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Benefits of Professional Associations
A 2015 survey by Buzz Marketing found that recent college graduates want professional organizations that give them opportunities to grow their social capitol, provide continuing education, job connections and have opportunities to volunteer. About 25% of the respondents in the survey said professional organizations are “old school.”
Engineering Management Career Expectations
In 2002, Google reorganized into a flat organization and did away with all managers. The experiment did not last long. After a few months, Google leaders Larry Page and Sergey Brin understood the value of their managers. They saw how they counted on engineering managers to work one-on-one with employees to support career development, to communicate plans and strategies, and to ensure that processes and decisions are aligned with company goals.
Lean Manufacturing Management Career Expectations
Lean manufacturing managers are in high demand. Lean and Six Sigma are no longer confined to the automotive and manufacturing industries.
Why Study Engineering Management?
“The ideal engineer is a composite… He is not a scientist, he is not a mathematician, he is not a sociologist or a writer; but he may use the knowledge and techniques of any or all of these disciplines in solving engineering problems.”
Top Personality Traits of Engineers
“Engineering problems are under-defined, there are many solutions, good, bad and indifferent. The art is to arrive at a good solution. This is a creative activity, involving imagination, intuition and deliberate choice.”
Networking Tips for STEM Professionals
Whether you are looking for a job or want to expand your professional contacts, cultivating a professional network is essential to building a successful career.