CEA - Managing Structural Engineers Effectively with Geoff Smith

CEA - Managing Structural Engineers Effectively with Geoff Smith

Civil engineers are not taught management skills in school. Yet a lot of them end up going that route after college. If you ever find yourself in this position, or you actually want to go into management, Geoff Smith is the person to listen to. He learned the skills independently, has been doing it for a long time, and today will teach you how to effectively do the same.

What You’ll Learn:

  • How the Structural Engineering Manager’s Job Changed with the Pandemic
  • The Importance for Managers to Check in with Their Teams in the Pandemic World
  • How Can Young Engineers Get “Experience'' in the Remote Work System?
  • Why the Hybrid Work Structure Will Emerge as the Best Option
  • The #1 Skill Future Structural Engineers Should Learn Regarding Their Software Tools
  • There’s No Plan B in Structural Engineering. So How to Ensure You “Get it Right”?
  • The Importance of Knowing the Different Materials and Their Unique Properties
  • The Conferences Structural Engineers Attend to Up Their Game
  • How Remote Work Can Help You Better Prepare for Your PE or SE Exam
  • The First Person You Should Talk to After Deciding to Take Your Professional Exams
  • Why Engineers Don’t Naturally Make Good Managers—And You How Can Change That
  • The Basic Traits of a Good Manager Every Engineer Should Be Aware of

Our Partners:

Built Bar - http://www.civilengineeringacademy.com/built

PPI - http://www.civilengineeringacademy.com/ppi

Resources Mentioned:

Geoff Smith LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/geoff-smith-05b3416

Geoff Smith Email - smith@silman.com

Silman Website - https://www.silman.com

ETABS - https://www.csiamerica.com/products/etabs

SAP2000 - https://www.csiamerica.com/products/sap2000

RISA - https://risa.com

American Institute of Steel Construction (AISC) - https://www.aisc.org

Dynamo - https://dynamobim.org

Grasshopper - https://www.rhino3d.com/6/new/grasshopper

Revit - https://www.autodesk.com/products/revit/overview

AutoCAD - https://www.autodesk.com/products/autocad/overview

Autodesk University - https://events-platform.autodesk.com/event/autodesk-university-2021

Manager Tools Podcast - https://www.manager-tools.com

CEA Resources:

CEA Website - https://civilengineeringacademy.com

The Ultimate Civil PE Review Course - https://civilpereviewcourse.com

The Ultimate Civil FE Review Course - https://civilfereviewcourse.com

CEA Facebook Community - https://ceacommunity.com

Reach out to Isaac - isaac@civilengineeringacademy.com

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