Engineers are known for having certain traits. They are often viewed as: Curious; Logical; Able to concentrate; Respectful of intelligence; Demanding high ethical standards; Reserved and having poor social skills; Desiring structure and order; Somewhat dogmatic in their beliefs; Perfectionists; Dislike...
By Christian Knutson, P.E. A great strategic planning tool used in business for analyzing an environment for a new project is the SWOT analysis: strengths, weaknesses, opportunities, and threats. Business planners know that in order for a project to be successful, they need to scope the playing field...
Here are some helpful suggestions edited from Career Success in Engineering by Bernard Berson, P.E., F.NSPE, former NSPE president and Douglas Benner P.E., F.NSPE. The tips are focused on the new employee, but there is something here for all of us. Be early to work; be prompt in the work environment...
By Chris Knutson, P.E. Setting goals is an action every successful leader must do for themselves and the team they lead. Failing to set goals leads to stagnation and a life of reaction. And although leaders react, that’s not their normal operating mode. Leaders set goals to shape the future. As...