Lead with influence
Engineers Australia
About this session
An interactive, scenario-based workshop for early and mid-career engineers, technical specialists and emerging managers exploring the transition from technical delivery to engineering leadership. Participants work through realistic project scenarios involving technical setbacks, schedule pressure and competing stakeholder expectations, examining how decisions evolve as responsibilities shift. The workshop covers leadership strategies for communicating under pressure, managing stakeholder expectations, supporting team performance and making effective decisions in uncertain environments, drawing on insights from experienced engineering leaders in aviation, defence and energy sectors.
Who should attend
Early and mid-career engineers, technical specialists and emerging managers.
Program
5:00pm AEST: registration opens; 5:30pm AEST: workshop begins; 6:30pm AEST: workshop concludes; 7:00pm AEST: event closes
Learning outcomes
Understand the mindset shift from engineer to leader; Build confidence in leading through uncertainty and pressure; Strengthen ability to manage stakeholders and team morale; Develop practical leadership habits applicable immediately.
Cost
Student Member: Free; Guest Member: Free; Non-Member: $30.00; Technical Society Member: $30.00; Member: Free