Collaborating with Engineers

🚀 Course Title: Collaborating with Engineers

🎓 Headline: How to Build Trust and Foster Cross-Functional Relationships

Course Description:

Collaborating with engineers is not just a skill for tech companies; it's an integral part of successful project outcomes across industries. For non-engineers, the highly technical language and thought processes of their engineering colleagues can sometimes seem like a foreign dialect. This can lead to challenges in building a climate of trust, partnering across functions, managing projects, and navigating career conversations.

🔍 Understanding the Gap Engineers often work with complex problems that require a deep understanding of technical details. Non-engineers, on the other hand, may struggle to comprehend these intricacies, which can create barriers in communication and collaboration. This course is designed to bridge this gap.

🌟 Course Offering: This engaging and insightful course is led by husband and wife team, Michael Riegel (an engineer) and Deborah Grayson Riegel (a non-engineer), who are both executive coaches and authors. They bring their unique perspectives and a wealth of knowledge to teach you how to partner more effectively with engineers, enhancing collaboration in work and life.

🎉 Why This Course Stands Out:

• Taught with Humor & Heart: Forget the dry, boring courses. This one is filled with practical advice, real-world examples, and a touch of humor to keep you engaged.
• Expert Instructors: Learn from two seasoned professionals who understand both sides of the collaboration equation.
• Tactical Skills: Develop communication skills, manage conflicts effectively, enhance problem-solving abilities, and more!

In This Course, You Will:

🚀 Learning Outcomes: 1. Communicate Across Technical Boundaries: Learn to bridge the gap between technical and non-technical professionals with effective communication skills. 2. Cultivate Collaborative Mindsets: Foster a positive working relationship with engineers and other technical team members. 3. Master Conflict Resolution: Discover specific language and strategies to manage conflicts and resolve issues that may arise during collaborative projects. 4. Leverage Expertise for Problem Solving: Enhance your problem-solving abilities by integrating the expertise of engineers into your thought process. 🕒 Improve Time Management : Learn how to improve productivity with engineers, even when perfectionism takes the lead. 5. Delegate Effectively: Manage tasks and projects effectively, even if you don't fully understand the technical details. 6. Provide Constructive Feedback: Learn how to give feedback in a way that engineers will understand and act upon. 7. Maximize 1:1 Meetings: Ensure your one-on-one meetings with engineers are impactful and productive. 8. Learn Project Management Basics: Get up to speed on the project management principles that your engineering colleagues might know intuitively. 9. Encourage Early Issue Escalation: Promote a proactive approach to problem-solving within technical teams.

Through a blend of videos, demonstrations, handouts, and supplemental readings, this course will equip you with a better understanding of what motivates engineers and how to inspire and encourage them to take action.

Join us for a transformative learning experience that will enhance your collaborations with engineering teams and beyond!

Instructors:

• Michael Riegel, MBA, ACC, PMP
• Deborah Grayson Riegel, MSW, PCC

Together, they will guide you through the ins and outs of fostering productive cross-functional relationships. Sign up today to elevate your collaboration skills and transform your professional interactions! 🌟✨