Being an Engineer S5E22 James Trevelyan | What Research Tells Us Is The Most Important Quality of Engineers
Welcome to another episode of the Being An Engineer podcast. Today, we're excited to host James Trevelyan. James shares insights from his extensive research and experience on effective collaboration, cultural differences in engineering practice, value creation, and accelerating engineering development through experimentation.
Main Topics:
- Engineering collaboration skills
- Communication vs email
- Cultural impacts on innovation
- Project failures due to collaboration issues
- Improving listening skills
- Training priorities
- Creating value for clients.
About the guest: James Trevelyan, is a renowned engineer whose career spans significant contributions to both academia and industry. James's work has profoundly impacted practical engineering applications and education, notably in areas of robotics and automation. His extensive research and development projects have pioneered technological advancements and provided critical insights into engineering practice. With a focus on enhancing the utility of engineering work and its recognition in society, James offers invaluable perspectives on navigating and succeeding in the engineering world.
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