Tuesday, October 31, 2006

The Entrepreneurial Engineer

The Entrepreneurial Engineer: Personal, Interpersonal, and Organizational Skills for Engineers in a World of Opportunity
By David E. Goldberg
TA190 .G68 2006

According to the tagline for this book, “Entrepreneurial times call for The Entrepreneurial Engineer”. Such a person would have strong technical know-how and an aptitude for business. This work by a distinguished professor in the field of Entrepreneurial Engineering covers core competencies such as goal setting, time management, organization, writing, presenting, teaming, assessment, selling and leadership that can help today’s engineers have a more productive and innovative career. The author also emphasizes the importance of acting ethically, possessing strong interpersonal skills, understanding the culture and organization of the workplace, and above all retaining a passion for the job and a love of bringing ideas to life. This handy guide includes exercises at the end of each chapter to as the author puts it: “engage the material and put it into practice”. For current and future engineers who want to remain at the forefront of the field, this text has the information you need to succeed.

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