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Communication Skills for Engineers and Scientists
Communication Skills for Engineers and Scientists Author:Institution of Chemical Engineers Communication skills are vital in engineering and science. Engineers and scientists often find difficulty communicating, both between themselves, with the general public and the media. This book will help you to get your message across, effectively and efficiently. First published in 1990, it was originally the idea of consultant and retired BP ... more »engineer John Windsor, who wished to provide some guidance to student members of the Institution of Chemical Engineers (IChemE). The second edition, revised by Dorothy Thompson, appeared in 1994. The third edition was prepared by independent consultant, John Venables in 2002. The fourth edition is truly international with UK terminology removed and the section on communication technology brought right up-to-date. Good communications are made, not born. Whatever your age and achievements to date, this book will introduce you to the communication tools at your disposal, explain body language and highlight how to be sensitive of different cultures when communicating. Use it to help you become a competent and confident communicator.IChemE, the Institution of Chemical Engineers, is the center for chemical, biochemical and process engineering professionals worldwide. We are the heart of the process community, promoting competence and a commitment to sustainable development, advancing the discipline for the benefit of society and supporting the professional development of members. Some of the areas we publish in include: -Safety in the process industries - the BP Process Safety series-Consultancy for chemical engineers-Project management in the process industries-Contract management in the process industries - International Forms Of Contract series-Communication skills for engineers« less