The Recovering Engineer

NOVEMBER 28, 2012

I did not derive these categories from a sophisticated and comprehensive statistical analysis. They sometimes think they have resolved a conflict when they drive a Conflict Chicken to silence or out of the conversation. So please, don’t over read them.

Analysis 259

Analysis Skills Emotional Intelligence Self-aware 259

The Recovering Engineer

JULY 29, 2010

The decision was to do a “cost-benefit analysis&# of our new situation. do your “cost-benefit analysis&# and choose one of these options: Take It Accept the change with all of its good and bad components, and realize that it is your choice to stay. Did it offer us more positive or more negative? Here’s the thought.

Cost-Benefit Analysis 114

Cost-Benefit Analysis Workshop Engineering FAQ 114

The Recovering Engineer

MAY 10, 2010

When you find yourself communicating with a person who is outgoing and task-oriented (primary Dominant behavioral style), remember these key communication tips: Get to the point quickly — offer the results or conclusions and then your data or analysis. Give them options — they want the opportunity to choose.

Tips 277

Tips Engineering FAQ Emotional Intelligence 277

The Recovering Engineer

JULY 8, 2011

It implies personal involvement and action rather than detached analysis and suggestion. While I wasn’t consciously thinking this way, I now realize that the first question carries a bit of “How can I avoid getting involved so that they will go away and leave me alone?&# thinking in it.

Long-term 185

Long-term Information Skills Tips 185

The Recovering Engineer

AUGUST 16, 2012

As you seek “the” right answer, you might fall into over-analysis paralysis. This search for a single, perfect answer to a complex problem hurts your creativity and your ability to see alternative solutions. Indecision. Searching, researching, and analyzing can be productive parts of the problem solving process.

Compliance 194

Compliance Workshop Quality Analysis 194