Why an Engineering Background Sets Entrepreneurs Up for Success | Max Swahn
Max Swahn describes some of the skills utilized by engineers and entrepreneurs that lead to success. These skills can be applied across a variety of fields
Why an Engineering Background Sets Entrepreneurs Up For Success
Many people believe that going to school to study engineering means that the student is destined to do nothing more than work for a company as an engineer. According to recent data, however, this couldn't be further from the truth. In fact, an engineering background gives people the tools needed to be a successful entrepreneur. So how exactly does engineering set up business owners for success?
● Always Maximizing Work Efficiency
● The Ability to Adapt and Accept Change
● Identifying and Utilizing Strengths and Weaknesses
Always Maximizing Work Efficiency
Engineers are constantly looking for the most efficient ways to design products and improve process flow. As new information demonstrates that these improvements are possible, they are more than willing to implement these new ideas for better efficiency results. This is the same tactic as is employed in the business world. Those who are willing to implement new ideas for the sake of efficiency are usually able to get more done in a shorter period of time.
The Ability to Adapt and Accept Change
Some more traditional managers and business leaders may find that they are stuck in their ways and ultimately end up holding the company back from the true potential. Those with an engineering background however realize that change is one of the biggest ways to progress forward. After all, engineering as a whole relies on change to better meet the needs of the world. By applying these same principles to the world of business, an engineer can provide a unique perspective on the company and continue to propel the business into the future while leaving outdated techniques in the past.
Identifying and Utilizing Strengths and Weaknesses
Much like an engineer, business leaders must identify a variety of problems in the work place and come up with ways to solve them. This is often done by identifying the strengths and weaknesses of each employee in the company. By better understanding who is best suited for what job and who should avoid certain areas of the business, the company workflow will be far more productive and will progress with fewer issues. Even the weaknesses of particular employees can be turned into strengths when the right opportunities are identified.