Professional Excellence
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簡介
The training path for engineers focuses intensely on scientific and technical knowledge. Yet, our professional and personal satisfaction and success also depend on other traits that make us more effective and productive. In this thought-provoking book, Alan Rossiter provides practical guidance in developing the skills to become more effective in your work, while also balancing your life. It is invaluable reading for graduating college students and young professionals as well as seasoned practitioners who find that work is becoming all-consuming.
目錄
FOREWORD ix
PREFACE xi
PROLOGUE: POSING A QUESTION xiii
I THE WORLD OF WORK 1
Chapter 1 Motivated to Work 3
Chapter 2 Life and Work 13
Chapter 3 Ethics at Work 19
II ELEMENTS OF PROFESSIONAL EXCELLENCE 27
Chapter 4 Communicating Effectively 29
Chapter 5 Fulfilling Commitments 43
Chapter 6 Recognizing and Expanding Your Professional Limits 57
Chapter 7 Investing in Your Profession and in Your Community 63
Chapter 8 Affirming Your Coworkers 71
Chapter 9 Celebrating Your Work 77
Chapter 10 Protecting Your Personal Life 81
EPILOGUE: NOTHING LASTS FOREVER 95
APPENDIX: TEXT OF THE HIPPOCRATIC OATH 101
REFERENCES 103
INDEX 107
