what you dont learn in engineering school 1

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Page 1: What you dont learn in engineering school 1

9-22-2010

Page 2: What you dont learn in engineering school 1

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?

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Decision MakingWhat OptionsInformationMake a decision!

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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?

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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

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Writing better Speaking better Listening better You, the person!

Personal characterCourageEthicsWork well with othersBe assertive

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Motivating yourself and othersChange of PaceReward for a job well done

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Managing stress and having fun!Burnout

Boredom and repetition Negative job attitude Loss of motivation

HobbyPhysical exerciseSwap jobsSpecial or short term task

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Being more creativeOutside the boxRisk taking (calculated)Be FlexibleChallenge Yourself

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NegotiatingCompetitiveOrganizationalPersonalCooperative

Prepare Plan Practice

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Being an ethical professional

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Getting Feedback

PositivePraiseConfirmationCorrectiveExplanatoryDiagnosticElaborate

NegativeCorrect ErrorsCriticism

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Working in teamsListeningQuestioningPersuadingRespectingHelpingSharingParticipating

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Managing and leadership skillsLoyaltySincere interest in people InitiativePositive thinkingFairness Integrity

Risk taking

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Being action orientedBe proactiveBe championFriendly personalityQuite aggressiveness

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Taking Action! Action Plan

What will I do when I go back to work?

What will I do when I go back home?

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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.