Increasingly, attention is being paid to the fact that
many people are stretched thin, having to divide their
attention among many activities including family, relationships,
and of course, work. Not only do individuals
have more things to do in general but many people also
are finding that in the workplace they are expected to
fulfill the traditional demands of their job, as well as
many additional tasks. Engineers are no exception to
this trend. In this article the author expands on the idea
that most of us are not living up to our full potential,
and provides suggestions for making the most of our
time and our abilities in the face of ever-increasing
expectations and demands.
Called "soft skills," these abilities, when well
developed, can increase productivity and motivation,
thereby enhancing employee value and improving
quality of life. Some of the skills discussed are goal-setting,
time management, and prioritization. The
author also discusses the importance of each
employee being well versed on the vision, mission,
and purpose of their employer so that all employees
can be working toward a common goal. Through this
collective effort all employees enjoy the benefit of
working in a more efficient environment, which in
turn reduces individual stress and increases personal
productivity. Includes 8 references.
| Edition : | Vol. 97 - No. 6 |
| File Size : | 1
file
, 160 KB |
| Note : | This product is unavailable in Ukraine, Russia, Belarus |
| Number of Pages : | 4 |
| Published : | 06/01/2005 |
