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Retz, Kevin.

The Professional Skills Handbook for Engineers and Technical Professionals

Record Type:	Electronic resources : Monograph/item
Title/Author:	The Professional Skills Handbook for Engineers and Technical Professionals
Author:	Retz, Kevin.
Published:	Milton :CRC Press LLC,2019.
Description:	1 online resource (115 p.)
Notes:	Description based upon print version of record.
Subject:	TECHNOLOGY / Engineering / General
Online resource:	https://www.taylorfrancis.com/books/9780367853099
Online resource:	http://www.oclc.org/content/dam/oclc/forms/terms/vbrl-201703.pdf
ISBN:	9781000761207

The Professional Skills Handbook for Engineers and Technical Professionals
Retz, Kevin.

The Professional Skills Handbook for Engineers and Technical Professionals[electronic resource]. - Milton :CRC Press LLC,2019. - 1 online resource (115 p.)

Description based upon print version of record.

Cover; Half Title; Title Page; Copyright Page; Table of Contents; Preface; Acknowledgments and Thanks; Author; Introduction; Chapter 1: Lessons Learned and Food for Thought; Learn to Say "I don't know"; Be Careful What You Commit to "It's easier to get up a tree than down a tree"; Newton's Third Law, "For every action, there is an opposite and equal reaction"; Look for What's Missing in the Conversation or Not Being Recognized; Always Give Your Best, Tenacity, and Persistence Matter; Praise in Public and Criticize in Private; Speak Up and Contribute

This new handbook covers a wide range of engineering skills generally not taught in today's college-level technical programs. New engineers, though technically sound, need to master these other skills upon entering the professional world. Topics covered include teaming, root cause analysis, Lean manufacturing and management, presentation skills, innovation, and change leadership. Based on the author's 30 years of engineering and leadership experience, this work contains a wealth of practical tips and advice, as well as lessons learned the hard way. Portable and concise, the handbook can help new engineers thrive in and enjoy the technical world and their professional careers.

ISBN: 9781000761207Subjects--Topical Terms:

911600
TECHNOLOGY / Engineering / General

LC Class. No.: TJ151

Dewey Class. No.: 621

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505 8 $a Phone Calls and Text MessagesEmail; Initial Team Meeting; Chapter 4: Developing and Delivering Presentations; Giving the Presentation; Relax; Multimedia; Chapter 5: Understanding Creativity and Innovation; Factors That Affect Creativity and Innovation within an Organization; Communication; Training; Mentoring; Leadership; Experimentation; Strategy; Challenging Work; Technology Awareness; Recognition; Enabling a Creative Mindset; Diverse Interests; Background Noise; Seek Out Advice or Other Sources of Information; Exercise and Health; Build Creative Bridges; Build Expertise; Keep a Notepad
505 8 $a Characteristics of Creative IndividualsChapter 6: Critical Thinking Skills; Critical Thinkers; Ways to Improve Critical Thinking Skills; Lifelong Learning; Develop a Questioning Mind; Develop Active Listening Skills; Everyday Skills; Chapter 7: Developing Requirements, Goals, and Objectives; Key Points; Validation; Tips for Managing a Requirements Document; Chapter 8: Developing and Understanding Strategy; Strategic Thinking Skills/Tactics; Chapter 9: Root Cause Analysis/What to Do When Things Do Not Go as Planned; Chapter 10: Lean Engineering the Basics; Three Basic Principles of Lean
505 8 $a Concepts or Practical Application of Lean PrinciplesMuda; Application of Lean Principles; Value Stream Mapping; Lean in Practice/The Lean Tool Box; 5S; Andon; Gemba; Kaizen; Poka-Yoke; Standard Work; Total Productive Maintenance; Lean in Summary; Chapter 11: Cost Estimation/How Do You Figure Out the Cost of Manufacturing; Closing Thoughts; Index
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