Introduction
Engineering ‘soft skills’ are overlooked in most engineering education modules and are generally acquired through experience or ‘on the job’. Hence most young graduates, students and apprentices are given little if any guidance on the topic. This brief presentation is intended to introduce you to those soft skills which you will need during the early part of your career, covering only the main points and will look into why they matter.Soft skills will be acquired over a lifetime, so remember, you will not be expected to be proficient from day one. You will, however, be expected to demonstrate an understanding and learn from your experiences.
During this presentation we shall look at the following areas:
- Communication, Both written and Oral
- Teamwork & Collaboration.
- Problem solving Skills
- Time Management
- Emotional Intelligence
- Networking Skills
- Ethical & Professional Responsibilities
- Summary
Ian has a career spanning over 40 years from Technician Apprentice through to Senior Management roles in a high hazard and challenging industry. During this time, he has encountered first-hand the difficulties faced by new starters in knowing how to work with colleagues, managers and clients. Having worked with a cross section of individuals both in the UK and in working overseas Ian is able to relate to the challenges that are typically encountered. In this webinar he shares his experience and practical knowledge on how these challenges can be navigated successfully and how to establish and maintain those soft personal skills that are important in our everyday work environment.
Please note that this is the first part of a six part 2025 Soft Skills Webinar Series.
Event Details
15:00-16:00 UK time; 16:00-17:00 Amsterdam; 09:00-10:00 Houston.Who should attend
Engineering students, apprentices, graduate engineers, technicians, inspectors, engineers, engineering managers, directors and more.
Prices
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