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R. NevesThe Engineering Leadership Playbookhttps://doi.org/10.1007/979-8-8688-0140-2_2

2. Leadership Styles and Situational Leadership

Raphael Neves1  
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Alenquer, Portugal
 

Engineering leaders face a landscape of twists, turns, peaks, and valleys. To navigate it requires adaptability—not just a single rigid style, but a versatile set of leadership approaches for the many situations you will encounter. Should you take the high road of inspiration or the low road of top-down direction? Do you move ahead by empowering teams or seizing control? Which approach should you use and when?

This chapter will equip you with that versatile leadership skillset by illuminating ...

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