Want to Add Richness to Your Career and Your Life? Get a Mentor
I always enjoy writing for EMI because they challenge me to think, explore, and grow. This week’s topic on mentoring certainly does that. Where does one start on “mentoring”? Amazon has more than 30,000 titles on “mentor.” There’s lots of stuff out there. Before you get lost in that information, check out these two pieces […]
Networking Tips for the Apprehensive Engineer
Networking can serve as a powerful tool to expand your professional portfolio. Some engineers would rather do anything but. However, networking doesn’t have to be so scary or burdensome! Do You Avoid Large-Scale Networking? I confess. As an introvert who feels overstimulated in large crowds, I dread the “typical” networking scenario of making small chit-chat […]
Mentorship in Engineering: How to Find and Cultivate a Transformational Relationship
Image of Drazen Zigic on Freepik “Show me a successful individual and I’ll show you someone who had real positive influences in his or her life. I don’t care what you do for a living — if you do it well, I’m sure there was someone cheering you on or showing the way. A […]
How Mentorship Guides the Path to Engineering Success
Image by pch.vector on Freepik “A mentor is someone who allows you to see the hope inside yourself.” ~ Oprah Winfrey In the dynamic world of engineering, mentorship is the compass that guides emerging and seasoned professionals alike toward engineering success. As we embark on this exploration of mentorship’s transformative role, we’ll unveil the essential […]
Applications of Technology to Enhance Public Safety
As engineering professionals, we have a responsibility to protect the safety, health, and welfare of the public. Part of this duty entails inspection and maintenance of existing infrastructure. Some jurisdictions require inspection and maintenance at periodic intervals to ensure that the public is kept safe while in and around these assets. For example, New York […]
Every Time You Say These 10 Words to Yourself You Are Killing Your Productivity
“It will be quicker if I just do it myself.” Have you ever said this to yourself? These 10 seemingly innocuous words have come back to haunt many engineering managers (and their firms). Most professionals today approach work in a very reactive manner. A task or request comes across their desk and they jump on it, […]
The Correlation Between Workers’ Safety and Productivity
Image by aleksandarlittlewolf on Freepik Ever paused mid-project to admire a brilliantly executed piece of engineering? While we often laud innovation and design, there’s a silent driver behind such successes: safety. We’re talking about cultivating an environment where safety is seamlessly woven into our operations — beyond the routine safety drills and hard hats. As […]
Public Speaking for Engineering Success
Image by wavebreakmedia_micro on Freepik “Words mean more than what is set down on paper. It takes the human voice to infuse them with deeper meaning.” ~ Maya Angelou I’m excited to share insights on communication and public speaking tailored specifically for engineers. As a Senior Mechanical Engineer and a Distinguished Toastmaster with experience as […]
Understanding and Managing Professional Liability Claims in Engineering Projects
Image by pch.vector on Freepik Professional liability claims are a significant aspect of the engineering industry, demanding the attention of project managers and design professionals. By understanding the causes and consequences of these claims, professionals can take proactive measures to prevent them and protect their projects and reputations. Because this topic is so important, I […]
Applications of Artificial Intelligence in the Built World
Image by Freepik Civil engineers are designers and builders of many things in the built world, including buildings, roads, bridges, dams, ports, and many others. No matter the asset, whether new or existing, there is a lot of work to be done — and with what seems like never enough resources. Fortunately, applications of […]