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E-grāmata: Professional Skills Handbook For Engineers And Technical Professionals [Taylor & Francis e-book]

  • Formāts: 98 pages, 1 Tables, black and white; 3 Line drawings, black and white; 3 Illustrations, black and white
  • Izdošanas datums: 05-Dec-2019
  • Izdevniecība: CRC Press
  • ISBN-13: 9780367853099
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  • Formāts: 98 pages, 1 Tables, black and white; 3 Line drawings, black and white; 3 Illustrations, black and white
  • Izdošanas datums: 05-Dec-2019
  • Izdevniecība: CRC Press
  • ISBN-13: 9780367853099
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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.

Preface ix
Acknowledgments and Thanks xi
Author xiii
Introduction xv
Chapter 1 Lessons Learned and Food for Thought
1(20)
Learn to Say "I don't know"
1(1)
Be Careful What You Commit to "It's easier to get up a tree than down a tree"
2(1)
Newton's Third Law, "For every action, there is an opposite and equal reaction"
2(1)
Look for What's Missing in the Conversation or Not Being Recognized
3(1)
Always Give Your Best, Tenacity, and Persistence Matter
3(1)
Praise in Public and Criticize in Private
4(1)
Speak Up and Contribute
4(1)
Meeting Minutes Are a Must, So Are Action Logs
5(1)
Don't Put Lipstick on a Pig or Polish a Rock
5(1)
Clear Communication
6(1)
The Boss
6(1)
Integrity
7(1)
Represent Yourself, Represent Your Organization, Represent Your Company
8(1)
Respect
9(1)
Stress
9(1)
Reflection
10(1)
Feedback
11(3)
Difficult Conversations
14(2)
Learning
16(1)
Questions
17(1)
Purpose/Passion
18(3)
Chapter 2 Leading and Working with Your Team
21(8)
Trust and Mutual Accountability
21(1)
A Common Shared Purpose
21(1)
Goals
22(1)
Skills
22(1)
Total Team
23(6)
Chapter 3 Virtual Teams, Leading and Working with Virtual Teams
29(8)
People and the Virtual Skill Set
29(2)
Guidelines for Technology Use
31(2)
Phone Calls and Text Messages
33(1)
Email
33(1)
Initial Team Meeting
34(3)
Chapter 4 Developing and Delivering Presentations
37(6)
Giving the Presentation
40(1)
Relax
40(1)
Multimedia
41(2)
Chapter 5 Understanding Creativity and Innovation
43(10)
Factors That Affect Creativity and Innovation within an Organization
43(3)
Communication
46(1)
Training
47(1)
Mentoring
47(1)
Leadership
47(1)
Experimentation
48(1)
Strategy
48(1)
Challenging Work
49(1)
Technology Awareness
49(1)
Recognition
49(1)
Enabling a Creative Mindset
50(1)
Diverse Interests
50(1)
Background Noise
50(1)
Seek Out Advice or Other Sources of Information
50(1)
Exercise and Health
51(1)
Build Creative Bridges
51(1)
Build Expertise
52(1)
Keep a Notepad
52(1)
Characteristics of Creative Individuals
52(1)
Chapter 6 Critical Thinking Skills
53(10)
Critical Thinkers
53(5)
Ways to Improve Critical Thinking Skills
58(2)
Lifelong Learning
58(1)
Develop a Questioning Mind
58(1)
Develop Active Listening Skills
58(2)
Everyday Skills
60(3)
Chapter 7 Developing Requirements, Goals, and Objectives
63(6)
Key Points
65(1)
Validation
66(1)
Tips for Managing a Requirements Document
67(2)
Chapter 8 Developing and Understanding Strategy
69(6)
Strategic Thinking Skills/Tactics
71(4)
Chapter 9 Root Cause Analysis/What to Do When Things Do Not Go as Planned
75(4)
Chapter 10 Lean Engineering the Basics
79(10)
Three Basic Principles of Lean
79(1)
Concepts or Practical Application of Lean Principles
80(2)
Muda
80(2)
Application of Lean Principles
82(1)
Value Stream Mapping
82(1)
Lean in Practice/The Lean Tool Box
83(4)
5S
83(1)
Andon
84(1)
Gemba
84(1)
Kaizen
85(1)
Poka-Yoke
85(1)
Standard Work
86(1)
Total Productive Maintenance
87(1)
Lean in Summary
87(2)
Chapter 11 Cost Estimation/How Do You Figure Out the Cost of Manufacturing
89(6)
Closing Thoughts 95(2)
Index 97
Kevin Retz, Ph.D. is an executive business leader, consultant, and engineering leader with over 25 years experience leading and guiding multi-million-dollar prototype aircraft design and assembly projects, 100+ team member composite shops, and executive coaching in competitive analysis, technology road mapping, and technology integration. Dr. Retz has a broad background in organizational development, organizational transformation, operations, and manufacturing; his specialty is creating a working environment centered on integrity, communication, and accountability.
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