Engineering and architecture are not simply competent technical work. They are not only about sitting in front of a computer or drawing board. They are not only about analysis, synthesis and design. They are about leadership. It must be about leadership if this country is to continue to progress.
Engineering is about clear two way communication, teamwork, visioning, thinking outside the box.
It is about figuring out what the real problem is. Engineering is original thinking, not simply following conventional wisdom. It is about climbing the tallest tree, seeing the big picture and providing wise guidance. Real Engineering and Architectural issues also have psychological, sociological and economic aspects to be carefully evaluated. Take the well-known example of damming a river to build a reservoir.