Virtual Learning

The Communicative Engineer - How to Ask, Listen, Write, Speak and Use Visuals

• Jan 14, 2025 (10:00 - 11:30 am CT; 9:00 - 10:30 am MT)
  Virtual Learning (desktop/laptop and mobile devices)

Registration

A webinar link will be emailed 2 days prior to the presentation.

The above opportunity and more can be accessed by visiting the TLN Learning Management System (LMS).

Description

Practicing engineers spend about half of their work time communicating, that is, asking, listening, writing, speaking, and using visuals to convey ideas, information, and feelings from one person to one or more others. There is some truth in the stereotypical image of engineers, that is, too many engineers communicate poorly. That deficiency can be corrected with this presentation's multi-modal approach-asking, listening, writing, speaking, and use of visuals. This presentation will share concepts and ideas to improve communication as well as better understand the needs of the recipients.

Speaker(s)

Stuart "Stu" Walesh, PhD, PE, F.NSPE, Dist.M.ASCE, an independent consultant-teacher-author, earned a BSCE from Valparaiso University, a MSE from Johns Hopkins University, and a PhD in engineering from the University of Wisconsin. Prior to beginning his consultancy, he practiced in government and for an engineering firm and held various positions at Valparaiso University and the University of Wisconsin.

Target Audience

All Engineers, Technicians, and anyone else seeking to improve their communication skills as well as better understand various communication styles.