Nixing Engineerese

2009 ◽  
Vol 131 (08) ◽  
pp. 30-31
Author(s):  
Jean Thilmany
Keyword(s):  
Soft Skills ◽  
Working Relationships ◽  
Soft Skill ◽  
Skill Levels ◽  
Instant Message ◽  
Management Consultants ◽  
Engineering Department ◽  
Engineering Team ◽  
E Mail

This article focuses on requirement of soft skills for communicating across departments in an organization. Fortunately, laying the foundation for good working relationships with other departments is a learned skill as experienced by management consultants. It starts with evaluating the role of the engineering department in an enterprise and continues with learning how to best communicate with employees of all personalities and skill levels. One soft skill that is easily learned and honed over time is the ability to communicate clearly. Another tip is to treat the person making a request of you the way you would for an outside customer. If another customer request supersedes, explain that to the employee requesting your time. Always take the time to proofread an e-mail or instant message, or any other form of written communication. Always treat employees from other departments just as you would for those in your own engineering team.

The generative role of curiosity in soft skills development for contemporary VUCA environments

2020 ◽  
Vol 33 (5) ◽  
pp. 737-751
Author(s):  
Alison Horstmeyer
Keyword(s):  
Design Methodology ◽  
Soft Skills ◽  
The Body ◽  
Skills Development ◽  
Soft Skill ◽  
Content Type ◽  
A Value ◽  
Skill Gaps ◽  
Practical Implications

PurposeThis paper examines the role of curiosity in volatile, uncertain, complex and ambiguous (VUCA) work contexts.Design/methodology/approachThis conceptual article relied upon an examination of literature about curiosity, VUCA and soft skills.FindingsCuriosity, when encouraged and supported within the workforce, may aid organizations in closing soft skill gaps and better navigating ambiguity, perpetually changing business landscapes, and rapidly advancing technology.Research limitations/implicationsEmpirical research is needed to validate, confirm and further explicate the specific mechanisms and value of curiosity within VUCA environments.Practical implicationsOrganizations need to move beyond espousing a value of curiosity to deliberately and effectively cultivating and supporting it within their employees.Originality/valueAlthough ample research and literature has examined curiosity, soft skills and VUCA environments independently, the body of literature on the specific role of curiosity in such environments is limited.

scholarly journals Assessing Students’ Knowledge and Soft Skills Competency in the Industrial Training Programme: The Employers’ Perspective

2016 ◽  
Vol 8 (1) ◽  
pp. 123 ◽  
Author(s):  
Lim Khong Chiu ◽  
Nor Idayu Mahat ◽  
Basri Rashid ◽  
Norhanim A. Razak ◽  
Hamimi Omar
Keyword(s):  
Communication Skills ◽  
Soft Skills ◽  
Training Programme ◽  
Basic Knowledge ◽  
Educational Institutions ◽  
Industrial Training ◽  
Soft Skill ◽  
Skill Levels ◽  
Five Dimensions ◽  
Service Sectors

<p>The importance of developing soft skills competency among students should be the priority of all the Higher Educational Institutions (HEIs) in order to ensure their graduates are marketable. Therefore, it is essential for HEIs to distinguish the knowledge and soft skill levels of their students so that strategies and intervention could be implemented to rectify their capabilities. The main purpose of this study is to evaluate the knowledge and soft skills competency from the employer’s viewpoints on the Universiti Utara Malaysia (UUM) students participating in the industrial training programme. A total of 438 employers from different industrial backgrounds had participated in this study. A questionnaire consisting of five dimensions of soft skills which are basic knowledge, communication skills, practical skills, leadership, and attitude was utilized to collect data. The results of this study indicate that the employers were satisfied with the knowledge and soft skills competency portrayed by UUM students in preparing themselves for the real work environment. The employers from the service sectors were satisfied with students’ performance in all dimensions of soft skills measured. However, employers from the factory and commerce sector perceived as moderate satisfaction for all dimensions of soft skills. Additionally, the employers of the factory and commerce sector assessed by giving the lowest satisfaction score for “hands-on” skills, but generally they satisfied with the students’ communication skills. The information gathered can provide important insights from the perspective of organizations which is valuable in improving the overall hard and soft skills competency for future professionals and managers.</p>

scholarly journals Peran Teknologi untuk Pengembangan Karir Sekretaris

2019 ◽  
Vol 15 (1) ◽  
pp. 43-50
Author(s):  
Rosidah Rosidah ◽  
Tina Arantika
Keyword(s):  
Information Technology ◽  
Career Development ◽  
Soft Skills ◽  
Technology Skills ◽  
Office Work ◽  
Soft Skill ◽  
Technology Assistance

