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Written by: Trevor Manning, Consultant, Author, Trainer, and Instructor, UW–Madison John leaned forward for effect and repeated his point, “Sally, I am just stating the facts. Bill is not pulling his weight and you tend to overlook his behavior to avoid conflict. If you stop looking at this emotionally, you’ll see I’m right.“ John …
Why Communication, Influence, and Leadership Matter as Much as Technical Expertise Written by: Susan Ottmann, MS, BS, Director of Professional Programs, UW–Madison For many engineers, career success has long been defined by technical skill, designing, building, and solving problems with precision. But today’s engineering challenges do not happen in isolation. They require cross-functional teams, organizational buy-in, …
By: Heather Smith Navigating the dual role of an engineering project manager (EPM) is a unique and challenging journey. Imagine being at the crossroads of technical innovation and strategic planning, where every decision you make impacts both the engineering team and the project’s success. If you’re an exceptional project manager, some might question your engineering …
Dr. Erick Oberstar is the new Program Director for Power Electronics, Machines, and Drives at UW-Madison’s InterPro, bringing 27+ years of expertise in AI/ML, electrification, and automation.
Root Cause Analysis (RCA) is the process of identifying the source(s) of a problem to provide corresponding solutions at the root level. Often, this tool is limited to a specific aspect of the operation, however, by expanding RCA throughout your organization, you can prevent the reoccurrence of systemic issues. In this article from Jon Wellik, we cover three recommendations for sustaining a problem-solving culture in your team with RCA.
Across all industries, the buzz about Artificial Intelligence (AI), Machine Learning (ML) and ChatGPT is hard to ignore. In 2024, we urge you to understand these tools and recognize how they will shape the future of your role and business. Definitions Artificial Intelligence (AI): Computer systems that mimic human intelligence for learning, pattern analysis, and …