“What I like to say is that engineers are people too. So the same things that people face, engineers are gonna face, but it's dealing with interruptions in distractions.” - Dr. James Bryant 

 

In this episode of Engineer Your Success Podcast, Dr. James Bryant shares how engineers can manage their time effectively, prioritize tasks, and ensure successful completion of projects. Through interviews with LinkedIn survey respondents, we'll explore the common challenges that engineers face when trying to achieve a healthy balance between professional and personal obligations. Learn how to master crucial conversations and win at work while still maintaining a healthy home life. Tune in today for tips and techniques to help you engineer success!

Let’s dive in!

 

[00:00 - 04:37] Tips, Tools, and Techniques to Engineer Team Success Through Management and Product

• Survey conducted on LinkedIn to determine common challenges engineering professionals face in achieving success

• Over 60 responses received from survey sent to over 300 engineering professionals 

• How to engineer team success through management and product

 

[04:38 - 09:30] Managing Time Effectively: Common Challenges Faced by Engineers and the Impact of Stress, Burnout, and Distractions

• Managing time effectively is a common challenge for engineers

• Challenges includes:

• • Adhering to tight deadlines

  • Juggling multiple tasks and projects

  • Competing priorities

 

[09:31 - 14:43] Learn How to Win at Work and Home with Engineer Your Success' Three Questions and Success On Ramp

• Work-life balance is important for success

• 3 questions to consider:

• • Do you want to win at work?

  • Do you want to win at home?

  • Are you winning at both?

 

[14:44 – 19:29] Closing Segment

• 5 Time Management Strategies to Help Your Team Finish Projects On Time and On Budget:

• • Set clear objectives and milestones

  • Prioritize tasks as a team 

  • Delegate tasks effectively 

  • Establish communication protocols 

  • Implement collaborative time management techniques

• Parting Notes

 

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You have the strength of a hero within you. Check out my website www.engineeryoursuccessnow.com and learn how to unlock your potential and achieve success both in business and in life.

 

Podcast Episodes Resources:

·      Ep. 79 - Three Strategies to Boost Your Personal Productivity

 

·      Ep. 80 – Productivity Techniques to Help You Conquer Overwhelm and Stay on Track

 

·      Ep. 85 – Tips for Overcoming the Top 2 Challenges for Engineering Professionals

 

·      Ep. 86 –7 Tips Engineers can use for more effective Communication

 

Register for the Engineer Your Success On-Ramp: http://bit.ly/3SUeilY

 

Additional Effective Communication Resources

https://www.engineeryoursuccessnow.com/blog/communicating-effectively-3-practical-tips-for-getting-your-message-across/

 

Tweetable Quotes:

“You gotta manage the other ongoing responsibilities.” - Dr. James Bryant 

“Make sure that you're clearly communicating the objectives, clearly communicating what it is that you need done, and what your expectations are.” - Dr. James Bryant