Think Like an Engineer: Use systematic thinking to solve everyday challenges & unlock the inherent values in them - Softcover

Mushtak Al-Atabi

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1500972282 ISBN 13: 9781500972288

Publisher: CreateSpace Independent Publishing Platform, 2014

Synopsis

Engineers conceive, design, implement, and operate (CDIO). ‘Think Like an Engineer’ presents CDIO and systematic thinking as a way to achieve the human potential. It explores how we think, feel and learn, and uses the latest brain research findings to help us unlock value and have a balanced life. The practical, easy to follow exercises given in the book can be used by individuals to improve their thinking and learning and by educators to empower their students to thrive for success.

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From the Back Cover

 The challenges of the 21st century will require a whole new kind of engineer: engineers who can both design complex technical systems and appreciate their interaction with society; engineers who possess both analytical intelligence and emotional intelligence; engineers who can work with others, take risks, and learn from failure.  Al-Atabi's text provides engineering students with a thoughtful roadmap to grow and develop as this kind of engineer; students and faculty alike will benefit from his insights.
Prof. Mark Somerville, Olin College. Co-author of 'A Whole New Engineer'
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This book provides a thoughtful connection between a hallmark engineering approach and the psychology of human decision making. Using practical tips, summaries of important studies, and personal anecdotes, 'Thinking Like an Engineer' links relevant contemporary learning research to CDIO. This is a great resource for those interested in blending engineering thinking, global competence, emotional intelligence, and empathetic design. 
Jennifer DeBoer, Asst. Prof. of Engineering Education, Purdue University
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There are many books that talk about success and how to achieve it. What Prof. Mushtak has brought forward in this book is a unique view of how engineers think and what makes engineers successful. In summary, it was never more than following your passion relentlessly.  I've always been a great fan of Prof. Mushtak and I'm absolutely pleased that he has taken this mammoth effort of documenting his lifelong journey of discovering what makes engineers tick.
Harvinder Singh, Chairman and Group Managing Director, PSI inCONTROL Sdn. Bhd.
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Engineers are known as problem-solvers. They apply science and maths to solve problems creatively. Mushtak Al-Atabi has captured the essence of engineering and made engineers more human by linking the brain and emotional intelligence. This well-written book provides coverage of a number of important issues and techniques not commonly covered in most introductory engineering textbooks. It would benefit both engineers and non-engineers to read it as it may help them solve problems or develop opportunities in the real world.
Mastura Mansor, Vice President-Global Supply Chain, Scomi

About the Author

Professor Mushtak Al-Atabi is currently a Senior Deputy Provost at Heriot-Watt University Malaysia. A passionate educator, innovator and an agent of change, Mushtak always challenges the status quo to unlock value. He pioneered the use of the CDIO educational framework in Malaysia and offered one of the first Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) in Asia (the very first in Malaysia) in 2013. His online classes, Entrepreneurship, Success with Emotional Intelligence and Global Entrepreneurship attracted thousands of students from 150 different countries. He speaks at international conferences and consults for national and multinational corporations,
including banks as well as manufacturing, and energy companies, in the areas of leadership, innovation, human development, performance and technology. Mushtak is the author of Shoot the Boss, Think Like an Engineer and Driving Performance and the founding Editor-in-
Chief of the Journal of Engineering Science and Technology. His research interests
include thermo-fluids, renewable energy, biomechanical engineering, engineering education and academic leadership. He has numerous research publications, awards and honours. Mushtak is a Fellow of the Institution of Mechanical Engineers (UK), a member of the Global Engineering Deans Council and an Honorary Chair at the College of Engineering and Physical Sciences, University of Birmingham (UK).

Edition details

• Publisher: CreateSpace Independent Publishing Platform
• Publication date: 2014
• ISBN 10: 1500972282
• ISBN 13: 9781500972288
• Binding: Paperback
• Language: English
• Number of pages: 252