What Type Of Person Thrives In The Civil Engineering Industry, According To A Civil Engineer Project Manager At Terracina Design
Boston, a Civil Engineer Project Manager, identifies a key to success in construction as a willingness to learn and listen, stating that "the people that do the best are the people are willing to listen to the person with 20-25 years experience". This is coupled with a proactive approach to problem-solving, exemplified by their "three rule" of seeking three diverse opinions before making decisions, resulting in a "better answer every time".
Problem-Solving, Communication, Teamwork, Willingness to Learn, Openness to Feedback
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Boston Blake
Civil Engineer Project Manager
Terracina Design
Texas Tech University 2013
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Engineering - Civil
Architecture, Construction & Design
Operations and Project Management
Video Highlights
1. Those who thrive in civil engineering are willing to listen and learn from others' experiences.
2. A collaborative approach, seeking multiple perspectives, leads to better solutions.
3. Humility and a willingness to admit when you don't know something are crucial for success in the field.
Transcript
Boston, how would you describe people who typically thrive in the construction industry?
People who really thrive in construction or civil engineering, or probably anything, learn a lot every day. You discover what doesn't work and what does.
I think a lot of big problems arise because people come in with egos, thinking they know everything. The people who do the best are willing to listen to those with 20 or 25 years of experience.
They have a lot of different ideas and thoughts about situations you might be going through. It's always great to ask questions.
I live by a three-rule principle, which I teach everyone I work with. I'll ask three different people for three different opinions on how to do the exact same thing. You'll get three different perspectives.
I then take tidbits from all of them and come up with a better answer. I feel like that leads to a better solution every time.
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