Conflict ResolutionNov 02 2011 When the going gets tough, the tough… compute, avoid, accommodate, compromise, and, finally, collaborate. That’s the positive progression in moving from a confrontational situation to a solution. Learning how to communicate effectively in such situations is a key component in leadership development. During the Friday afternoon session of the ASCE 2011 conference, Kyle Twitchell presented… Infrastructure needs a cheering sectionJul 14 2011 Paul Levy, former director of the Massachusetts Water Resource Authority (MWRA), contributed an excellent article in Commonwealth Magazine (Summer 2011). The article: “Down the Drain: Infrastructure Needs a Cheering Section”, discusses issues related to infrastructure maintenance (and lack of maintenance). This is a timely, well-written article that frames the difficult debate on how it’s always… Discussion of “Master Builder: Historical Icon” by Eric L. FlavellJun 28 2011 In a forum article, “Master Builder: Historical Icon”, in April 2011 LME, Eric Flavell discusses the historic development of the role of “master builder”. In the past, a “master builder” was an individual largely responsible for design/construction of a project. In his article, Mr. Flavell wonders if reintroduction of the idea of master builder today… Time for Action for Engineering Education ReformMar 04 2011 This is a summary of an article on reforming engineering education that is scheduled to be published in the “Leadership and Management in Engineering” journal, July 2011 issue. It is posted on behalf of its author, Merlin D. Kirchenman, P.E., CPC, M.ASCE, M.AIC. The topic of reforming engineering education has been studied and debated… Lake Champlain Bridge – ProgressMar 01 2011 Construction is proceeding on the new Lake Champlain Bridge. Here is a photo of construction of approach piers, and placement of some early steel girders. You can also follow along at a group Facebook page: http://www.facebook.com/#!/pages/Lake-Champlain-Bridge-Coalition/207130615774 This page is interesting in that it has been a focus point for the surrounding communities in their dealing… Gulf Disaster – Discussion of Engineering ResponsibilitiesNov 24 2010 Discussion in ENR on engineering responsibility related to the Gulf oil rig disaster. Letter to LMENov 03 2010 A short letter to LME about the condition of our infrastructure and thoughts why. Mentoring at ASCE2010Oct 30 2010 One of the great advantages of attending the ASCE Annual Conference is learning about the benefits that ASCE offers. Sometimes this information can just come from the people you sit next to at lunch, and sometimes, entire sessions are devoted to such opportunities. On Friday, I sat in on a presentation about mentoring and learned… ASCE Leader Education and Development ProgramSep 21 2010 In case you didn’t see it in one of our recent newsletters, here is the notice that appeared about ASCE’s Leader Education and Development Program: “Rising engineering leaders and managers come away with newfound leadership skills and confidence as a result of ASCE’s Leader Education and Development Program. LEAD, an eight-month course of seven formal… |
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