The transition from a purely technical expert or individual contributor position to a broader leadership role is one of the most challenging phases in a STEM career. It requires shifting from relying solely on technical excellence to mastering systems thinking, adaptive leadership, and team alignment.
To help mid- and late-career professionals navigate this shift, the inaugural IEEE International Leadership Conference is designed to give attendees practical tools to step into broader responsibility and champion an entrepreneurial mindset.
IEEE Senior Member Deyasini Majumdar, cochair of the ILC program committee, advises professionals to exercise leadership and strategic thinking skills without being asked. “Within the constraints of established organizational structures, you can unearth a treasure trove of opportunities to innovate,” Majumdar says. “Remember: A key trait of an effective leader is to engineer solutions and lead, even in the face of difficulties.”
Read the full article on IEEE Spectrum →
The ILC event is scheduled for 3-4 October in Budapest. Register for the conference at ieeeilc.org →
