I was speaking recently with a CAD Manager who said that his firm did not really embrace the concept of people in their firm being thought leaders. They may not have come out and stated that, but they set up roadblocks and hurdles that may discourage employees from easily “speaking up” through writing or speaking […]
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Continuing the Thought Leadership discussion… Formal Speaking will take you to the next level. There are many places to get started in formal speaking. I would suggest that you start by volunteering to present something at you local user group. This is usually a more informal setting that allows you to work the kinks out […]
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Continuing the flow of posts on Thought Leadership… We have covered the introduction of the topic and how some may want to gain voice in the industry that they are working or at the office/firm they are with. The reason for this is to gain some level of input into the conversations that surround CAD. […]
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I continue the topic of becoming a Thought Leader… Several areas that you may get involved in, when viewed properly, combine into a mixture that can place you at the top of your field and garners the respect of outsiders. These areas include speaking, writing, industry volunteerism, conference attendance, and having a web presence. Let’s […]
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Some of you may remember the commercials that would show people bending their ears to listen to Mr. Hutton? “When E.F. Hutton speaks, people listen,” was the slogan. It was the investment advice that was being given that everyone wanted to hear. While you may not be giving advice on stocks, bonds and investments, you […]
I have mentioned several items to review or check off the list when you have a new hire come into your office. Here are a few last ones. Check back with them often – don’t let them fend for themselves. Return to their cubicle and chat with them from time to time. Ask if they […]
More info on what to discuss with a new hire… Get them into training – No matter what level of expertise they have, everyone needs training. At the very least you should train them in the proper use of the CAD Standard. You should develop levels of training that address new hires. Differing lenghts and […]
We have been going through a hiring spurt at my firm and with that comes the inevitable orientation process for the new person. This includes not only showing them where the restroom, coffee bar and lunch room are located, but also getting them started down the path of “fitting in”. From the CAD perspective this […]
I just received the latest ZweigWhite Information Technology Survey for 2008. It provides a wealth of information to see where the industry is going and how you may stack up. It is an annual survey of A/E firms. This year 129 firms participated. Data was collected during Jan, Feb and March of 2008. I eagerly […]
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