Unwritten Laws of Engineering: Revised and Updated Edition Author: James G. Skakoon | Language: English | ISBN:
B004H1U314 | Format: EPUB
Unwritten Laws of Engineering: Revised and Updated Edition Description
This fully revised and updated edition of the 1944 classic, serves as a crucial compilation of "house rules," or a professional code. It addresses three areas: what the beginner needs to learn at once; "laws" relating chiefly to engineering executives; and purely personal considerations for engineers.
Packed with contemporary examples, this new volume is a must for those entering the engineering field or those interested in improving their professional effectiveness.
- File Size: 229 KB
- Print Length: 69 pages
- Publisher: ASME Press (American Society of Mechanical Engineers) (January 1, 2001)
- Sold by: Amazon Digital Services, Inc.
- Language: English
- ASIN: B004H1U314
- Text-to-Speech: Enabled
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- Lending: Enabled
- Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #279,628 Paid in Kindle Store (See Top 100 Paid in Kindle Store)
This 60 page pamphlet was originally written in 1944 and re-published in 2001 with minor edits. I am surprised this is the first review, so I will make it longer. It is a gem of practical advice on how to succeed in an engineering organization as an engineer and manager. It should be a must read for everyone in this field. It is amazing how relevant all the advice from 1944 is still today. People don't change! The book was probably written by a mechanical engineer, but was 100% relevant to me - a software engineer and will likely be equally relevant to other cubical dwellers with engineering degrees and their managers.
The language style of the book was preserved from 40s edition and makes the book even more entertaining to read, but I do take its advice seriously. The advice in the book is very simple and aimed at helping novices adapt to engineering environment faster. Good refresher for everyone though.
The advice is related to how to communicate with manager, co-workers and, in general, how to behave to succeed in an engineering organization without sacrificing your principals. It emphasizes that your communication skills are more important than any technical skills you have. Simple things like "strive to be concise" (I wish I was in this review), "be careful of accuracy of your statements", "don't invade domain of another department without consent or fire may erupt", "cultivate the habit of seeking people's opinions", "promises, schedules and estimates are necessary", "show interest in what your employees are doing", " do all you can to protect the personal interests of your subordinates and their families", and my favorite: "do all you can to see that your subordinates get all the salary to which they are entitled". :) There is actually more stuff for managers in this pamphlet, but, as it correctly notes, every aspiring engineer will, over time, have some managerial tasks. All in all, a great quick read to keep you on your game.
By Krot
I read this book in 1990 when I started my Engineering career. I purchased copies of it for the engineers in my department at the time and have always remembered it's advice. I have re-read it several times and and count this little book as one of my most valuable posessions. I still have my original, beaten and worn.
By Frank Wear
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