1st Edition
The Professional Skills Handbook For Engineers And Technical Professionals
Introduction
Chapter 1: Lessons Learned and Food for Thought
Chapter 2: Leading and Working with Your team
Chapter 3: Virtual Teams, Leading and Working with Virtual Teams
Chapter 4: Developing and Delivering Presentations
Chapter 5: Understanding Creativity & Innovation
Chapter 6: Critical Thinking Skills
Chapter 7: Developing Requirements, Goals and Objectives
Chapter 8: Developing and Understanding Strategy
Chapter 9: Root Cause Analysis / What to do when things do not go as planned
Chapter 10: Lean Engineering the Basics
Chapter 11: Cost Estimation / How do you figure out the cost of manufacturing
Closing Thoughts
Biography
Kevin Retz, Ph.D. is an executive business leader, consultant, and engineering leader with over 25 years experience leading and guiding multi-million-dollar prototype aircraft design and assembly projects, 100+ team member composite shops, and executive coaching in competitive analysis, technology road mapping, and technology integration. Dr. Retz has a broad background in organizational development, organizational transformation, operations, and manufacturing; his specialty is creating a working environment centered on integrity, communication, and accountability.
