How Engineers Can Break Through Career and Personal Development Barriers
Image from Freepik We all have something that feels like if we could change or get over it and turn the weakness into a strength, it would unlock all sorts of progress and opportunities for us. Uncovering what this change is and how to overcome it so we can move forward with purpose […]
The Four Major ‘Shifts’ Changing Everything About Leadership and Firm Success
Image by pressfoto on Freepik Like most large-scale systemic events, March 2020 gave “official birth” to a new era of work and life — one with new rules, new ways of thinking, and lots of big change. Among the change we’ve all seen and experienced for several years now, there have been a number […]
Engineering Your Success: 5 Steps to Building Your Expertise and Confidence
“Engineering success is not about having all the answers, but about asking the right questions, seeking feedback, and continuously learning.” – Unknown As an engineer, having a strong foundation of expertise and confidence in your field is crucial for your long-term success and career advancement. Whether you are just starting out or looking to […]
The Role of Artificial Intelligence in Civil Engineering Asset Management
Image by ArtPhoto_studio 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 world, there is a lot of work in the digital world that accompanies it. One emerging trend we are seeing […]
3 Proven Methods to Becoming a Better Engineer
“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 success. As an engineer, you need to stay abreast of emerging technologies and develop your skill set in order to […]
The Most Important Equation for Engineers When It Comes to Learning
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 and money and to best develop their most important resource: their people. The Formula for Results A colleague recently shared […]
9 Top Tips from Leading Engineering Project Managers
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 no one-size-fits-all approach to ensure project management success, but here are a few powerful tips from leading engineering project managers […]
The Challenges and Opportunities of the Great Resignation (for Engineering Leaders)
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 comes to mind. One phenomenon that was coined during this time was the “Great Resignation.” 2021 saw the highest levels […]
How Engineering Companies Can Facilitate the Transition from Engineer to Manager
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 the organization help the engineer transition from the technical aspects of engineering to the soft aspects of management: the overall […]
5 Strategies for Engineers to Enhance Their Communication Skills
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 we are working with colleagues, clients, or stakeholders, it is important that we are able to clearly and concisely convey […]
