Effective Interpersonal and Team Communication Skills for Engineers

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Presents key principles of communication that support clear exchanges in a technical context and help engineers learn effective communication skills Effective communication is a necessity for engineers. Even minor on-the-job misunderstandings can cost time, money, or worse. Yet even though recent studies show that improved communication makes for better engineers, the ability to speak clearly and listen carefully have historically been considered "soft skills" and are not typically or explicitly addressed in engineering programs. Working from basic units called microskills, Effective Interpersonal and Team Communication Skills for Engineers shows readers, one step at a time, how to engage, listen, manage conflict, and influence others with highly constructive, repeatable communication exchanges. This career-enhancing handbook: * Presents communication skills for both technical issues and social situations in an engineering context * Breaks skills down to elemental usage forms as microskills * Includes plenty of practice exercises, case studies, and self-assessment tools * Helps develop higher-level skills for more complex situations, such as dealing with confrontation and conflict negotiation * Features a direct, user-friendly, practice-oriented format Effective Interpersonal and Team Communication Skills for Engineers is a must-have guide for professionals and an important supplement for engineering programs at all levels.
Historically, the need for communication skills was not particularly emphasized in engineering education. However, recent studies show that clear, spoken communication is an essential competency for an engineer. This book introduces key principles of communication that support clear exchanges in a technical context. Using self-assessment tools and practical examples, as well as engineering-specific case studies, the book helps engineers develop effective communication and presentation skills, allowing them to successfully respond to technical challenges in day-to-day engineering jobs.

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Clifford Whitcomb

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Computer Science Electrical & Electronics Engineering Elektrotechnik u. Elektronik Informatik Perspektiven in Ingenieurberufen Professional Development for Engineers Technical Communication Technische Dokumentation Technische Kommunikation

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