Pekerjaan Sekretaris dalam kantor membutuhkan media teknologi informasi. Dengan menggunakan bantuan  teknologi  tersebut pekerjaan  kantor dapat efisien dan efektif. Hal tersebut menjadikan  kerja sekretaris lebih produktif.  Karir sekretaris dapat dibangun melalui peningkatakn ketrampilan  teknologi informasi maupun pengembangan soft skill. Perpaduan tersebut  akan lebih mengeksiskan peran sekretaris  dalam memberikan kontribusinya pada kemajuan pimpinan maupun  perusahaan. Dalam tulisan  ini akan dikupas hal-hal penting kemampuan teknologi informasi bagi sekretaris serta kiat mengembangkan karir sekretaris Kata kunci: Teknologi Informasi,  Sekretaris, Karir Sekretaris  Abstract: Role of Technology for Secretary Career Development. Secretary's work in the office requires information technology media. By using technology assistance, office work can be efficient and effective. This makes the work of the secretary more productive. Secretarial careers can be built through enhancing information technology skills and developing soft skills. This combination will further exert the role of secretary in contributing to the progress of the leadership and the company. In this paper, important information technology capabilities for secretaries and tips on developing a career for the secretary will be discussed. Keyword: Information Technology, Secretary, Career Secretary

scholarly journals Accomplishment Motivation and Soft Skill Related to Learning Achievement

2018 ◽  
Vol 2 (2) ◽  
pp. 83
Author(s):  
Diarni Junita ◽  
Suarman Suarman ◽  
Sri Kartikowati
Keyword(s):  
Achievement Motivation ◽  
Soft Skills ◽  
Sampling Technique ◽  
Economic Education ◽  
Foreign Languages ◽  
Statistical Sampling ◽  
Soft Skill ◽  
Positive Role ◽  
Learning Achievement

This study aims to determine the influence of achievement motivation through the role of soft skills to the learning achievement. This research was conducted due to the low achievement motivation of students at Economic Education Program Study, University of Riau. A total of 185 samples were selected from 344 number of population using Yamane statistical sampling technique. Data was collected by questionnaire and documentation techniques. It was then analyzed using path analysis. The results showed that Soft Skill played a positive role mediate that influence of accomplishment motivation on learning achievement. This means that learning achievement is not influenced by achievement motivation alone, but also supported by soft skill as intervening variable. In order to achieve achievement motivation students should have a successful future oriented attitude. Meanwhile, to improve soft skill students must have the ability to communicate, adapt and build relationships obtained from the ability of ICT and foreign languages.

scholarly journals STRATEGI PENINGKATAN PERAN MASYARAKAT DALAM MELESTARIKAN EKOWISATA MANGROVE DAN BEKANTAN DI KELURAHAN KARANG REJO TARAKAN BARAT

2020 ◽  
Vol 3 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Muhammad Arbain ◽  
Nurul Chairiyah
Keyword(s):  
Sustainable Development ◽  
Data Analysis ◽  
Soft Skills ◽  
Skills Training ◽  
Mangrove Forests ◽  
Natural Ecosystems ◽  
Soft Skill ◽  
Descriptive Qualitative

