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1 online resource (115 pages) |
| Contents |
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 |
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Meeting Minutes Are a Must, So Are Action LogsDon't Put Lipstick on a Pig or Polish a Rock; Clear Communication; The Boss; Integrity; Represent Yourself, Represent Your Organization, Represent Your Company; Respect; Stress; Reflection; Feedback; Difficult Conversations; Learning; Questions; Purpose/Passion; Chapter 2: Leading and Working with Your Team; Trust and Mutual Accountability; A Common Shared Purpose; Goals; Skills; Total Team; Chapter 3: Virtual Teams, Leading and Working with Virtual Teams; People and the Virtual Skill Set; Guidelines for Technology Use |
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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 |
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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 |
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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 |
| Summary |
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 |
| Notes |
Kevin Retz, Ph. D. is an executive business leader, consultant, and engineering leader with over 25 years experience leading and guiding multi-million-dollar prototype aircraft design and assembly projects, 100+ team member composite shops, and executive coaching in competitive analysis, technology road mapping, and technology integration. Dr. Retz has a broad background in organizational development, organizational transformation, operations, and manufacturing; his specialty is creating a working environment centered on integrity, communication, and accountability |
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Print version record |
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Mechanical engineering -- Handbooks, manuals, etc
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Engineering -- Handbooks, manuals, etc
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TECHNOLOGY -- Engineering -- General.
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TECHNOLOGY -- Engineering -- Civil.
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TECHNOLOGY -- Engineering -- Mechanical.
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Engineering.
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Mechanical engineering.
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| Genre/Form |
Handbooks and manuals.
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Electronic book
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| LC no. |
2019038920 |
| ISBN |
9781000761207 |
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9780367853099 |
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1000761207 |
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0367853094 |
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9781000761344 |
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1000761347 |
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