The Recovering Engineer

JUNE 24, 2013

As I listened to a well-respected speaker at a multi-speaker conference talk about productivity and time management strategies, the speaker questioned the two-minute offense often used in football. After all, a football team cannot possibly run a two-minute offense for a full game. What do you believe about your personal productivity?

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Objective Workshop Skills Project 173

The Recovering Engineer

JULY 22, 2013

One day John, a newly promoted supervisor with Fictional Products, met with his boss, Bill, to discuss a new procedure recently mandated by a change to company policy. John was not happy with the change because he knew that his team would not like it. Bill insisted that John implement the procedure as written. And, he concluded that….

Ethics 179

Ethics Morale Document Resistance 179

The Recovering Engineer

MAY 24, 2012

During my six-hour watch (shift), I led the team that charted course, controlled direction and depth, coordinated atmosphere controls, and a number of other activities. We then looked over the Night Orders to see what the Captain wanted my team to accomplish during my watch. And, it taught me a whole lot about how to work with a team.

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Compliance Course System Motivation 197

The Recovering Engineer

OCTOBER 26, 2010

Kevin will be leading a free teleseminar on How to Make a Smooth and Rapid Transition to Leadership on Monday November 1st, and I will be leading another free teleseminar about the Secrets to Make Your Next Performance Review Meeting Productive, Powerful, and Painless on Wednesday November 10th.

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Performance Review Engineering FAQ Emotional Intelligence 105

The Recovering Engineer

JANUARY 26, 2010

I have only known the product as a protective wrap for packaging. From wall covering to packaging product and eventually to a nearly $5 billion dollar/year business. It is slightly older than me, so it has been around my whole life. Interestingly enough, packaging was not its originally intended application.

Succession 108

Succession Chemicals Engineering Self-aware 108

The Recovering Engineer

SEPTEMBER 26, 2010

The time you invest in the process will come back to you many times over in the increased energy and productivity that the meeting generates. The next time you lead a group problem solving session, make sure you allow the time necessary to let everyone have their say. Graphic by www.lumaxart.com.

Engineering 210

Engineering FAQ Tips Video 210

The Recovering Engineer

DECEMBER 14, 2010

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. Safe engineering design always considers, allows for, and builds in some margin for safety.

Engineering 169

Engineering Self-aware Emotional Intelligence Chemicals 169