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Uniting the Religions of Process Improvement

First Friday Book Synopsis

Here is an excerpt from an article written by Brad Power for the Harvard Business Review blog (March 7, 2011). To read the complete article, check out other articles and resources, and/or sign up for a free subscription to Harvard Business Review’s Daily Alerts, please click here. * * * When they set out to [.].

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Effective Communication: What DO You Want?

The Recovering Engineer

In this post, Kevin makes a great point we can all learn from the campaign process that those of us in the United States have been watching for the last few weeks. He has degrees in Chemical Engineering and he served as a Nuclear Engineering officer in the U.S. He is an engineer by nature, by training, and experience.

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Reinvent Yourself For Greater Success | Guy Harris: The Recovering.

The Recovering Engineer

He has degrees in Chemical Engineering and he served as a Nuclear Engineering officer in the U.S. Learn More… Comments 2 Responses to “Learn From Bubble Wrap – Reinvent Yourself For Greater Success&# Russ Egan says: January 25, 2011 at 7:49 pm In what way would bubble wrap be used as a wall covering?

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Communication Tips: Connecting With Outgoing, Task-Oriented People.

The Recovering Engineer

Focus on results and outcomes — process and feelings are less important to them than results. He has degrees in Chemical Engineering and he served as a Nuclear Engineering officer in the U.S. Give them options — they want the opportunity to choose. He is an engineer by nature, by training, and experience.

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Group Problem Solving - Give People a Chance to Talk | Guy Harris.

The Recovering Engineer

In the process of looking over my notes and thinking through the planned events tomorrow, I started reflecting on a meeting that I facilitated for a client in Indiana last week. Remember – I built the agenda, and I started to get frustrated with the process. Graphic by www.lumaxart.com.

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How Much Margin Do You Have? | Guy Harris: The Recovering Engineer

The Recovering Engineer

Later, when I was working as a research engineer in the chemical industry, I used the concept of design margin as I developed new products and worked with customers to get our products qualified for their applications. If you have suggestions for me or others reading this post that might help in this process, please leave a comment below.

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Effective Communication Skills: Use And More than But

The Recovering Engineer

Even if I offer a slightly different interpretation of the facts, I have avoided triggering defensiveness early in the process so that you might receive what I have to say with an open attitude. He has degrees in Chemical Engineering and he served as a Nuclear Engineering officer in the U.S.

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