List Of Topics – Engineer & Communicate

List Of Topics – Engineer & Communicate

Overview

Is there “A Better Way”. The following List Of Topics – Engineer & Communicate focuses on the 3R Engineer & Communicate Philosophy.  There are many, many established training courses and systems across all areas of Engineering, IT and Management which are designed to help us to be successful at what we do. It could be Six Sigma, Deep Dive, Agile, Waterfall or any number of other methodologies.
The people who work in these fields are constantly upgrading and re designing the wheel, in order to improve and (of course) squeeze more cash out of us.

Consequently, there are times when your head can be spinning due to the amount of new or regurgitated methodology. And of course it is easy get caught up in the whirlwind of pressure. Different companies have different systems and you can bet that if you move to a different company, they will have a different system – which you will need to learn.

As a result, it can be easy to forget or overlook basic Engineering or Management principles. Therefore it can always be a very good idea to stand back and take a few minutes to clear your head.  This will then give you the opportunity to Review and Refresh on a regular basis which may then lead to a Reset.

So….. Take that 5 minute break and review the following –  List Of Topics – Engineer & Communicate.

• 5 WHY ANALYSIS
  • Root Cause Analysis tool.
• BULLET POINT
  • Make it simple, concise and easy to understand.
• CHANGE & HOW TO ENGINEER CHANGE
  • How to Engineer a culture of change for a Better Way with 3R.
• CLEAR MESSAGE
  • Make sure that all are singing from the same song sheet.
• CLEAR VISION
  • All need to see the same picture without distraction.
• CUT TO THE CHASE
  • Be direct and focus on the end game.
• CYA – COVER YOUR ANATOMY
  • Always cover your anatomy in case something comes back to “bite”.
• UNDERSTANDING DESIGN INTENT
  • Ensure that there is a very clear understanding of what the outcome shall be.
• DO-DUMP-DELEGATE
  • Don’t get crushed by too much workload.
• DOCUMENTATION
  • If it’s not documented – It didn’t happen.
• ENGINEERING COMMUNICATION
  • Good and effective communication is vital to success.
• ENGINEERING DRAWINGS FOR MINOR WORKS
  • Even minor works generally need detailed Engineering Drawings.
• ENGINEERING THE 3R WAY
  • Always working for a Better Way with 3R.
• ENGINEERING TIME LINE
  • There is always a need to have effective and measurable control.
• HASTEN SLOWLY
  • Maximum effort does not always equate to maximum results.
• KISS PRINCIPLE
  • Overview of the KISS principle – Keep It Simple Stupid.
• LOGICAL ACTIONS – ILLOGICAL RESULTS
  • Make sure that 2+2 does in fact equal 4.
• MEETINGS AGENDA
  • Keep those meetings productive and “on track”.
• MINUTE ALL MEETINGS
  • Keep accurate records of all meetings.
• MOTIVATION
  • Keep that fire in the belly burning.
• PAPER TRAIL – ALWAYS KEEP
  • Record key data and CYA in case something comes back to “bite”.
• PERSONAL TRAINERS
  • Is there a need for an extra personal “edge”.
• POSITIVE LISTENING
  • All need to clearly hear and understand the message.
• PROJECT DECISION TIME
  • When to press the “Go” or “No Go” buttons.
• PRE START MEETINGS
  • You need to know were you are going “before” the journey starts.
• PROJECT MANAGE – THE EASY WAY
  • An overview of key factors.
• SAYINGS
  • Sometimes we forget and a reminder gets us back on track.
• SPORTS TEAM METHODOLOGY FOR SUCCESS
  • Can we learn from successful sports teams.
• THE DEVIL’S ADVOCATE IN ENGINEERING
  • Can the proposed work – be it project or routine – stand up to scrutiny.
• VERBAL INSTRUCTION – COPY EXISTING MACHINE COMPONENTS
  • Copying or re engineering existing machine parts can lead to many traps.
• VERBAL INSTRUCTION – FIXED MACHINE GUARDING
  • Verbal instruction with no Engineering drawings can lead to many misunderstandings.
• VERBAL INSTRUCTION – “IN LINE” MACHINE GUARDING
  • Verbal instruction with no Engineering drawings can lead to many misunderstandings.
• VERBAL INSTRUCTION – REPLACE “LIKE WITH LIKE”
  • Without an Engineering solution, the same issues can keep arising.
• WORK BREAKDOWN STRUCTURE – WBS
  • Work Breakdown Structure – Plan each element of the job – in detail.

 

Not Only – But Also

• Open List Of Topics – Engineering Nostalgia for pages of Old Engineer Memories.
• Regardless of your current status – always ask the question – Is there a Better Way and
  visit the 3R web page for an overview of the 3R Philosophy    Review – Refresh – Reset.
• Whenever possible – always follow the KISS Principle
• Challenge yourself and your colleagues with an Engineering Quiz
• Check out Engineering Odd Bits for odd subject matter – including humor and comment.