'Soft' skills for engineers

An iceberg and its reflection on the sea - the parts below the waterline represent the ‘soft’ skills in the ‘T’ of skills that are not easily seen

Only a small percentage of an iceberg lies above the waterline and its reflection only shows what can be seen on the surface, not what lies within or underneath. This article by Perspectiv’s Nikki Barker focuses on ways for engineers to ‘look below the waterline’ and develop their ‘soft’ skills using tools such as the ‘T’ of skills and competencies, reflection and VIEW: An Assessment of Problem Solving Style.

The article appeared in Gas International, the official journal of IGEM (The Institution of Gas Engineers & Managers).

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