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R. NevesThe Engineering Leadership Playbookhttps://doi.org/10.1007/979-8-8688-0140-2_1

1. Principles to Become an Effective Engineering Leader

Raphael Neves1  
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Alenquer, Portugal
 

Leadership is a journey of continuous growth that requires dedication, patience, and an openness to learn. For engineering leaders, while technical expertise may help you step into a management role, foundational leadership principles shape your capacity to guide and inspire teams.

This chapter will explore the core principles contributing to authentic, effective engineering leadership. These include leading by example, where leaders become living models of the standards they set ...

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