The Professional Skills Handbook for Engineers and Technical Professionals

This new handbook covers a wide range of engineering skills generally not taught in today's college-level technical programs. New engineers, though technically sound, need to master these other skills upon entering the professional world. Topics covered include teaming, root cause analysis, Lean manufacturing and management, presentation skills, innovation, and change leadership. Based on the author's 30 years of engineering and leadership experience, this work contains a wealth of practical tips and advice, as well as lessons learned the hard way. Portable and concise, the handbook can help new engineers thrive in and enjoy the technical world and their professional careers.

Cover; Half Title; Title Page; Copyright Page; Table of Contents; Preface; Acknowledgments and Thanks; Author; Introduction; Chapter 1: Lessons Learned and Food for Thought; Learn to Say "I don't know"; Be Careful What You Commit to "It's easier to get up a tree than down a tree"; Newton's Third Law, "For every action, there is an opposite and equal reaction"; Look for What's Missing in the Conversation or Not Being Recognized; Always Give Your Best, Tenacity, and Persistence Matter; Praise in Public and Criticize in Private; Speak Up and Contribute

Meeting Minutes Are a Must, So Are Action LogsDon't Put Lipstick on a Pig or Polish a Rock; Clear Communication; The Boss; Integrity; Represent Yourself, Represent Your Organization, Represent Your Company; Respect; Stress; Reflection; Feedback; Difficult Conversations; Learning; Questions; Purpose/Passion; Chapter 2: Leading and Working with Your Team; Trust and Mutual Accountability; A Common Shared Purpose; Goals; Skills; Total Team; Chapter 3: Virtual Teams, Leading and Working with Virtual Teams; People and the Virtual Skill Set; Guidelines for Technology Use

Phone Calls and Text MessagesEmail; Initial Team Meeting; Chapter 4: D…