Is Conflict Always Bad? The Answer May Surprise You

Most of us, when we think about conflict, consider it a bad thing we should avoid. That’s not exactly true. The right kind of conflict can actually build trust and increase performance in teams! In fact, I would say that one of the best indicators of a team that trusts each other is the amount […]

Developing Soft Skills for a Successful Career in Engineering – Ep 233

Developing Soft Skills for a Successful Career in Engineering

In this episode, our new host, Jeff Perry, MBA talks to Dennis Doran, a leading expert in the construction industry with more than 30 years of experience, and the author of the highly praised book, Soft as Steel,  about the importance of valuing and developing soft skills to build relationships and succeed in business and […]

Practical Strategies You Can Use for Productively Dealing with Conflict – Ep 179

Practical Strategies You Can Use for Productively Dealing with Conflict

In this episode I talk with Dana Caspersen, conflict specialist, speaker and author of the book: Changing the Conversation: the 17 Principles of Conflict Resolution. During the interview, Dana outlines very practical strategies that you can use when dealing with conflict. Engineering Quotes: Here are the 3 principles that Dana Caspersen discusses in regards to dealing […]

How to Communicate Effectively on Civil Engineering Projects – Ep 074

Civil Engineering Projects

In episode 074 of The Civil Engineering Podcast, I talk with Steve Soldati, PE about how to communicate effectively on civil engineering projects. Here are some of the questions I ask Steve about communicating effectively on civil engineering projects : Why is communication important for engineering professionals? What are some things you have done to improve your […]

Dealing with Engineering Clients Going Over Your Head – Engineering Career TV Ep. 23

Q: How can I deal with engineering clients going over my head? Welcome to Episode #23 of Engineering Career TV. The topic for this episode is dealing with engineering clients going over your head.  I will spend most of the Engineering Career TV episodes answering questions that have been submitted from engineers around the world on how to […]

How to Resolve Conflict In Civil Engineering Projects Through Mediation – Ep 026

The Civil Engineering Podcast

In episode 026 of The Civil Engineering Podcast, Chris Knutson, PE interviews a successful attorney and mediator, Ken Strongman on the basics of mediation and dives in on a couple of items associated with preparation for mediation and what to expect during the mediation process as an engineer. Here are some of the questions asked […]