ABSTRACTMangrove ecosystems have an important role in sustainable development both ecologically, economically andsocially. Today, mangrove forests as ecotourism are much in demand by local and foreign communities as a naturetourism trip with the aim of enjoying and studying the natural ecosystems and socio-cultural local communities.This study aims to find out and formulate strategies to increase the role of the community in preserving mangroveand bekantan ecotourism in Karang Rejo village, West Tarakan. The method used is descriptive qualitative datacollection techniques in the form of observation, interviews, and documentation. The data analysis used is theSWOT analysis (Strength, Weakness, Opportunity, and Threats). The results of the study found strategies toincrease the role of the community in preserving local wisdom of mangrove ecotourism that can be used are: (1)Revitalizing infrastructure facilities of mangrove and bekantan ecotourism to be more productive and attractive;(2) Providing soft skills training to the community regarding the use of mangrove forests; (3) Promoting mangroveand bekantan ecotourism through social and elektronic media; (4) Cooperating with all stakeholders in supportingthe preservation of mangrove forests, and; (5) Developing local handicraft products industry with make somesouvenir, food, and medicines from mangrove raw materials.Keyword: Strategy, Community Role, Ecotourism, Mangroves and BekantanABSTRAKEkosistem mangrove mempunyai peranan penting dalam pembangunan berkelanjutan baik secara ekologis,ekonomis, maupun sosial. Hutan mangrove sebagai ekowisata dewasa ini banyak diminati oleh masyarakat lokalmaupun mancanegara sebagai sebuah perjalanan wisata alam dengan tujuan menikmati dan mempelajariekosistem alam dan sosial budaya masyarakat lokal. Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengetahui dan merumuskanstrategi peningkatan peran masyarakat dalam melestarikan ekowisata mangrove dan bekantan di kelurahan KarangRejo Tarakan Barat. Metode yang digunakan adalah deskriptif kualitatif dengan teknik pengumpulan data berupaobservasi, wawancara, dan dokumentasi. Adapun analisis data yang digunakan adalah analisis SWOT(Strenght,Weakness, Opportunity, dan Threats). Hasil penelitian ditemukan strategi peningkatan peranmasyarakat dalam melestarikan kearifan lokal ekowisata mangrove yang dapat dilakukan adalah: (1) RevitalisasiSarana Prasarana (Sanpras) ekowisata mangrove dan bekantan agar lebih produktif dan menarik; (2) Melakukanpelatihan soft skill kepada masyarakat tentang pemanfaatan hutan mangrove; (3) Melakukan promosi ekowisatamangrove dan bekantan melalui media cetak maupun media elektronik; (4) Melakukan kerjasama dengan seluruhstakeholder dalam mendukung pelestarian hutan mangrove, dan; (5) Mengembangkan industri produk kerajinanlokal masyarakat seperti sovenir, makanan, dan obat-obatan dari bahan baku mangrove.Kata kunci: Strategi, Peran Masyarakat, Ekowisata, Mangrove dan Bekantan

scholarly journals KOMUNIKASI VISUAL DI ERA DIGITAL MELALUI PELATIHAN FOTOGRAFI

2021 ◽  
Vol 3 (2) ◽  
Author(s):  
Wulan Purnama Sari ◽  
Lydia Irena
Keyword(s):  
Social Media ◽  
Soft Skills ◽  
Human Life ◽  
Educational Institutions ◽  
Practical Skills ◽  
Soft Skill ◽  
Digital Era ◽  
The Times ◽  
Activity Questionnaires

The existence of educational institutions plays a very large role in educating human resources in Indonesia. Because in essence education has two main objectives, namely to help educate humans and make intelligent humans become good. Not only intellectually intelligent but also have a strong character, especially to face the times and globalization. Therefore the role of educational institutions must also pay attention to the development of students in the scope of soft skills by equipping them with practical skills. Photography is an important part of visual communication which is now an integral part of people's lives. Coupled with the trend of social media, human life is centered in it. So that this PKM activity aims to be a form of education for students regarding the function of photography in today's digital era. The method used in PKM activities is to conduct training for partners with student and female participants. PKM activities are carried out online using the Zoom application. The results of PKM activities indicate an increase in participants' understanding of photography, which can be seen through the pre and post PKM activity questionnaires. In addition, participants also have an interest in photography in the scope of social media, including photography techniques and recommendations for editing applications using smartphones. Suggestions from the team regarding this activity are to carry out further activities that focus on photography using smartphones for upload needs on social media.ABSTRAK:Keberadaan lembaga pendidikan sangat besar peranannya dalam mencerdaskan sumber daya manusia di Indonesia. Sebab pada hakikatnya pendidikan memiliki dua tujuan utama yaitu membantu mencerdaskan manusia dan menjadikan manusia cerdas tersebut menjadi baik. Tidak hanya cerdas secara intelektual tetapi juga memiliki karakter yang kuat, terutama untuk menghadapi perkembangan zaman dan globalisasi. Oleh karenanya peran lembaga pendidikan juga harus memperhatikan pengembangan peserta didik dalam ruang lingkup soft skill dengan membekali mereka keterampilan yang bersifat praktis. Fotografi menjadi bagian penting dalam komunikasi visual yang sekarang ini menjadi salah satu bagian integral dalam kehidupan masyarakat. Ditambah juga dengan adanya tren media sosial yang menjadikan kehidupan manusia berpusat di dalamnya. Sehingga kegiatan PKM ini bertujuan untuk menjadi bentuk edukasi bagi para siswa terkait fungsi fotografi di era digital saat ini. Metode yang digunakan dalam kegiatan PKM adalah dengan melakukan pelatihan kepada pihak mitra dengan peserta siswa dan siswi. Kegiatan PKM dilaksanakan secara daring dengan menggunakan aplikasi Zoom. Hasil kegiatan PKM menunjukkan adanya peningkatan pemahaman peserta mengenai fotografi, yang dapat dilihat melalui kuesioner pra dan paska kegiatan PKM. Selain itu, peserta juga memiliki ketertarikan terhadap fotografi dalam lingkup media sosial, termasuk didalamnya teknik fotografi dan juga rekomendasi aplikasi editing dengan menggunakan smartphones. Saran dari tim terkait kegiatan ini adalah dilaksanakannya kegiatan lanjutan yang berfokus pada fotografi dengan menggunakan smartphones untuk kebutuhan unggah di media sosial. 

