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Basic Qualities of Engineers

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Pre-talk assumptions

• sharing of experience• Basic quality helps in general but not

deterministic• personal view

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Why we discuss this ?

• self-improvement• help others in peer review or recruiting

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How we discuss this ?

• I present : my thoughts and personal experience

• You feedback: agree or disagree

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What are the basic qualities ?

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Passion

• Wikipedia: Passion is an emotion applied to a very strong feeling about a person or thing. Passion is an intense emotion compelling feeling, enthusiasm, or desire for something. The term is also often applied to a lively or eager interest in or admiration for a proposal, cause, or activity or love

• YJ: what I love, determined by gene, natural drive

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Attitude

• Self-motivated• Responsible• YJ: how I deal with things and people,

determined by view/pespective

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Skills: what I can

• Technical– Organizing– Planning– Technology

• Interpersonal– Communication

• Vocal: Presentation• Verbal: Writing

– Leadership– Influence

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Skills: what I can (2)

• Psychological : care– ability to show real concern for others and

knowing how to show that concern in interactions with others

– ability to create harmony in difficult situations– ability to know how to motivate others– ability to understand another's true motives

when interacting with them

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What can we do about this ?

• Find out what you like• Adjust your attitude• Improve what you can• Enjoy a happy life