Essential Soft Skills for the Technical Professional Part 3

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Matthew Morris,Sage B. Hobbs,Jason Toth

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1. Introduction

1. Introduction to the 3-Part Course Series.mp4

05:49

2. Introduction to Part 3 - Teamwork and Leadership.mp4

01:32

2. Meetings and Collaboration

1.1 Handout - Meeting Agenda Template.pdf

1.2 Handout - Meeting Leaders Checklist.pdf

1.3 Handout - Meeting minutes template.pdf

1. Introduction.mp4

10:18

2. Qualities of a Successful Meeting and Three Stages of a Meeting.mp4

05:07

3. Stage 1 - Preparation.mp4

08:23

4. Stage 2 - Conducting the Meeting.mp4

09:00

5. Stage 3 - Follow-Up.mp4

03:52

6. Tips for Successful Meetings.mp4

16:20

7. Virtual Meetings and Conclusion.mp4

15:11

3. Teamwork and Team-Building

1.1 Handout - Being a Good Teammate.pdf

1.2 Handout - Team Building Process.pdf

1.3 Handout - Team Roles .pdf

1.4 Handout - Virtual Teamwork Tools Checklist.pdf

1. Introduction and Groups vs. Teams.mp4

09:33

2. Phases of Team Development.mp4

10:32

3. Team Roles and Dynamics.mp4

10:33

4. Qualities of High-Performing, Cohesive Teams.mp4

09:57

5. Part 1 - Trust and Teams Trust Fundamentals.mp4

13:48

6. Part 2 - Trust and Teams Relational Trust.mp4

10:20

7. Teambuilding Fundamentals.mp4

08:08

8. Tools to Facilitate Teamwork.mp4

12:45

9. How to be a Good Teammate and Conclusion.mp4

06:18

4. Team Decision-Making

1. Introduction.mp4

13:30

2. Avoiding Groupthink.mp4

13:15

3. Achieving Buy-In.mp4

05:35

4. Team Decision Dynamics and Process.mp4

09:17

5. Core Values for Team Decision-Making.mp4

03:57

6. Team Decision Tools and Techniques.mp4

14:00

5. Leadership

1. Introduction. Leaders and Managers. Are Leaders Born or Made.mp4

05:11

2. Bend Nails with the Troops.mp4

05:35

3. Build a Following and Knock Down Barriers.mp4

03:48

4. Lofty Goals. Simplify the Message. Empower People. Everyone is Different..mp4

04:10

5. Humility. Decisive. Attitude..mp4

03:23

6. Calm Demeanor. Do the Work. Integrity. Excuses..mp4

05:07

7. Drive Hard, but be Flexible. Celebrate Victories. Follow..mp4

03:10

8. Continuous Improvement and Conclusion.mp4

01:27

6. Part 3 Conclusion - Teamwork, Collaboration and Leadership

1. Part 3 Conclusion - Teamwork, Collaboration and Leadership.mp4

00:45

Description

Teamwork and Collaboration

What You'll Learn?

Essential skills which are often overlooked in a technical career field
Meetings and Collaboration
Teamwork and Team-Building
Team Decision-Making
Leadership

Who is this for?

Anyone in a technical career field seeking to improve your ability to work on teams, collaborate, conduct meetings, make collective decisions and exercise proven leadership principles.

What You Need to Know?

There are no prerequisites for this course.

More details

Description
Problems are rarely 100% technical.Â They require communication, connection, self-management, teamwork and collaboration.Â Learn the essential skills which are often overlooked. These skills are not taught in school. Improve your ability to solve problems, thrive on teams and lead others.Â This course is taught through the lens of the technical professional. Learn from three instructors with a combined 65 years of professional experience.Â
This is Part THREE of the three-part series. In this part of the course, you'll learn about teamwork, collaboration and leadership.Â Taught by two former military officers, the principles described in these lessons have been proven to work.Â You will learn how to conduct meetings efficiently and effectively to improve collaboration.Â Then you'll learn the foundations for building teams and how to work together.Â It's not often that we think about how to make decisions as a team.Â The team decision-making lesson will give you a framework to follow.Â To wrap up the course, you'll be exposed to leadership fundamentals that work.Â Regardless of your position in an organization, you can be a leader and inspire others.Â
This course is built for the technical professional.Â We understand your work because we're in the technical field ourselves.Â Our objective is to pass on tools and techniques that we wish we had earlier in our careers.Â If you can incorporate these skills in your professional and personal life, you'll make a bigger impact on your teams and have the tools to emerge as a leader.
Who this course is for:
Anyone in a technical career field seeking to improve your ability to work on teams, collaborate, conduct meetings, make collective decisions and exercise proven leadership principles.

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Matt Morris is a registered professional engineer and has extensive experience in many aspects of the engineering and construction industry. He holds a BS and MS in Civil Engineering from the University of Colorado, Boulder. In his roles as a civil engineering officer in the U.S. Air Force and a project manager for a major commercial general contractor, Matt has led over 160 projects totaling over $1 Billion. As a professor at the United States Military Academy at West Point, the University of Colorado Boulder and Colorado School of Mines, Matt has taught over 1,800 students through 16 different university courses. Matt’s experience spans across many markets, including federal government, public works, healthcare, higher education, hospitality, manufacturing, laboratory, pharmaceutical, corporate, heavy civil and water conveyance. Additionally, Matt’s varied roles have enabled him to manage every phase of a project as an owner, contractor and designer. Matt is currently a Senior Instructor in the Department of Civil, Environmental and Architectural Engineering at the University of Colorado, Boulder.

Sage B. Hobbs

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Sage's passion for maximizing human potential has led to over 20 years of experience working in public, private, and not-for-profit sectors. Her speciality is relational leadership and communication, working with mission-driven leaders to create organizational cultures that ensure greater success and satisfaction. From global companies to public eduction, Sage is known for facilitating uncomfortable conversations that support growth, connection, and inclusivity. She holds a Bachelor's Degree with honors from the University of Pennsylvania and a Master's Degree from the University of Colorado at Denver. Sage is also an author and podcast host.

Jason Toth

Instructor's Courses

Jason Toth is a retired U.S. Army Engineer Officer with 20 years experience as a combat and civil engineer leading infrastructure and heavy civil works projects. Jason led several US Army engineering organizations in rebuilding host-nation infrastructure overseas and partnered with federal, state and local government leaders to plan, design, build and repair infrastructure across the United States. As a professor at the United State Military Academy at West Point Jason taught eight courses and developed future engineer leaders of character. He has a passion for the leadership role engineers have in our Nation, infrastructure sustainability and resilience, building collaborative teams, and engineering education. Jason holds a bachelor’s degree in civil engineering from the United States Military Academy at West Point and masters degree in civil engineering from Stanford University and geological engineering from University of Missouri-Rolla. Jason is a registered professional engineer and is currently the program manger for an international construction firm.

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