what you dont learn in engineering school 1

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.