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  "Stuff you Don’t Learn in Engineering School: Skills for Success in the Real World – Module 1: Basic Skill" by Carl Selinger, sponsored by the IEEE Graduates of Last Decade (GOLD)

This course is based on the dozen nontechnical soft skills covered in Carl’s book ‘Stuff you Don’t Learn in Engineering School: Skills for Success in the Real World’ (Wiley-IEEE Press, 2004).  Perhaps the best single overview of the content … a quote from Tom O’Neill, CEO of Parsons Brinckerhoff, on his giving the book to Dartmouth’s 150 engineering graduates in 2005:  “It is a good, useful publication about something that I believe very strongly.  I was happy to see that someone has written a book about something that should be a fundamental precept for success in the world of engineering, and I was happy to share it with some young people who will shape the world for the next 40 years.”

These materials are designed to help younger engineers and emerging project managers – indeed, engineers in all disciplines and all professionals -- learn the soft skills that are important to be more effective and happier in the real world.

After completing this course you should be able to develop an understanding of:

  • Basic skills needed for success in the real world, including decision-making, setting priorities & managing time, and getting feedback.

Carl Selinger is an independent consultant in aviation, transportation planning, and strategic business planning.  His 37-year career includes 31 years at The Port Authority of NY & NJ, where Mr. Selinger rose to Manager of Aviation Business Development.

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"Stuff you Don’t Learn in Engineering School: Skills for Success in the Real World – Module 2: Communicating Effectively" by Carl Selinger, sponsored by the IEEE Graduates of Last Decade (GOLD)

This course is based on the dozen nontechnical soft skills covered in Carl’s book ‘Stuff you Don’t Learn in Engineering School: Skills for Success in the Real World’ (Wiley-IEEE Press, 2004). Perhaps the best single overview of the content … a quote from Tom O’Neill, CEO of Parsons Brinckerhoff, on his giving the book to Dartmouth’s 150 engineering graduates in 2005: “It is a good, useful publication about something that I believe very strongly. I was happy to see that someone has written a book about something that should be a fundamental precept for success in the world of engineering, and I was happy to share it with some young people who will shape the world for the next 40 years.”

These materials are designed to help younger engineers and emerging project managers – indeed, engineers in all disciplines and all professionals -- learn the soft skills that are important to be more effective and happier in the real world.

After completing this course you should be able to develop an understanding of:

  • Communication skills needed for success in the real world, including speaking, writing, listening, and dealing with stress & having fun.

Carl Selinger is an independent consultant in aviation, transportation planning, and strategic business planning. His 37-year career includes 31 years at The Port Authority of NY & NJ, where Mr. Selinger rose to Manager of Aviation Business Development.

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“Stuff you Don’t Learn in Engineering School: Skills for Success in the Real World – 3: Management Skills" by Carl Selinger, sponsored by the IEEE Graduates of Last Decade (GOLD)

This course is based on the dozen nontechnical soft skills covered in Carl’s book ‘Stuff you Don’t Learn in Engineering School: Skills for Success in the Real World’ (Wiley-IEEE Press, 2004). Perhaps the best single overview of the content … a quote from Tom O’Neill, CEO of Parsons Brinckerhoff, on his giving the book to Dartmouth’s 150 engineering graduates in 2005: “It is a good, useful publication about something that I believe very strongly. I was happy to see that someone has written a book about something that should be a fundamental precept for success in the world of engineering, and I was happy to share it with some young people who will shape the world for the next 40 years.”

These materials are designed to help younger engineers and emerging project managers – indeed, engineers in all disciplines and all professionals -- learn the soft skills that are important to be more effective and happier in the real world.

After completing this course you should be able to develop an understanding of:

  • Management skills needed for success in the real world, including setting up and running meetings, working in teams (including delegating skills], being more creative, and negotiating.

Carl Selinger is an independent consultant in aviation, transportation planning, and strategic business planning. His 37-year career includes 31 years at The Port Authority of NY & NJ, where Mr. Selinger rose to Manager of Aviation Business Development.

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Coming 1Q 2009: “Stuff you Don’t Learn in Engineering School: Skills for Success in the Real World – 4: People Skills" by Carl Selinger, sponsored by IEEE Educational Activities

This is the final course in the series based on the dozen nontechnical soft skills covered in Carl’s book ‘Stuff you Don’t Learn in Engineering School: Skills for Success in the Real World’ (Wiley-IEEE Press, 2004). Perhaps the best single overview of the content … a quote from Tom O’Neill, CEO of Parsons Brinckerhoff, on his giving the book to Dartmouth’s 150 engineering graduates in 2005: “It is a good, useful publication about something that I believe very strongly. I was happy to see that someone has written a book about something that should be a fundamental precept for success in the world of engineering, and I was happy to share it with some young people who will shape the world for the next 40 years.”

These materials are designed to help younger engineers and emerging project managers – indeed, engineers in all disciplines and all professionals -- learn the soft skills that are important to be more effective and happier in the real world.

After completing this course you should be able to develop an understanding of:

  • learning how to understand yourself and others, how to motivate people, how to deal with conflict, cultivate leadership skills, manage stress & have fun, and perform action planning.

Carl Selinger is an independent consultant in aviation, transportation planning, and strategic business planning. His 37-year career includes 31 years at The Port Authority of NY & NJ, where Mr. Selinger rose to Manager of Aviation Business Development.

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"Transition Into Management" by B. Michael Aucoin, sponsored by the IEEE Engineering Management Society

The course content will be a summary of the material from my book, "From Engineer to Manager: Mastering the Transition" (Artech House, 2002). Most engineers become managers in their careers, and typically they are unprepared for the transition. This course presents to the learner, the knowledge and tools needed to quickly gain skill and confidence with the world of management.

This transition calls for the engineer to exercise six core principles that are critical for success as a manager:

  1. Mastering Relationships
  2. Seeing the Big Picture
  3. Getting Things Done
  4. Communicating Effectively
  5. Using Assets Wisely, and
  6. Taking It to the Next Level

After completing this course you should be able to develop an understanding of:

  • Skills needed for success in management
  • The five success principles needed for effectiveness in management

Dr. B. Michael Aucoin provides consulting and corporate training in engineering management and project management, drawing upon his extensive experience in management of diverse technology projects and his excellence in training.

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"What it Takes to Be an Innovator" by Gerard H. Gaynor, sponsored by the IEEE Engineering Management Society

What It Takes to be an Innovator considers the fundamental issues that need to be addressed by innovators and their organizations as they attempt to use innovation as a means for sustaining high-levels of performance. The course will characterize the scope and complexity of being the innovator from a systems perspective. Learners will be presented with a set of concepts and tools that can be applied in formulating, evaluating, and implementing innovation--as related to the innovator.

After completing this course you should be able to develop an understanding of:

  • Your fitness to be an innovator
  • The innovation culture of your organization
  • How to develop a culture that fosters innovation

After many years of work in upper atmosphere research, development of process control systems, and as an entrepreneur, Gerard (Gus) Gaynor joined 3M where innovation is not a matter of choice but an expectation. After completing his tenure at 3M as a technology executive Gaynor organized G. H. Gaynor and Associates concentrating in managing technology and innovation from a systems perspective.

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