests Attendance is mandatory

5. Ralph V. Locurcio, P.E. Class Web Site… Class information Powerpoint slides Class handouts Go to : http://my.fit.edu/~locurcio Folder #06: Leadership-16

6. Ralph V. Locurcio, P.E. HW#1 Assignment… Complete MBTI Test Go to: www.humanmetrics.com. Home page for HUMANMETRICS.www.humanmetrics.com –In the upper left of the home page, click on “Jung Typology Test”. –Scroll down to the and click the “Do It” box. –This will lead you to an online test with 64 questions. You should answer the questions from the standpoint when you are “at work”. –When completed click on “Take the Test”, print the page with the four letter designator for your personality type and bring it to class for discussion. –Also click on the buttons for the descriptions of your personality type. Print these out and bring these to class. Read over MBTI Handbook on my web site

7. Ralph V. Locurcio, P.E. Introduction to Leadership… What can you tell me about leadership from this cartoon?

8. Ralph V. Locurcio, P.E. Introduction to Leadership… Here are some clues… what’s going on here? ? ? ? ?

9. Ralph V. Locurcio, P.E. Introduction to Leadership… So… what’s the caption here?

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11. What makes engineers tick? Let’s look at the “engineer” –Education & training –Problem solving method –Work environment –Reputation –What their clients really want

12. Ralph V. Locurcio, P.E. The Engineer in Training… Technical orientation –Need for technical competence –Difficulty of technical problems –Propensity for specialization; narrow view –Time in curriculum for humanities Compare engineering vs. business curricula What are the effects of a lack of humanities?

13. Ralph V. Locurcio, P.E. Engineering Education EngrBus Lib* Math12156 Sci321515 Engr4900 Tech18 0 0 Bus0 (111)12 (30) 0 (21) Mgt0370 Hum2730 3 Major*0065 Com030 Law030 Lang006 Other0 (27)12 (85) 0 (74) Total 138 127 122 * Major = Art, Science, English, Lang, Sociology, Psych, Theater, etc. ABET requirement for humanities in engineering education is 12 1/2%

14. Ralph V. Locurcio, P.E. Problem Solving Methods… Scientific method –Cause and effect thinking –Facts and assumptions –Safety and cost drive judgments Structured analysis process –Ability to check work –Safety of the process; reduce risk Reliance on fact vs. feel –Left brain vs. right brain –Impact on people not a factor –Numerical/objective vs. subjective evaluation

15. Ralph V. Locurcio, P.E. Work Environment (1)… Typically not group oriented – Problem centered; beam, joint, foundation –Work breakdown structure; tasks divided Isolated work stations –Office broken down –Projects widely separated –Typically few interactions –Problems solved "individually “ – PE is “ responsible ” for his work

16. Ralph V. Locurcio, P.E. Work Environment (2)… Projects isolated from each other –Project extracted from surroundings Ease of analysis Cost considerations –Projects not related to each other Lessons learned difficult to relate and apply New project: clean sheet approach Comparison to other professions –Legal - case law –Environment - ecosystems

17. Ralph V. Locurcio, P.E. Profile of the Engineer* “ Constricted interests are apparent in their relative indifference to human relations, to psychology and the social sciences, to public affairs and social amelioration, to the fine arts and cultural subjects and even to those aspects of physical science which do not immediately relate to engineering.” * Industrial Relations News

18. Ralph V. Locurcio, P.E. Dilbert – The Knack https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=g8vHhgh6oM0

19. Ralph V. Locurcio, P.E. ACEC: What clients expect... 1. 34% People skills: responsive, motivated, excited 2. 23% Communication skills: clarify issues, alternatives, participation 3. 15% Ethical considerations: mutual respect, trust, honesty 4. 17% Project specific skills: scope, scheduling, changes, claims, etc. 5. 6% Knowledge/experience: technical expertise 6. 5% Budget experience: project controls, design to budget ACEC - Peer review committee (American Consulting Engineers Council)

20. Ralph V. Locurcio, P.E. The Enlightened Engineer* 1.Engineers are "intelligent, energetic, unassuming people who seek interesting work... they have enormous potential for growth. 2.. The "engineering elite" of the future will most likely be graduates of liberally enriched five- or six-year programs. * The Civilized Engineer, Samuel C. Florman

21. Ralph V. Locurcio, P.E. Key Leadership Questions… Will industrial-age leadership work in a post- industrial environment? Leadership vs. management? Where do you find leaders? Can leaders be trained? What is the basis of leadership today?

22. Ralph V. Locurcio, P.E. Some classic definitions… Warren Bennis… –Leaders manage attention, meaning & trust… and themselves. –Leaders make people feel significant –They are competent & keep learning –They are part of a community –And… they make work exciting!!!

