Year: 2023

Building Bridges: The Power of Effective Collaboration in Engineering Teams

In the world of engineering, where complex challenges demand innovative solutions, the significance of collaboration cannot be overstated. Engineers are often portrayed as brilliant minds working in isolation, but the truth is that their true power lies in their ability to come together, share ideas, and build bridges between their expertise. Effective collaboration is the […]

The 90-Day Success Blueprint: A Guide to Thriving as a New Engineering Manager

The 90-Day Success Blueprint: A Guide to Thriving as a New Engineering Manager Are you starting a new job as an engineering manager? Exciting times lie ahead, but the challenge can be daunting. Leading a team of engineers, building relationships with colleagues, navigating a new environment and delivering results can be overwhelming. But, with the […]

The Importance of Emotional Intelligence for Engineers

Image Courtesy of Pixabay The importance of emotional intelligence for engineers Engineering is a field that is often associated with technical skills, precision, and problem-solving abilities. However, there is a critical element that is often overlooked when it comes to engineering success – emotional intelligence. Emotional intelligence, also known as EQ, refers to the ability […]

Beware the Hazards of Quick Fixes to Talent Shortages and Skills Mismatches

It’s a lesson we need to appreciate: short-term solutions can easily lead to longer term frustration. As we attempt to address immediate talent shortages and skills mismatches, it’s important to keep in mind that a couple of key elements of community development—collaboration and community participation—are paramount to a community’s ability to thrive. Despite all the […]

Communicating in a Global Context: Know Your Audience

“If an engineer’s primary goal is ultimately to solve problems for society, this goal may not be fulfilled if engineers cannot communicate effectively. Engineers can develop great solutions, but if we cannot effectively explain to society a solution is safe and viable, then we have failed.” -Kevin Forbes, P.E. It’s not enough to excel at […]