Oct 29, 2018 in the book the effective engineer, edmund lau suggests leverage as a yardstick for effectiveness. The result is a collection of lessons chronicled in his book, the effective engineer. The book comprises four parts and sixteen chapters. Because civil engineers interface regularly with local government, the concluding chapter describes local government organization and funding mechanisms for projects. Myths about engineers as leaders assessing engineering leadership potential becoming better leaders using reflection and social techniques identifying the engineer leaders mission.
May 09, 2019 i started reading this book the effective engineer by edmond lau. While books, classes, and seminars on leadership can help you become a better leader, they pale in comparison to another method of leadership development. The 22month adventure to write, edit, and ship the book, with all of its pits of despair and peak moments, has been one of the proudest accomplishments of my career. Jan 15, 2017 last month we finished reading the effective engineer by edmond lau in the book club at work. For instance, if you want to be an aerospace engineer. The history of the engineer follow elon musk on a journey from south africa to mars beganin2006wheni readabookaboutpeakoil. The effective engineer how to leverage your efforts in software engineering to make a disproportionate and meaningful impact edmond lau sample chapter 2014 edmond lau.
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Effective communication skills 11 introduction effective communication skills so if we look at communication from another angle, it involves the perception of the information as much as the delivery of that information. It covers topics like how imposing overtime work can destroy a teams ability to gel, how listening. Jun 11, 2015 the book is actually available on kindle through my website. Dec 28, 2017 to sell this content first create and exploit an insecurity in jr. Ive just copypasted it from somewhere over the internet, but i cannot. The effective engineer by edmond lau youll get a 250page, professionally edited book, packed with stories and hundreds of strategies and lessons. The effective engineer part iiia april 17, 2019 april 15, 2019 damodar. Get hundreds of actionable tips and habits in the effective engineer a book that has already become required reading for many engineering teams. Its purpose, per the subtitle, is to tell you how to leverage your efforts in software engineering to make a. The effective engineer download ebook pdf, epub, tuebl, mobi. It has become part of my quality library and key reference book. Oberlender this book presents the principles and techniques for managing engineering and construction projects from the initial concerting phase, through design. This researchbacked book by two software consultants discusses the many dynamics within projects and teams and set me on a path to thinking about topics like how to build effective engineering teams and what makes a good engineering culture. Quips edmond lau on how to become a more effective engineer.
Today marks the 3year anniversary of me selfpublishing my book, the effective engineer. In other words, we can define communication as the art and process of. The book start of with definition of leverage and talks about how to increase leverage. How do the most effective engineers make their efforts, their teams, and their careers more successful. The effective engineer is a comprehensive tour of our industrys collective wisdom written with clarity.
Why is the effective engineer not available on kindle. This book is all about being an effective engineer. Introducing the effective engineer the only book designed specifically for todays software engineers, based on extensive interviews with engineering leaders at top tech companies, and packed with hundreds of actionable habits and techniques to accelerate your career plus, get the extra boost to jumpstart your progress even further with a suite of complementary tools. An ebook is an electronic book, one you read digitally on your computer, laptop screen, ipad, smartphone or on devices called ebook readers like the kindle nook device. File delivery method an email will be sent to your ebay login email address with a link to download the file. Effective performance engineering moving the practice of. Youll get a 250page, professionally edited book, packed with stories and hundreds of strategies and lessons. Mar 16, 2015 12 most influential books every software engineer needs to read published on march 16, 2015 march 16, 2015 200 likes 30 comments. Widely considered one of the best practical guides to programming, steve mcconnells original code complete has been helping developers write better software for more than a decade. Leverage is the return on investment for the effort that is put in. The senior software engineer shows you simple techniques for fixing bugs, implementing features, and getting things done quickly. The effective engineer booksamillion online book store.
For two years, i embarked on a quest seeking an answer to one question. Its called the effective engineer but it can be really useful for everyone involved in the software product building process. The most effective engineers the ones who have risen to b. Even though edmonds ideas are obvious, i think i needed someone to tell me that. Top 10 books on how to improve effective communication skills. The book is an effective primer for engineering communication and is presented in a style that is accessible to college students and engineering practitioners. I recommend this book, especially to junior midlevel software engineer.
