Member Spotlight: Dale Herzog, Medical Device CAD Engineer
At Work It DAILY, we call our members “Workplace Renegades.” A Workplace Renegade is a person who believes in themselves and joins our community to...
Is It “Smart” To Use Smart Numbering Systems?
Many times during my career, I have been faced with a dilemma: will we develop an intelligent numbering system or do we utilize an increasing...
Daily Management Meeting â For An Engineering (Or Any Professional) Team?
Why do I talk to my team every day?
In lean principles, many manufacturing teams have a daily management or âstand-upâ meeting at the beginning of...
Process Control: Do You Have Dandelions In Your Yard?
Years ago, I heard a saying… âHow can you ask your neighbor to clean up his yard when you have dandelions on your own lawn?â
We...
Lean Principles Of Waste In Engineering
Can engineering benefit from the lean principles of waste? The simple answer is yes!
To begin, what are the lean wastes?
TIM WOOD â Who Is This...
Engineering: Making Connections With A Group Of Introverts
Letâs face facts⦠Most engineers are introverts. We tend to be quiet, reserved, thoughtful, and recluse.
The old joke â how do you identify an extroverted...
Executive Spotlight: The Biggest Misconception About Your Job
There are misconceptions about every job. And the longer you stay in the same line of work, the more misconceptions you’ll hear from those not...
Is It Better To Be âRight” Or âRight Nowâ?
In business, time is money. Wasted time is a LOT of money. When you are completing an assignment, are engineers better off getting their work...
Revision Control â The Foundation Of Any Engineering Effort
What is revision control?
Simply put, revision control is the management of changes over time. If an object is released for use outside of development, a...
Executive Spotlight: How These Leaders Have Changed As A Result Of The Pandemic
The disruption caused by the COVID-19 pandemic spurred change across every industry. Businesses had to change, and so did workersâespecially leaders, who also had to...
How Playing TETRIS® Teaches Lessons In Strategy
Nearly every day, I play TETRIS® âB-Typeâ to awaken my brain. The games are short, and my goal is to clear three consecutive games.
Playing helps...
Executive Spotlight: How Different Industries Are Reacting To A Shifting Economy
For the first two quarters of 2022, we have seen the market contract. This is considered a sign of a recession. To shine some light...
