tsueaa alumni summit 5 essential skills
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Top 5 Essential Skills To SucceedTRANSCRIPT
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Top 5 Essential Skills
To Succeed in Corporate AmericaApril 2015
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THE JOURNEY
Detroit, MI
Career Journey
Electrical Engineering
Operations
Systems Engineering
Program Management
Supply Chain
Los Angeles, CA
Dallas, TX
Boston, MA
London, UK
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UNCONCIOUS BIAS
We all have them…
…a bias that we are unaware of, and which happens
outside of our control. …happens automatically and
is triggered by our brain making quick judgments and
assessments of people and situations, influenced by
our background, cultural environment and personal
experiences
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WHAT ARE YOUR BIASES?
Acknowledge Traditional Biases of Engineers
Lacks
Empathy
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TOP 5 ESSENTIAL SKILLS
Strategic Soft Skills To Succeed in Corporate America
Brand Management
NetworkingCommunication Solutions
CareerPlanning
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PERSONAL BRAND MANAGEMENT
Perception is Reality…of the One Perceiving You
Behaviors
Distinctions
Be Authentic
Alignment
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EFFECTIVE COMMUNICATION
It’s not always WHAT you say…but HOW you say it
• Speak Up & with Purpose
• Body Language
• Email Etiquette
• Social Media
• Active Listener
• Persuasive Negotiation Skills
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SOLUTION DRIVEN EXECUTION
Identify Solutions vs. Just Stating the Problem
Problem
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PROFITABLE RELATIONSHIPS
Relationship Management Requires Active Engagement
• Art of Power Networkingo Become a resource first “The Bank”
o Quality vs Quantity
o Do Your Homework
o Build & Maintain It
• Build Multiple Types of Relationshipso Peers, Mentors, Advocates/Sponsors
o Circle of Management Influence
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CAREER “JOURNEY”
Career Progression May Not Always Be Linear
• Have a Roadmapo Write it Down
o Roadmaps are Dynamic
• Mapping Your Career Journeyo Think Backwards
o Consider Work Life Balance
o Be Proactive
• Share the Journey
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WHAT’S NEXT?
Know Thyself• Myers-Briggs Personality Assessment
• Strengths Finder Assessment
• Independent Assessment
• Ask for feedback
Fill in the Gaps • Training Courses
• Books
• Seminars
• Stretch Assignments
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