What you dont learn in engineering school 1
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9-22-2010
What important decisions do you need to make soon?
What are the 3 most important things (priority) you need to do now?
What upcoming meeting are you going to attend or chair?
What projects are you working on?
Decision MakingWhat OptionsInformationMake a decision!
Setting Priorities & Managing TimeIs it important?Is it urgent?Is it important and urgent?
Which do you want done first?What do you see as the next steps?
What are the critical issues?
Be Effective at MeetingMeetings can be useful, …but often a
necessary evilMust have an agendaStart on time , and end on timePrepare & send brief action items & next
stepsMust have a reason to meetDon’t use email Don’t use conference call
Writing better Speaking better Listening better You, the person!
Personal characterCourageEthicsWork well with othersBe assertive
Motivating yourself and othersChange of PaceReward for a job well done
Managing stress and having fun!Burnout
Boredom and repetition Negative job attitude Loss of motivation
HobbyPhysical exerciseSwap jobsSpecial or short term task
Being more creativeOutside the boxRisk taking (calculated)Be FlexibleChallenge Yourself
NegotiatingCompetitiveOrganizationalPersonalCooperative
Prepare Plan Practice
Being an ethical professional
Getting Feedback
PositivePraiseConfirmationCorrectiveExplanatoryDiagnosticElaborate
NegativeCorrect ErrorsCriticism
Working in teamsListeningQuestioningPersuadingRespectingHelpingSharingParticipating
Managing and leadership skillsLoyaltySincere interest in people InitiativePositive thinkingFairness Integrity
Risk taking
Being action orientedBe proactiveBe championFriendly personalityQuite aggressiveness
Taking Action! Action Plan
What will I do when I go back to work?
What will I do when I go back home?
You know technical stuff Better soft skills will be factors
in getting hire, retained, and promoted
Be the best person and professional that you can be.