scholarly journals DEVELOPING CULTURAL COMPETENCE FOR GLOBAL ENGINEERS – HOW ‘SOFT’ SKILLS HAVE BECOME THE NEW ‘HARD’ SKILLS

2018 ◽  
pp. 297
Author(s):  
Katarzyna Lanucha
Keyword(s):  
Cultural Competence ◽  
Native Speakers ◽  
Soft Skills ◽  
Soft Skill ◽  
British English ◽  
Cambridge University ◽  
Multicultural Environment ◽  
Hard Skills ◽  
Engineering Department ◽  
The Uk

Diversity drives innovation, and today’s most efficient teams rely on clear communication and mutual understanding. Engineers are already working within multinational teams – not only within the UK, but as integrated parts of global organisations and networks, and while on assignments abroad – and this is only set to increase in the future. In order to succeed within any multicultural environment, such engineers will have to develop cultural competence – an emerging soft skill-set that makes working across cultures more effective. English is without question the operating language amongst engineers worldwide. It has been proven, however, that a common language alone does not necessarily eliminate other cross-cultural obstacles. Whereas certain aspects about culture may be gleaned through language, the more important elements, such values, expectations, and beliefs, are much harder to identify and teach in a classroom. This paper explores the importance of cultural competence in engineering, for both native- and non-native speakers of British English, with the curricular challenges it faces. It will also evaluate the effectiveness of the cultural competence workshops used by the Language Unit (LU) in Cambridge University Engineering Department (CUED) to train the engineers, during which attendees were able to explore the various meanings and impacts of culture on our thinking and behaviour, before then developing strategies for better, culturally-minded communication.

scholarly journals Peran Ormawa dalam Membentuk Nilai-nilai Karakter di Dunia Industri (Studi Organisasi Kemahasiswaan di Politeknik Negeri Balikpapan)

2020 ◽  
Vol 15 (01) ◽  
pp. 139-160
Author(s):  
Basri Basri ◽  
Nawang Retno Dwiningrum
Keyword(s):  
Community Service ◽  
Time Management ◽  
Interpersonal Skills ◽  
Soft Skills ◽  
Soft Skill ◽  
Student Activities ◽  
Work Program ◽  
Hard Skills ◽  
Strategic Role

