| Page 1 Module 17 Module 17 Achieving Effectiveness as an Engineer |
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| Page 2 Module 17 info info Learning Objectives Upon successful completion, the student will be able to: Discuss steps in getting off to a right start in a new job Explain why communication skills are important to an engineer Discuss ways to remain technically competent in the engineering field Discuss the position of women and minorities in engineering Discuss techniques to manage time |
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| Page 3 Module 17 info info YOUR CAREER |
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| Page 4 Module 17 info info Getting Off to Right Start: You Make your mark in first few years Go extra mile and meet deadlines Look for visibility Learn the corporate culture |
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| Page 5 Module 17 info info Getting Off to Right Start: Boss Be careful in selection Understand the boss Keep boss informed Make boss’s job easy |
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| Page 6 Module 17 info info Getting Off to Right Start: Associates Don’t invade another division Make your complaints to the person responsible Keep old school ties You are the company’s representative |
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| Page 7 Module 17 info info Career Stages Career sequence based on age Growth 0–14 Exploration 15–24 Establishment 24–44 Maintenance 45–65 Disengagement |
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| Page 8 Module 17 info info Charting Your Career Operational Research and Design Management Entrepreneurial Consulting Writing Academic |
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| Page 9 Module 17 info info Effective Communication Active listening Nonverbal Written report Oral brief Visual aids Grapevine |
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| Page 10 Module 17 info info Other Tips Fancy slide transitions and fly-ins get old quickly Avoid sound effects Have all bullets appear at once Avoid reading slides |
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| Page 11 Module 17 info info Staying Technically Competent Knowledge explosion Master technical literature Continuing Education On-the-job activities Technical societies |
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| Page 12 Module 17 info info Professional Societies Get involved Do presentations Write papers |
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| Page 13 Module 17 info info Professional Activity Accreditation Professional registration Certification |
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| Page 14 Module 17 info info DIVERSITY |
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| Page 15 Module 17 info info Percent Bachelor Degrees: Women 1985 1991 2000 2007 Engineering 14.5 15.6 20.6 18.1 |
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| Page 16 Module 17 info Percent Bachelor Degrees: Minorities |
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1991 2000 2007
Engineering
African Americans 3.6 5.0 4.9
Asian Americans 9.9 11.8 13.3
Hispanic Americans 4.2 6.5 6.2
Native Americans 0.2 0.5 0.5
| Page 17 Module 17 info info MANAGEMENT AND THE ENGINEER |
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| Page 18 Module 17 info info Engineering Management: Career Making the right choice Preparation Formal degree programs Non-degree coursework Experiential training |
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| Page 19 Module 17 info info TIME MANAGEMENT |
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| Page 20 Module 17 info info Managing Your Time: Time Wasters (1) Inadequate Information Ineffective Delegation Telephone Interruption Meetings Unclear Communication |
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| Page 21 Module 17 info info Managing Your Time: Time Wasters (2) Crises Unfinished tasks Drop-in visitors Indecision/Procrastination Lack of self-discipline |
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| Page 22 Module 17 info info Tools for Time Management List Goals Set Priorities Develop Action List Develop Time Log Handle Mail Once Consider your energy cycle and environment Work Smarter, Not Longer |
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| Page 23 Module 17 info info THE END |
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