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Developing an engineering leadership identity.

William J Schell¹, Bryce E Hughes¹

¹Montana State University, Bozeman, Montana, USA.

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This study highlights how engineering leadership identity develops at the intersection of engineering and leadership roles. Understanding this identity formation is crucial for effective leadership development programs in engineering.

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Area of Science:

Engineering Education
Leadership Studies
Social Psychology

Background:

Traditional leadership development models may not fully capture the nuances of engineering contexts.
The concept of identity is increasingly recognized as a critical factor in professional development.

Purpose of the Study:

To propose and explore a model for engineering leadership identity development.
To investigate how engineering and leadership identities intersect and influence development.

Main Methods:

Utilized findings from two national surveys.
Conducted in-depth analysis using student focus groups.
Employed an identity lens to examine leadership development.

Main Results:

A model illustrating engineering leadership identity development at the convergence of engineering and leadership identities was presented.
Survey data and focus group insights supported the proposed identity-based model.
Identified key factors influencing the formation of engineering leadership identity.

Conclusions:

Viewing engineering leadership development through an identity lens offers valuable insights.
The proposed model provides a framework for understanding and fostering engineering leadership.
Further research can build upon this identity-centric approach to enhance leadership training in engineering fields.