PROFESSIONAL WISDOM

LEAD BY EXAMPLE – Never expect those who work for you to do what you are unwilling to do.

BE PROACTIVE – You have more power than you might assume that you do.

MAKE YOURSELF INDISPENSIBLE – but never act like it. Be humble.

PROVIDE PROMPT SERVICE – You will delight your customer and make yourself invaluable to your company.

BECOME AN EXPERT IN PLANNING AND ESTIMATION – since engineers have difficulty with this area, you will build credibility and respect.

COMMUNICATE WELL – and often, then follow-up regularly.

TREAT ALL PEOPLE EQUALLY AND WITH RESPECT – regardless of their status in the company. Be a Team Player, but don’t think like the herd.

NEVER FEAR A NEW ASSIGNMENT – Eagerly apply the successful techniques that you have learned from your experience or that of others.

NEVER LOSE YOUR SENSE OF HUMOR – Don’t be so serious that you can’t laugh at yourself. People admire the confidence that this trait expresses.

ALWAYS GIVE MORE THAN EXPECTED – Do a quality job and you will be way ahead of most people. Your customers will regard you with confidence.

NEVER MISS AN OPPORTUNITY TO GIVE A PRESENTATION – Your peers will respect you, your will boss depend on you and your customers will trust you.

ALWAYS PRAISE OTHERS FIRST – Realize the contribution of others. Don’t be concerned about who gets the credit and YOU will be a success.

WRITE WELL; SPELL WELL – You will distinguish yourself from most engineers and constantly prove the worth of these neglected skills.

LEARN FROM YOUR MISTAKES – Don’t make the same mistake twice. Use that experience to mentor others. Be patient with the inexperienced and help them grow.

SUPPORT YOUR BOSS – You may disagree with them in private, but never embarrass them in public.