Transforming Technical Excellence for Effective Technical Leadership

Abstract:

Most engineering experts will agree that “leadership skills” are essential for project success and individual career growth. However, articulating these skills and learning how to effectively apply them in practice is often non-trivial and underappreciated. This seminar will explore the attributes that define outstanding technical contributions and how those behaviors will … and sometimes won’t … transform individual contributors into effective technical leaders.

Bio:

Paul Mittan is a Professor of Practice and Director of the Engineering Leadership Development (ELD) program at Pennsylvania State University. He specializes in technical leadership, project management, and multidisciplinary design.

Paul is also the Principal Investigator for the Office of Naval Research PIPELINE program, supporting undergraduate and graduate research while exploring civilian engineering careers with the U.S. Navy and defense industry. Prior to joining Penn State, Paul served in design innovation and multidisciplinary technical leadership roles at Lockheed Martin Corporation.