Campus has a strategic role in the development of human resources through the implementation of Tridharma (three higher education roles), namely the implementation of education and teaching, research, and community service. In addition to this role, vocational colleges have the responsibility of equipping students with values according to the needs of the industry. To be able to work according to the needs of the workplace, not only to mastering hard skills, but also mastering soft skills, because in carrying out his profession in addition to using technological tools also conduct social interaction with fellow colleagues, supervisors, and partners in a professional manner. To train students in developing intra-personal and interpersonal skills, in addition to being obtained in lecture halls, also through student organization activities (ormawa) on campus such as BEM, MPM, HMJ and UKM. This study aims to examine the role of ormawa in shaping character values, by analyzing the character indicators of the implementation of ormawa's work program. Among the findings are the growth of independence, creativity, responsibility, honesty, budget accountability, and time management. The results of this study indicate that ormawa has a role in shaping character values through student activities independently.  Keywords : character values, industry workplace, students organization   Kampus memiliki peran strategis dalam pengembangan sumber daya manusia melalui penyelenggaraan tridharma pendidikan tinggi, yaitu pelaksanaan pendidikan dan pengajaran, penelitian dan pengabdian kepada masyarakat. Selain peran tersebut, perguruan tinggi vokasi memiliki tanggung jawab membekali peserta didik dengan nilai-nilai sesuai kebutuhan dunia kerja dan industri.Untuk dapat bekerja sesuai kebutuhan dunia kerja, selain penguasaan hard skill, juga penguasaan soft skill, karena dalam menjalankan profesinya selain menggunakan alat-alat teknologi juga melakukan interaksi sosial dengan sesama rekan kerja, atasan, dan mitra secara profesional. Untuk melatih mahasiswa dalam mengembangkan kemampuan intra personal dan interpersonal, selain diperoleh di ruang kuliah, juga melalui aktifitas organisasi kemahasiswaan (ormawa) yang ada di kampus seperti BEM, MPM, HMJ, dan UKM. Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengkaji peran ormawa dalam membentuk nilai-nilai karakter, dengan menganalisis indikator karakter dari pelaksanaan program kerja ormawa yang dilaksanakan. Di antara temuannya adalah tumbuhnya kemandirian, kreatifitas, tanggung jawab, kejujuran, akuntabilitas anggaran, dan manajemen waktu. Hasil penelitian ini menunjukkan bahwa ormawa memiliki peran dalam membentuk nilai-nilai karakter melalui aktifitas mahasiswa secara mandiri. Kata kunci : dunia industri, nilai-nilai karakter, ormawa

THE ANALYSIS OF NURSING STUDENT SOFT SKILLS DEVELOPMENT BETWEEN LECTURE AND PROBLEM BASED LEARNING APPROACHES 2011

2018 ◽  
Vol 1 (1) ◽  
pp. 1
Author(s):  
Hilman Syarif
Keyword(s):  
Nursing Students ◽  
Nursing Student ◽  
Soft Skills ◽  
Comparative Method ◽  
P Value ◽  
Learning Approaches ◽  
Soft Skill ◽  
Student Centered Learning ◽  
Hard Skills ◽  
Significant Difference

Introduction: Student Centered Learning (SCL) is an effective method to develop student's soft skills and hard skills which are very important to support their successful carrier later. This research was conducted to identify the differences of developed soft skills between students who learn with PBL method and lecturing method. Methods: Descriptive comparative method was used in this study. The samples consisted of 15 students who learned with PBL method and 15 students who learned with lecturing method. The sample for this research was selected by random sampling method. Results: The result showed that the average of student's soft skills score in PBL method was 122.63, while student's soft skills score in lecturing method was 116.27. Discussion & Conclusion: There was significant difference of student's soft skills in PBL method and lecturing method (p value = 0.038; α = 0.05). This study recommends nursing program management, faculty of medicine at the University of Syiah Kuala keeps PBL method running and develops other methods which facilitate hard skills and soft skills are development. Keywords: nursing students, soft skill, PBL

scholarly journals Calculators as Facilitators of Understanding Computational and Mathematical Contexts

2019 ◽  
Vol 1 (1) ◽  
pp. 177-183
Author(s):  
Jan Guncaga ◽  
Lilla Korenova ◽  
Jozef Hvorecky
Keyword(s):  
Soft Skills ◽  
Real Life ◽  
Theoretical Background ◽  
Learning Processes ◽  
Complex Phenomenon ◽  
Learning To Learn ◽  
Life Problems ◽  
The Subject ◽  
The Relationship

AbstractLearning is a complex phenomenon. Contemporary theories of education underline active participation of learners in their learning processes. One of the key arguments supporting this approach is the learner’s simultaneous and unconscious development of their ability of “learning to learn”. This ability belongs to the soft skills highly valued by employers today.For Mathematics Education, it means that teachers have to go beyond making calculations and memorizing formulas. We have to teach the subject in its social context. When the students start understanding the relationship between real-life problems and the role of numbers and formulas for their solutions, their learning becomes a part of their tacit knowledge. Below we explain the theoretical background of our approach and provide examples of such activities.

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