Solving the Equation of the Purpose of Life
Image by jcomp on Freepik I know what you’re thinking. The title of this article is one of those “click-bait” titles, intended to get potential readers to click on the article, which never actually delivers on the teaser title. Well, I promise you that isn’t the case. What I’m going to describe to you in this […]
Adaptive Project Management with Scrum Techniques (Part 1)
Image by DCStudio on Freepik As the quantity and complexity of projects continue to rise across the industry, improving the efficiency for engineering teams is critical to meet demand. When current project demands already over-utilize staff, embracing the growth mindset required to provide career opportunities to staff can also be difficult. Efficiency gains relieve the […]
Mastering Productivity: 3 Essential Hacks for Engineers
Image by partystock on Freepik “Time is not refundable; use it with intention.” ~ Unknown As an engineer, your job requires a high level of focus and attention to detail. With so many tasks and projects to manage, it can be challenging to stay productive throughout the day. The good news is that there […]
Leveraging Social Media to Boost Your Personal Engineering Brand
Image by Freepik Civil engineers bring a diverse set of viewpoints, skills, and knowledge to the table. Because of the impact our work has on society, there are many benefits to sharing our expertise outside of our day-to-day work – for our professional colleagues, our clients, and the general public. Today, I would […]
Make New Friends, but Keep the Old; One Is Silver and the Other Gold
Image from Freepik If you were, are, or knew a Girl Scout, you’ve heard this tune. It is a classic in Girl Scouts. And it fits with today’s blog. When I work with younger engineers, we invariably talk about business development and networking. And we should. Business development and networking are critical to a […]
The Power of Culture: Why It Trumps Strategy Every Day
Image from Freepik Image by prostooleh on Freepik In this article, I’d like to discuss the importance of building and maintaining the right culture in your firm. It’s the most important thing you can do. This is a column I send to engineering executives, learning, and HR professionals, on or about the first day of […]
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 […]