The effective engineer how to maximize your impact. Combining edmund laus equation of leverage gives me a whole new perspective of its definition. The book is divided into 3 parts and my idea here is to write 3 blog posts one for each. The book covers a wide array of industries, including medical and pharmaceutical, aerospace, manufacturing, and more. The effective engineer is a selfpublished book by edmund lau, a silicon valley software engineer who also drifted as is so common in silicon valley into mentoring, organizing, and speaking to other software engineers. Click download or read online button to get the effective engineer book now. In this talk, edmond will share the most valuable ins. The number one book imho to read if you are going to be a great software engineer. In fact, it is one of the three books i think all programmers would benefit from reading the other two. To be a successful engineer, take as many math and science classes as you can during middle and high school. Apr 17, 2019 again i started reading this book the effective engineer by edmond lau. As an individual, though, the main thing to question is the extent to i read this book with a friend from work during a time when both of us were feeling rather cynical. Five books every effective engineer should read and the. Introducing the effective engineer the only book designed specifically for todays software engineers, based on extensive interviews with engineering leaders at top tech companies, and packed with hundreds of techniques to accelerate your career.
The first main concept of the book is that you should be always analyzing what is the most impactful thing you can do, and focus on doing it. The glowing quotes from engineering management are there because yes, it paints a good portrait of effective engineering work, that they would want to have on their teams. I havent listed my book through amazons kindle store, however. Simple, effective public speaking tips for engineers. Introducing the effective engineer the only book designed specifically for todays software engineers, based on extensive interviews with engineering leaders at top tech companies, and packed with hundreds of actionable habits and techniques to accelerate your career.
I started reading this book the effective engineer by edmond lau. Last month we finished reading the effective engineer by edmond lau in the book club at work. Effective altruism is a philosophy and social movement that advocates using evidence and reasoning to determine the most effective ways to benefit others 2. Introducing the effective engineer the only book designed specifically for todays software engineers, based on extensive interviews with engineering leaders. Ive just copypasted it from somewhere over the internet, but i cannot remember what exactly the original source is. Almost every engineer starting at asana makes at least one substantial mistake that might have been avoided if they internalized whats written in this book. Edmond joined me on our podcast to share what makes an effective engineer, the layers of product and organizational complexity that often block them, strategies for prioritizing work, and much more. Aug 08, 2019 to be a successful engineer, take as many math and science classes as you can during middle and high school. Effective engineer leaders dont become so overnight, they must evolve. I didnt produce the content presented here the outline from edmond laus book. Youll be the most valuable engineer on your team in no time. Engineers or fresh job seekers in technology by saying they are not an effective engineer unless they buy this book package and read the content and then they too will be part of the club and work at a big name brand company. How to leverage your efforts in software engineering. The senior software engineer 11 practices of an effective technical leader.
How to become an effective software engineer better. The effective engineer is a compilation of software engineering techniques sprinkled with technology war stories on increasing the impact of. Mar 19, 2015 this book is all about being an effective engineer. Edmond writes about things which are apparent and should be know by everyone. Roman, author of a new ieeeusa ebook, public speaking for engineers.
Dec 21, 2018 the effective engineer by edmond lau is a strange book. In fact, youll also get pdf and epub versions as well when you purchase a digital copy. He shares his experience and others in the industry whom he has work or interviewed. Now this classic book has been fully updated and revised with. The effective engineer by edmond lau renaldi medium. In other words, we can define communication as the art and process of creating and sharing ideas.
Engineers or fresh job seekers in technology by saying they are not an effective engineer unless they buy this bookpackage and read the content and then they too will be part of the club and work at a big name brand company. I strongly recommend buying the book and reading it atleast once. Project management for engineering and construction by garold d. In the book the effective engineer, edmund lau suggests leverage as a yardstick for effectiveness. The book is actually available on kindle through my website. When you go to college, major in engineering, and take electives that will help you in your specialty. The effective engineer by edmond lau is a strange book. Each chapter ends with a summary of actionable habits that you can. Again i started reading this book the effective engineer by edmond lau. To sell this content first create and exploit an insecurity in jr.
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