Inclusive leadership development for engineers

Area of Science:

• Engineering Education
• Leadership Development
• Organizational Behavior

Background:

• Traditional engineering education often overlooks crucial soft skills.
• The modern workplace demands inclusive leadership and diverse team collaboration.
• A gap exists in structured models for developing these competencies in engineering students.

Purpose of the Study:

• To present a novel leadership development model for engineering students.
• To foster skills in appreciating diversity and inclusive collaboration.
• To align leadership training with educational standards and strategic goals.

Main Methods:

• Development of a standards-aligned, strategy-driven leadership model.
• Integration of modules focused on diversity appreciation and inclusive leadership.
• Curriculum design based on identified student needs and industry best practices.

Main Results:

• The model provides a framework for cultivating essential leadership competencies.
• Engineering students gain practical skills for navigating diverse work environments.
• Enhanced capacity for inclusive collaboration and leadership among participants.

Conclusions:

• The proposed model effectively equips engineering students for inclusive leadership.
• Addressing diversity and collaboration is critical for future engineering professionals.
• This approach supports the development of a more equitable and effective engineering workforce.