23. Ralph V. Locurcio, P.E. Fortune’s List of Principles Leaders trust subordinates & believe in them Communicate the vision… and the why Keep their cool… are courageous under fire Encourage risk… make corrections, don’t blame They do their homework, are competent Invite dissent… avoid blind spots, team input They simplify the task… show the big picture

24. Ralph V. Locurcio, P.E. Lincoln on Leadership… 1.Be accessible, it’s the key to trust 2.Keep your temper, show restraint at all times 3.Lead the way, hands on, go to the action 4.Build a team, keep the good, fire the bad 5.Find your Grant; don’t compromise; results 6.Achievers flock; ability attracts others

25. Ralph V. Locurcio, P.E. Classic Principles of Leadership Take responsibility for your actions Set the example Know yourself & seek improvement Clarify, supervise & accomplish the mission Know your staff & look out for them Keep your staff informed Train your staff in skills & teamwork Assign tasks according to ability Know your job

26. Ralph V. Locurcio, P.E. Locurcio’s Definition of Leadership… Leadership is the process of accomplishing a task by clearly specifying the intended outcome and then motivating and directing an enthusiastic workforce to achieve an optimum result.

27. Ralph V. Locurcio, P.E. My Fortune Cookie A leader is a person you will follow to a place you wouldn’t go by yourself… (author unknown)

28. Ralph V. Locurcio, P.E. In Conclusion… Leadership is… The courage The courage to adjust to mistakes, the vision the vision to welcome chance, confidence and the confidence to stay out of step, when everyone else is… marching to the wrong tune!!

29. Ralph V. Locurcio, P.E. HW#1 – Your Personality Profile Homework Exercise: Complete MBTI Test. Go to: www.humanmetrics.com.www.humanmetrics.com –In the upper left of the home page, click on “Jung Typology Test”. –Scroll down to the and click the “Do It” box. –This will lead you to an online test with 72 questions. You should answer the questions from the standpoint when you are “at work”. –When completed click on “Score It”, print the page with the four letter designator for your personality type and bring it to class for discussion. –Also click on the buttons for the Kiersey and Butt descriptions of your personality type. Print these out and bring these to class.

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31. That’s all for today! Remember… –No class next week… –Bring HW#1 to next class –Group A – January 25 th –Group B – January 27 th Ralph V. Locurcio, P.E.

32. HW#2 Your Definition of Leadership (handout) Using this background… what is your definition of leadership? Develop a personal definition which we can compare with others.

33. Ralph V. Locurcio, P.E. 2006 Class Definition Leadership is the art of motivating, persuading, directing and controlling a team, using various forms of communication, to effectively work for a common goal, at their highest potential, by using all of the team’s natural abilities, while keeping the well being of the team in mind and following the rules and values defined by the team.

34. BLANK Ralph V. Locurcio, P.E.

36. Class summary 2007… total = 29 19-E10-I 19-Extraversion vs. 10-Introversion 12-N17-S 12-iNtuition vs. 17-Sensing 14-T15-F 14-Thinking vs. 15-Feeling 23-J6-P 23-Judging vs. 6-Perceiving

37. Ralph V. Locurcio, P.E. Class Exercise… Develop a class definition of leadership Discuss your solution in class Explain how you made decisions Time allowed: 10 min.

38. Ralph V. Locurcio, P.E. Engineer’s MBTI Profile EI?? Extraversion vs. Introversion.. ?? NS?? iNtuition vs. Sensing.. ?? TF?? Thinking vs. Feeling.. ?? JP?? Judging vs. Perceiving.. ?? Typical Engineer = ISTJ

39. Ralph V. Locurcio, P.E. The Engineer in Training… Technical orientation –Need for technical competence –Difficulty of technical problems –Propensity for specialization; narrow view –Time in curriculum for humanities Compare engineering vs. business curricula What are the effects of a lack of humanities?

40. Ralph V. Locurcio, P.E. Engineering Education EngrBus Lib* Math12156 Sci321515 Engr4900 Tech18 (111)0 (30)0 (21) Bus0120 Mgt0370 Hum2730 (79) 3 Major*0065 Com030 Law030 Lang006 (74) Other0120 Total 138 127 122 * Major = Art, Science, English, Lang, Sociology, Psych, Theater, etc. ABET requirement for humanities in engineering education is 12 1/2%

41. Ralph V. Locurcio, P.E. Quick review of 8 key descriptors… EI Extraversion vs. Introversion NS iNtuition vs. Sensing TF Thinking vs. Feeling JP Judging vs. Perceiving Your Boss Should Be = ENTJ

42. Ralph V. Locurcio, P.E. Motivation Exercise Results Spring 2006 13 - Interesting jobs 11 - Good working conditions 10- Good salary/advancement 8- Achievement 3- Job security 2 - Support for personal life 1 - Good relations with boss 1 - Recognition 1 - Constructive criticism 0 - Job status #1 #2 #3 #4

43. Ralph V. Locurcio, P.E. Class summary 2006… total = 26 20-E6-I 20-Extraversion vs. 6-Introversion 14-N12-S 14-iNtuition vs. 12-Sensing 11-T15-F 11-Thinking vs. 15-Feeling 25-J1-P 25-Judging vs. 1-Perceiving