Valuable Advice to Empower Women and Succeed in Engineering
Engineering is about solving problems, pushing boundaries, and creating solutions that improve our world. Yet, for many years, half the population has been underrepresented in this critical field. Women in engineering continue to break barriers, shatter stereotypes, and pave the way for the next generation of innovators. While progress has been made, challenges remain—and addressing […]
Breaking Barriers: Women Who Redefined Engineering Leadership
The Hard Truth About Women in Engineering Leadership Let’s be real. Engineering is still a boys’ club at the highest levels. Women who break into engineering leadership don’t just work hard; they fight harder than their male peers for the same recognition. While discussions on workplace inequities have become more common, real change is still […]
Women, It’s Time to Unlock Your Superpowers and Lead the Way
I believe women are born to be leaders. You might not agree, or maybe you’re too humble to admit it. I get it— I’ve been there. I’ve had moments when I downplayed my achievements, wondering if I really belonged in spaces dominated by men. Growing up Catholic, I often gave credit to God for putting […]
Set SMART Maintenance Goals: How to Reach Your Maintenance Goals With a CMMS
Keeping equipment and resources in good shape is a major part of running a business smoothly. Maintenance management is all about making sure everything works as it should, avoiding unnecessary downtime, and getting the most out of your resources. However, setting clear goals for your maintenance team can feel like a challenge, especially if you’re […]
How to Set SMART Goals for 2025 and Achieve More This Year
Here we are, starting a new year. Are you expecting great things for 2025? Lots of people approach each January with hopes for what’s coming. One thing you can count on every January is being tasked with setting SMART goals. This article is chock-full of information to help you sit down and write those goals. […]
Career Goals: A Flexible Approach to Failure and Success
Whether student or engineer, society seems to indicate that goals should part of a career routine. But have you contemplated the true purpose of goals — perhaps to obtain success, prestige, or happiness? And how are we supposed to manage failure when our goals fall short? This article offers practical exercises to help you manage […]
Steer Your Way Toward a Sustainable Engineering Career
Careers can last a lifetime. Have you thought about how to sustain your long-term engineering career? Here are three ships you can sail to generate and maintain sustainability in your own career: Ownership, Leadership, and Mentorship. 1. Ownership It may sound basic on the surface. However, taking ownership of your duties is a fundamental employee […]
How to Start a Green Building and Sustainable Design Career
In an era where environmental consciousness and sustainability are at the forefront of global conversations, the field of green building and sustainable design has emerged as a crucial component of creating a more sustainable and resilient built environment. But what exactly is green building and sustainable design, and how can one effectively break into this […]
Navigating Engineering Success: The Power of Effective Goal Setting
“Setting goals is the first step in turning the invisible into the visible.” ~ Tony Robbins Engineering is a dynamic field, seamlessly blending innovation, problem-solving, and creativity to craft solutions that leave a lasting impact. Within this vibrant landscape, goal setting transcends being merely a task — it acts as a guiding compass, steering […]
Shift Your Focus to Shift Your Relationship with Goal Setting
“You are your own worst critic.” We hear this a lot, but does it have to be true? Do we always have to be so hard on ourselves as we try to make progress and reach new goals? Goal setting, resolutions, making progress, and reflection are things many people do at the turn of a […]
