Engineering Leadership on Capitol Hill
Publication: Leadership and Management in Engineering
Volume 2, Issue 3
Abstract
The way in which public policy affects the volume and type of work done by engineers is summarized, with attention then given to the dearth of engineering expertise among members of Congress. The work done by legislative staff members is briefly described, and the telling effect that engineers could have at this level is emphasized. The similarities between the work done by an engineer on a legislative staff and the work of an engineer in private practice are highlighted. Finally, the importance of communication skills in influencing public policy is stressed.
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Leadership and Management in Engineering
Volume 2 • Issue 3 • July 2002
Pages: 33 - 34
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Copyright © 2002 American Society of Civil Engineers.
History
Published online: Jun 14, 2002
Published in print: Jul 2002
ASCE Technical Topics:
- Buildings
- Business management
- Construction engineering
- Construction industry
- Construction management
- Engineering profession
- Facilities (by type)
- Government
- Government buildings
- Leadership
- Legislation
- Organizations
- Practice and Profession
- Private sector
- Professional development
- Public administration
- Public buildings
- Public policy
- Structural engineering
- Structures (by type)
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