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Professional Development in Engineering

The Philosophy of Continuous Improvement. Alan R Perks, P.Eng.., FEIC R V Anderson Associates Limited, Ottawa Carleton University January, 2002. Professional Development in Engineering. Some Definitions.

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Professional Development in Engineering

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  1. The Philosophy of Continuous Improvement Alan R Perks, P.Eng.., FEICR V Anderson Associates Limited, OttawaCarleton UniversityJanuary, 2002 Professional Development in Engineering

  2. Some Definitions • Profession - A learned occupation requiring systematic knowledge and training, and commitment to a social good. • Engineering - The creative art of applying science for the benefit of humanity. • Engineering Ethics - The rules and ideals of the engineering profession.

  3. The Vision Creating & nurturing a high performance work culture and ethic is a survival need for all professionals today, not only for improving the bottom-line of employers but also to enhance their personal fulfillment and contribution to society.

  4. The Question has Changed • Environmental, Social and Economic Pressures • Why? rather than How? • Bowling vs. Spearfishing

  5. Public Confidence in Engineering • Over-explaining & under-explaining • Vested interests • Competing voices • Dealing with the Experts • Unmet expectations • Who owns the Problem?

  6. Civil Engineers need to “show up”. Richard Weingart “The world needs to understand the role of engineering in improving the environment and quality of life.” ASCE “Canadian Civil Engineers are in a unique position to contribute to sustainable development in Canada and around the world.” CSCE

  7. The Role of Professionals • Who shot the sheriff ? • Contributing and Integrating an appropriate solution • Facilitation and consensus building • Decisions with Fuzzy Criteria

  8. The Consulting Perspective

  9. Consulting Engineering • Recruit the Team • Get the Assignment • Do the Work • Manage Expectations and Outcomes • Bill the Time • Collect the Money

  10. Business Strategies • Flexibility and Adaptability • Responsiveness (to Public/Client Needs) • Partnerships and Alliances • Public Consultation • Value Added • Inter-disciplinary Teamwork • Level of Service (Standards & Criteria)

  11. Focus on ... • Client Needs • Quality Assurance • Value Added • Professional Development

  12. Think about this! “Most problems with consulting projects can be traced to lack of management skills rather than technical skills.” Ken Morrison

  13. The IndividualPerspective

  14. The Typical Career Path • Skill Building • Managing Projects • Managing Groups of People

  15. Think about this! “Young engineers are not adequately prepared by university curricula for management problems.” Edmund Bergeron

  16. Critical Skills for the Future • Strategic Thinking • Communications • Integrated Problem Solving • Management Processes • Team Building and “People” skills

  17. Develop Leadership Skills • Learn from your professors • Participate in University life • Take every opportunity to speak • Think strategically (why?, who cares?, what next?) • Teamwork and Respect • Mind the Business • Support Professional Associations • Community Involvement

  18. Engineering is an occupation, not a lifestyle. It takes a lifetime of learning.

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