Professional Competency Review
Like other professions, engineering relies on effective management and use of information to enable a smooth flow of activities within the relevant institutions. It calls for the students and relevant authorities guiding the dissemination of information in the institutions that are practicing Engineering to master the requirement of this discipline, which will enhance informed application and control of information. Mastering this art of management and conducting oneself in accordance with the ethics of engineering exudes a higher degree of competency. Therefore, professionalism in the field of engineering calls for the development of personal and team attributes that complements with the demands of the profession.
Information Management
Structured information management and use is a critical skill that all the budding engineers and the professionals approved in the discipline need to master. In the contemporary world, there is an array of varying information that relates to the engineering profession. Some of the information dates back to ancient times, and yet, they are still relevant for reflection on vital principles in the field. In a bid to cope with the recent surge in information, the founders of the American Society for Engineering Education (ASEE) pushed for the incorporation of technical literature (Philips et al.). It was also intended to prepare the learners in the management of vand the language of instruction. The Engineering librarians also employed modern technologies to assist in the instruction of literacy in literacy for instruction.
Self-management and Professional Conduct
Moreover, credible Engineers need to cultivate some form of self-management to transform that same energy of leadership to their subjects (Hayden). Quite often, they are always the clients and other key stakeholders within the field. Therefore, succeeding at the front of self-management also translates to the comprehension that we all share this universe with fellow humans and the natural and constructed environment. Efficient management also calls for the gathering of credible information relating to the Engineering that will assist at the instances of decision making.
In addition, the practicing Engineers ought to conform to the professional code of conduct that is stipulated in the discipline. These codes of conduct are usually obtained from philosophy, and in ancient times they were grounded on morals and eventually codified. However, such frameworks cannot be applied in constructing codes that guide the conduct of Engineers in contemporary Australia (Hayden). A lot has transpired, including the compromise practices that the earlier Engineers took into after realizing the nature of regard the society gave them. Therefore, modern Engineers have a huge struggle to reclaim their tainted perception. Hence, Engineers are tasked with the responsibility of providing relevant information and regarding the rest of society as humans capable of reason.
Productive Team Membership and Leadership
In the line of team leadership and management, most Engineering institutions employed the idea of self-managing teams that carry on with the objectives of the respective institutions (Magpili, and Pilar). Initially, most employers and significant stakeholders in the field of Engineering never appreciated sharpness and human capital as vital elements in the structure of organizations. Currently, the institutions structures of most engineering institutions have employed the idea of self-managing teams (SMTs). This idea translates to the technical institutions where the budding Engineers are prepared. The learners are subjected to conditions that push them to apply the information they contain that will solve the matter in question. Eventually, the ability to make informed decisions and improve performance in the future responsibilities of the learners are developed.
Furthermore, the self-management teams are upfront in the dissemination of authority to the learners (Magpili, and Pilar). They are given individual responsibilities where they exercise power over their capabilities and at the line of duty they are working. The distribution of authority also improves motivation and the level of productivity showcased by the partakers.
Response
In this unit, the group work was awash with self-management practices. From the information outlined above, transferring power to the individual group members was the first strategy employed in engaging the team players. It gives them much motivation to take charge of their responsibilities. Hence, the result can always be reflected in the final products of their work to outlay the strategy’s functionality.
Secondly, the performance of the team players was evaluated to verify the effectiveness of the method. After completion of the individual tasks, every individual learner presented the outcome of their work. The benefit of evaluation is the creation of avenues through which the team players can see their weak areas and find possible mitigation strategies. Moreover, it brings the team members together and enables them to have honest feedback from their colleagues.
Generally, professional competency is vital in the discipline of Engineering. It is the best way for the responsible stakeholders to win the trust of their potential clients and also bring up competent Engineers. The latter will provide solutions to contemporary problems.
Works Cited
Hayden Jr, William M. “Ethics in Engineering Practice: How Easy It Becomes to See in the Dark.” Leadership and Management in Engineering Vol.7 no, 4 (2007): pp. 151-157. https://doi.org/10.1061/(ASCE)1532-6748(2007)7:4(151) Accessed on 2nd July 2020.
Magpili, Nina Cristina, and Pilar Pazos. “Self-managing team performance: A systematic review of multilevel input factors.” Small Group Research Vol. 49 no, 1 (2018): pp. 3-33. https://doi.org/10.1177/1046496417710500 Accessed on 2nd July 2020.
Phillips, Margaret, Amy Van Epps, Nastasha Johnson, and Dave Zwicky. “Effective engineering information literacy instruction: A systematic literature review.” The Journal of Academic Librarianship Vol. 44 no, 6 (2018): pp. 705-711. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.acalib.2018.10.006 Accessed on 2nd July 2020.