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Engineering Leaders Getting Left Behind | Here's Why with Greg Livelli

Our current, highly competitive global market requires that organizations find ways to improve their outcomes or lose out on business, opportunities, and future success. Within the broader scope of digital transformation initiatives, engineering transformation is dedicated to improving product design and engineering. Without question, EX is not only a powerful approach to increasing efficiency and productivity as markets grow ever more competitive, but an essential tool for career growth and fostering a growth mindset as well. How do you lead engineering teams through rapid technological change? Greg Livelli—Senior Vice President of Innovation at Harvey Performance Company—shares his journey from business development engineer in industrial flow meters to leading global innovation teams. In this episode of Change by Design, Chad Jackson and Greg unpack the critical shift from viewing engineering as a tactical function to a strategic engine for business growth. We dive deep into modern engineering management challenges: bridging the generational gap between retiring boomers and incoming Gen Z talent, why traditional metrics like "drawings released" are failing organizations, and how to build a culture that balances rigorous execution with innovation agility. 🔑 KEY TOPICS: The "Translator" Role: Why engineering leaders must be architects, coaches, and translators who connect technical work to business outcomes Generational Synergy: Combining senior engineers' tactical knowledge with Gen Z's digital fluency through mentorship and reverse mentoring Metrics That Matter: Moving beyond "factory" metrics to measure Impact, Efficiency, and Engagement Grassroots vs. Top-Down Change: Harnessing grassroots energy without creating chaos The Competency Shift: Why modern product development requires systems thinking and cross-disciplinary skills Structured Agility: Balancing governance and safety with flexibility for rapid learning 👇 CHAPTERS: 0:00 – Intro: Engineering Leadership & Innovation 1:17 – Greg's Journey: From Flow Meters to Global Innovation 5:00 – Defining Modern Engineering Leadership: Architect, Coach, Translator 8:30 – Connecting Engineering Work to Business Purpose 12:00 – "Fail" = First Attempt In Learning: Building Trust & Empowerment 15:45 – Managing the Generational Divide: Boomers, Gen Z, and Reverse Mentoring 20:10 – Metrics: Impact, Efficiency, and Engagement vs. "Factory" Counting 25:30 – Leading Change: Harnessing Grassroots Energy vs. Top-Down Strategy 31:00 – Building New Competencies: Systems Thinking & Data Fluency 36:40 – Partnering for Speed: When to Build, Buy, or Borrow Talent 41:00 – Structured Agility: Balancing Governance with Innovation 45:00 – Conclusion: The Future of Engineering Leadership 🔗 MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE: Book: Deep Change by Robert E. Quinn (referenced by Greg) Harvey Performance Company 📌 ABOUT CHANGE BY DESIGN: Change by Design shines a light on engineering transformation—helping organizations navigate complexity, minimize risk, and maximize value in their digital transformation journeys. Hosted by Chad Jackson, Chief Analyst & CEO of Lifecycle Insights. Subscribe to the Podcast: https://change-by-design.podbean.com/ 🌐 CONNECT WITH US: Website: https://www.lifecycleinsights.com Subscribe to the Newsletter: https://rebrand.ly/insightex #EngineeringLeadership #EngineeringManagement #Innovation #ChangeManagement #GenZ #EngineeringCulture #DigitalTransformation #LeadershipDevelopment