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Professionalism Tools
Communication
Teamwork
Leadership
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ObjectivesKnow how to communicate effectivelyKnow what a team isKnow how to function effectively on teamsRecognize leadership traits
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CommunicationOral
Between individualsPresentations to manager, public, etc.
WrittenBetween individualsProfessional reports
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Oral PresentationsPlan
Develop objectivesAnalyze the audience
OrganizeMain ideas and sub-ideasHandouts and visual aidsBeginning, details, conclusion
Practice Technical-Add graphs/tables
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Oral presentationsAvoid
Blocking visual aidsSpelling errors on visual aidsUsing filler wordsApologizingBelittling your audience or putting them “on
the spot”Speaking to your visuals
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Written CommunicationsE-mail
Treat as a legal documentSeparate business and personal
LettersTreat as a legal document
ReportsShould be complete, detailed and accurate
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ReferencesUse MLA or APA formattingBe familiar with formatting online references
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Team A group of people who:
Have a common purposeHave division of laborWork together to accomplish a goal
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Team HintsCommunicate, communicate, communicate
Use individual strengths to overcome individual weaknesses
Use the power of diversity to catch major mistakes
It is “fun” when you work on a productive team
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MeetingsAgenda with approximate times for each itemMembers feel safe in speakingMembers support one anotherMembers are eager to participateAll members are encouraged to speak upMembers cooperate as a team (no personal
agendas)The team makes decisions through consensus
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Team BreakoutTeams of 2Different teams for six different assignments:
ProfessionalismEngineering EthicsGlobalismLifelong LearningCultural DiversityContinuous Improvement
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Presentation (Team)Research “professionalism” sub-topic .
Prepare and present a .ppt presentation two weeks from today on your assigned sub-topic (10 minutes in length)
Submit electronic copies of the .ppt via Angel dropoff.
Cite your references at the end of the .ppt (3-5) using MLA or APA.
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Acceptable Academic Citation Styles
APA-American Psychiatric Association Style
MLA-Modern Language Association
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Professionalism Topics1. Preparing for FE exam (reference materials, classes, etc.)2. Rules for taking the FE/PE in New York State. Research
differences between Engineering and Engineering Technology
3. Job Search Engines (find and review 3)4. What’s on FE exam; What’s on PE exam?5. FE exam (Computer-Based testing)6. Dress Codes 7. Appropriate use of Technology at Work 8. Patents 9. MLA/APA Citation and Citations for online Sources 10.Working With “Difficult” Personality Types 11.Determining who is licensed as a Professional Engineer in
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LeadershipProactive vs reactiveVisionCan move others in one direction
Others:
Marine Corps http://www.au.af.mil/au/awc/awcgate/usmc/leadership_traits.htm
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