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What is Fellowship?

Alex Barrett
I'm not sure which forum this belongs in, this seems to be the closest?


A question, what is Fellowship in the context of the IET? Is it the recognition by the profession of somebody who stands out in their field, their profession and in general as an engineer and character? Or is it just a "supersize" membership.

As the only route to Fellowship of the IET seems to be by applying on your own behalf, it looks like the latter. There doesn't seem to be any scope for recognising those engineers who really do stand out, but aren't self-seeking enough to look for recognition. I know personally some engineers who in my opinion are natural Fellows but would never put themselves forward for this recognition.
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    The CMI magazines I receive regularly feature board members, indeed often CEOs or at least COOs, of successful and influential companies who are in their 20s. Where these organisations have an influence on the world of technology they would (or at least should!) be eligible for consideration for Fellowship. And good for them!


    It's important to remember the FIET isn't (for example) a "next step" after CEng, it's a rather different recognition of those who have had a significant and positive influence on the wider world of engineering and / or technology. It's certainly not (as I understand it) intended to be a badge of honour for just slogging away in the background for 40 years or so - in fact, broadly it's based on evidence from the 5 years leading up to an application.


    I've just found this https://www.ratemyjob.com/leadership/20673/13-of-the-youngest-ceos-who-will-make-you-feel-like-youve-done-nothing-with-your-life Other lists are available!


    P.S. I don't personally envy these guys at all, it's a particular way of life and a mindset. I've known a few, it's a matter of focussing 100% of your energy on building a successful company literally every waking minute of every day. Loads of money but no time to enjoy it. But it suits some people, and we wouldn't have had the technological revolutions we've had over the past 30-40 years without them, so I don't mind them being recognised at all. As long as there are other people around, with an understanding of real human beings, who can keep them in check sometimes smiley


    Cheers,


    Andy

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    The CMI magazines I receive regularly feature board members, indeed often CEOs or at least COOs, of successful and influential companies who are in their 20s. Where these organisations have an influence on the world of technology they would (or at least should!) be eligible for consideration for Fellowship. And good for them!


    It's important to remember the FIET isn't (for example) a "next step" after CEng, it's a rather different recognition of those who have had a significant and positive influence on the wider world of engineering and / or technology. It's certainly not (as I understand it) intended to be a badge of honour for just slogging away in the background for 40 years or so - in fact, broadly it's based on evidence from the 5 years leading up to an application.


    I've just found this https://www.ratemyjob.com/leadership/20673/13-of-the-youngest-ceos-who-will-make-you-feel-like-youve-done-nothing-with-your-life Other lists are available!


    P.S. I don't personally envy these guys at all, it's a particular way of life and a mindset. I've known a few, it's a matter of focussing 100% of your energy on building a successful company literally every waking minute of every day. Loads of money but no time to enjoy it. But it suits some people, and we wouldn't have had the technological revolutions we've had over the past 30-40 years without them, so I don't mind them being recognised at all. As long as there are other people around, with an understanding of real human beings, who can keep them in check sometimes smiley


    Cheers,


    Andy

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