Professionalism Tools

Communication

Teamwork

Leadership

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ObjectivesKnow how to communicate effectivelyKnow what a team isKnow how to function effectively on teamsRecognize leadership traits

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CommunicationOral

Between individualsPresentations to manager, public, etc.

WrittenBetween individualsProfessional reports

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Oral PresentationsPlan

Develop objectivesAnalyze the audience

OrganizeMain ideas and sub-ideasHandouts and visual aidsBeginning, details, conclusion

Practice Technical-Add graphs/tables

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Oral presentationsAvoid

Blocking visual aidsSpelling errors on visual aidsUsing filler wordsApologizingBelittling your audience or putting them “on

the spot”Speaking to your visuals

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Written CommunicationsE-mail

Treat as a legal documentSeparate business and personal

LettersTreat as a legal document

ReportsShould be complete, detailed and accurate

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ReferencesUse MLA or APA formattingBe familiar with formatting online references

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Team A group of people who:

Have a common purposeHave division of laborWork together to accomplish a goal

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Team HintsCommunicate, communicate, communicate

Use individual strengths to overcome individual weaknesses

Use the power of diversity to catch major mistakes

It is “fun” when you work on a productive team

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MeetingsAgenda with approximate times for each itemMembers feel safe in speakingMembers support one anotherMembers are eager to participateAll members are encouraged to speak upMembers cooperate as a team (no personal

agendas)The team makes decisions through consensus

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Team BreakoutTeams of 2Different teams for six different assignments:

ProfessionalismEngineering EthicsGlobalismLifelong LearningCultural DiversityContinuous Improvement

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Presentation (Team)Research “professionalism” sub-topic .

Prepare and present a .ppt presentation two weeks from today on your assigned sub-topic (10 minutes in length)

Submit electronic copies of the .ppt via Angel dropoff.

Cite your references at the end of the .ppt (3-5) using MLA or APA.

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Acceptable Academic Citation Styles

APA-American Psychiatric Association Style

MLA-Modern Language Association

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Professionalism Topics1. Preparing for FE exam (reference materials, classes, etc.)2. Rules for taking the FE/PE in New York State. Research

differences between Engineering and Engineering Technology

3. Job Search Engines (find and review 3)4. What’s on FE exam; What’s on PE exam?5. FE exam (Computer-Based testing)6. Dress Codes 7. Appropriate use of Technology at Work 8. Patents 9. MLA/APA Citation and Citations for online Sources 10.Working With “Difficult” Personality Types 11.Determining who is licensed as a Professional Engineer in

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LeadershipProactive vs reactiveVisionCan move others in one direction

Others:

Marine Corps http://www.au.af.mil/au/awc/awcgate/usmc/leadership_traits.htm

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