Technology leaders are usually skilled as technologists, but often lack training in leading people and projects.

1. Technology leaders sometimes find that their projects are derailed by obstacles relating to people rather than technology. Better skills in communication, negotiation and collaboration have helped new leaders deliver results. read more

2. Engineering leaders face difficult transitions; a merger, a new technology, the end-of-life for an aging technology, an unexpected business climate. How do successful leaders guide their organizations through these times? read more

"Leading Multi-Generational Teams: Baby Boomers, Gen-X and Millenials," a 2-hour presentation or 4-hour workshop, delivered by Leslie Martinich, request schedule

Engineering Leadership Institute, includes an initial week-long bootcamp for leaders, followed by day-and-a-half workshops every three months, a total of 11 days of hands-on training. Participants learn the skills they need to build and lead high-performing teams and deliver products and projects on time.

"Leading an Effective Engineering Organization," a full-day workshop for engineering managers, delivered by Leslie Martinich. request schedule

"Leading Change," a one-hour presentation for engineering organizations, Speaker: Leslie Martinich. request schedule

"Gaining Support for Your Projects", a brief paper describing what is involved in acquiring the support you need for you project to succeed.

Communications Plan, a template to help you plan for important communications.

"Gaining Support" PowerPoint presentation.

"Not to decide is to decide," my reading of Sartre

"All is flux," Heraclitis

"If you don't decide what to do, others (or fate) will decide for you," Leslie Martinich