Leaders and Performance

1. Leaders and Performance

2. “Empowering the world, One Engineer at a time” Welcome Leadership Skills and the Circle of Performance Presenter: Desmond St. Rose Region One Advisory Board Chairperson

3. Desmond St. Rose Mr. St. Rose is a Systems/Reliability engineer at Sikorsky Aircraft Corporation, a division of United Technologies Corporation. He received his undergraduate degree in mechanical and aerospace engineering and a master’s degree in reliability and systems engineering from the University of Maryland, College Park. Mr. St. Rose has nine years of experience in the aerospace industry and fifteen years of experience in the automotive industry. Presently, Mr. St. Rose supports the reliability/system engineering aspect on all helicopter models. Mr. St. Rose has been involved with Region One REB as the chairperson of the advisory board for the last three years.

4. “Empowering the world, One Engineer at a time” Leadership and Performance OUTLINE Leadership Skills Communication Effectiveness Strategize Performance Conclusion

5. “Empowering the world, One Engineer at a time” Leadership and Performance Definition: The key of truly effective leadership lies in mastering a wide range of skills and how to make the most of opportunities to learn, lead, and achieve your goals.

6. “Empowering the world, One Engineer at a time” Leadership - Skills • A Development Plan • Show Effectiveness • Effective Time Management • Effective Communication • Conduct Effective Meetings • Given Support to others • Competencies/Skills • Quality- You • Motivating Others • Delegating Tasks • Team Enhancement • Exercising Authority The Leader– who am I and have I?

7. “Empowering the world, One Engineer at a time” Leadership - Skills The Leader– who am I and have I? • Self-awareness – effects every choice and decision you make • Values – Things that are important to you, meaning to your life • Interest – What attracts you, what you enjoy doing • Personal Traits and/or Style – how you do what you do • Profession – What are your goals and career fit (10-17 years)

8. Skills Standards Achievements Quality Leadership Strategy People Resources Processes Recognize and appreciate individuals and teams for the success of their effort. Communicate strategic aims clearly to everybody and review and update on a regular basis. Practice two-way communication, top-down and bottom-up. Ensure money is managed efficiently and everyone understands what is happening financially. Develop performance measures and feedback to maintain all improvement “Empowering the world, One Engineer at a time” Leadership - Skills

9. “Empowering the world, One Engineer at a time” Leadership - Communication Communication • 1. Achieve Clarity • Be clear in your own mind • Deliver the message succinctly • Ensure the message has been clearly and correctly understand • 2. Learn to listen • Strategize • Respond • Act

10. “Empowering the world, One Engineer at a time” Leadership -Effectiveness Leadership effectiveness shows you how to achieve excellence • Develop Strength – Self-Confidence and Self-determination • Know your strengths and weaknesses • Eliminate weakness – face up to your own mistakes • Prepare to lead – Understand your team members • List internal and external business process and trends • Be a Strategists - Create and summarize SWOT table • Set high goals

11. “Empowering the world, One Engineer at a time” Leadership - Strategize • Examining the process • Planning effectively – Questions/time management/prepare • Effective meetings • Goals Implementation – Think short and long term • Networking, Mentoring, and Sponsorship • SWOT • Strengths – What is your E-board competencies/Your Career Goals • Weakness – Shortfalls/competitive disadvantages • Opportunities – How to boost the E-board to achieve set goals • Threats – Are you a dictator/what areas are deteriorating /Supervisors/Co workers

12. “Empowering the world, One Engineer at a time” Performance - Cognitive Process • Information perception and processing • Retrieval of knowledge and memory • Process of diagnosis and decision making through problem solving strategies and goals selection • Information decision on appropriate actions

13. “Empowering the world, One Engineer at a time” Performance - Cognitive Process Information storage Range Ease of Use Action Functions (physical control on communication) Information Processing and Decision Sensing (Information receiving) Information Input Output Objectivity Effectiveness External World

14. “Empowering the world, One Engineer at a time” Performance - Development • Team Performance at school or work • Relationship and Communication • Flexibility to tasks • Optimal Productivity • Create a development Plan • Self-Assessment information • Discuss career trends and Leadership skills • Expand Options • Get Feedback-Perspective

15. “Empowering the world, One Engineer at a time” Performance - Development • Optimize your learning • Retrain - Communication • Share and reflect what you learn - Networking • Conflicts and Criticism – Learn how to handle • Public Speaking • Engagement • Increasing Confidence • Being Competitive

16. “Empowering the world, One Engineer at a time” Leadership and Performance - Conclusion • Performance Plan/Objectives • Clearly defined accountabilities, responsibilities, and authority • Set a pre-planned timeline and mutually established expectations for your performance period • Written with regard to individuals on your team or work • Defines your team and your performance expectation and evaluate all criteria • Leadership Skills Enhancement • A summary of your goals and responsibilities associated with your position/career • List your goals in order and set milestones, empower yourself • Outline goals and description with regards to teams development • Communicate your goals for effective results Established a vision Inspire excellence Motive others Install a teamwork environment Practice cognitive thinking