College of Engineering
Technical expertise is only part of effective leadership. Explore the five pillars of technical leadership, from strategic thinking and project execution to communication, coaching, and continuous improvement, and learn how these skills help technical professionals lead with greater impact.
As engineers progress in their careers, some remain focused within engineering organizations; others step into leadership roles with broader responsibility and influence, expanding into enterprise or cross‑functional leadership. At the University of Wisconsin–Madison, that range of career paths is shaping closer collaboration between the College of Engineering and the Wisconsin School of Business. The Master …
Written by: Ian B.D. McIntosh, PhD, CxM, UW–Madison InterPro and ianTEACH LLC The commissioning (Cx) Process has a rich history extending back to the early 1980s, where Walt Disney used it for the Epcot Center, the American Society of Heating, Refrigeration and Air-conditioning Engineers (ASHRAE) convened its first Cx Guideline Committee, and the UW–Madison …
Root Cause Analysis (RCA) is the process of identifying the source(s) of a problem to provide corresponding solutions at the root level. Often, this tool is limited to a specific aspect of the operation, however, by expanding RCA throughout your organization, you can prevent the reoccurrence of systemic issues. In this article from Jon Wellik, we cover three recommendations for sustaining a problem-solving culture in your team with RCA.
“The evolution of the courses has reflected the changing needs of the industry and the need to bring new generations of professionals…” – Mike Loehr, Global Principal Rail & Transit, Jacobs Engineering In November 2021, Congress passed the Bipartisan Infrastructure Deal (Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act), a once-in-a-generation investment in our nation’s infrastructure and competitiveness. …