Soft Skills for Engineering (Hardcover)

Inigo Cuinas

ISBN 10: 1837240175 / ISBN 13: 9781837240173

Published by Institution of Engineering and Technology, Stevenage, 2025

About this Item

Hardcover. Employers today are increasingly recognizing the significance of soft skills, and students are well aware of this crucial fact. Upon graduation, students are expected to possess a firm grasp of the technical skills directly related to their completed courses, whether at the bachelor's or master's level. However, there is another realm of skills that can profoundly impact securing initial employment and, more importantly, advancing one's professional journey.The importance of developing soft skills thus cannot be overstated, as they have the potential to shape the future of both current and aspiring engineers. Providing training in these essential skills becomes a pivotal aspect of their overall development. This comprehensive text outlines strategies for enhancing the most sought-after skills and serves as a valuable resource for both students and lecturers, facilitating the integration of these vital competencies into traditional university programs.Topics covered include methodological skills, such as time management and problem solving; social skills, such as teamwork and conflict management; and cognitive skills, such as analytical and critical thinking. The teaching of soft skills is crucial for preparing engineering students to succeed in their future careers. These skills encompass effective communication, teamwork, leadership, adaptability, problem-solving, and emotional intelligence. This book is a roadmap for unlocking and progressing in these highly demanded competencies. This item is printed on demand. Shipping may be from our UK warehouse or from our Australian or US warehouses, depending on stock availability.

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: Soft Skills for Engineering (Hardcover)
• Publisher: Institution of Engineering and Technology, Stevenage
• Publication Date: 2025
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1837240175
• ISBN 13: 9781837240173
• Binding: Hardcover
• Condition: new

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Synopsis

Employers today are increasingly recognizing the significance of soft skills, and students are well aware of this crucial fact. Upon graduation, students are expected to possess a firm grasp of the technical skills directly related to their completed courses, whether at the bachelor's or master's level. However, there is another realm of skills that can profoundly impact securing initial employment and, more importantly, advancing one's professional journey.

The importance of developing soft skills thus cannot be overstated, as they have the potential to shape the future of both current and aspiring engineers. Providing training in these essential skills becomes a pivotal aspect of their overall development. This comprehensive text outlines strategies for enhancing the most sought-after skills and serves as a valuable resource for both students and lecturers, facilitating the integration of these vital competencies into traditional university programs.

Topics covered include methodological skills, such as time management and problem solving; social skills, such as teamwork and conflict management; and cognitive skills, such as analytical and critical thinking.

About the Authors

Iņigo Cuiņas is a professor at the Department of Signal Theory and Communications, Universidade de Vigo, where he teaches courses on Remote Sensing and the Social Links of Engineering. His main research interest focuses on radio wave propagation within complex environments, environmental aspects of radio frequency systems, and innovation in education (virtual reality, design thinking, or project/challenge-based learning). He received his degree in Telecommunication Engineering and his PhD degree from Universidade de Vigo, Spain, in 1996 and 2000, respectively.

Itziar Goicoechea is an associate professor in the Department of Engineering Design, Universidade de Vigo, where she teaches courses on Project Management. She has 15 years' experience in project management, working in private companies (automotive, construction, and shipping sectors). Her research focuses on project management applications in various contexts, applying both predictive and agile methodologies. She received her degree and PhD in Industrial Engineering from the Universidade de Vigo, Spain, in 1996 and 2006, respectively.