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Engineers Join Startups For Love, Not Money

The Horizons Tracker

A recent study from the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign suggests that money is pretty low down the list of motivating factors for STEM Ph.D.s. The researchers wanted to explore what might prompt a highly sought-after engineer to overlook jobs at prestigious organizations in favor of a riskier startup, often on lower pay.

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Micro-Motivation: A Powerful Technique to Inspire Your Team

Let's Grow Leaders

Here are just a few examples of how you can use micro-motivation events: 1) New Documentation System The entire engineering organization migrated to a new documentation system to better serve clients and respond to support inquiries more quickly. Pick one or two tangible skills to work on.

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Driving Success: The Role of Banners in Employee Motivation and Business Visibility.

Rich Gee Group

Rich Upon entering a bustling dealership service area, one would be met with the usual sights and sounds - the hum of engines, the scent of oil, and the busy energy of dedicated technicians. The motivational impact of these banners is yet another notable benefit.

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How To Make The Transition From Engineer To Leadership

Tanveer Naseer

Some people think that engineers don’t make the best leaders, though this isn’t necessarily the case. Engineers are known for being detail-oriented, problem-solving, deep level thinking and working alone. The challenge is cultivating the ability to motivate a team. Engineers who can do this are in an ideal situation, because.

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How to stay motivated through challenging times

CEO Insider

Whilst it may have originated to describe leading in military contexts, it’s here, there and everywhere now as the contexts we live and lead […] The post How to stay motivated through challenging times appeared first on CEOWORLD magazine. Copyright CEOWORLD magazine 2023.

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Benefits of Studying Automotive Engineering

Strategy Driven

Automotive engineering is one of the toughest engineering courses. So, if you are also looking to become an automotive engineer, you must be prepared with dedication and passion for the auto world. The automotive engineering degree can offer you several benefits that are not just limited to cars: Job Opportunities.

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Motivating and influencing your teams

Lead on Purpose

You’ve nailed the vision, and built the foundation of trust, now you need to motivate your teams. The success of your product depends on the work they (engineering, UX/design, marketing, sales, etc.) In nearly all cases, the individuals on … Continue reading →