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  “The engineer’s first problem in any design situation is to discover what the problem really is.” ~ Unknown Engineering is an ever-evolving field, and staying on top of the latest trends is essential for

Image by partystock on Freepik In this article, I want to highlight a critically important equation that every engineering executive, leader and HR professional must be aware of to avoid wasting a lot of time

  Image from Freepik To be successful project managers, you must be communicative and solution-focused. Juggling a multitude of tasks every day while being present in many different places is the daily norm. There is

Image from Freepik The last few years have brought a lot of commotion and shakeup in the employment world. From mass layoffs to record unemployment and everything in between, “volatility” is certainly the word that

  Image by creativeart on Freepik Image by de luis_molinero on Freepik Engineering companies are great at developing engineers. But what about the often natural transition of an engineer to an engineering manager? How can

  Image by partystock on Freepik “Great communication begins with a connection.” ~ Oprah Winfrey As engineers, we are constantly faced with the challenge of communicating complex technical information to a variety of audiences. Whether

  Image by DCStudio on Freepik Civil engineers are designers and builders of everything related to infrastructure: roads, bridges, dams, ports, and many others. While construction and maintenance of any asset happens in the physical

  “The art of communication is the language of leadership” ~ James Humes Are you an effective communicator? Pause a moment before you answer that. If your instinct is to say “yes,” let me ask

  “The customer doesn’t care about features – they care about solving their problems” ~ Trish Bertuzzi. As an engineer, you are likely used to a logical and systematic way of thinking. You may be

  Image by luis_molinero on Freepik I had a long day of coaching, training, and podcasting and I was looking forward to unwinding at home that evening, believe it or not, by getting out and

  Image by kroshka__nastya on Freepik This article highlights three common communication barriers that might be holding you back. Learn what you can do to break through these barriers and form newfound connections through improved

High-stakes meetings are meetings where you want to impress people. You know that this kind of meeting is a great opportunity to get your ideas heard and possibly dazzle leaders with your brilliance. The problem

Hiring and training new employees is one of your biggest expenses, and it is costing you a lot more than money. In this post, I would like to provide strategies for improving your firm’s retention rate, regardless

This piece is on delegation, why you should do it, and how to do it right. First, though, check out how to do it badly. My husband and adult daughter were both working from home,

  Image by pressfoto on Freepik I received this question recently from a young engineer, and it’s one that many young engineers struggle with. They feel like they are ready to move into an engineering

High-performing engineering teams are not the smartest. They are not the most experienced. The best engineering teams are exactly that… TEAMS. It’s not about IQ, but EQ (emotional and social intelligence). It’s less about brain-power