by Pat Sweet | Sep 7, 2016 | Article, Productivity
Since having started this blog back in 2012, I’ve had the opportunity to work with thousands of engineers from around the world. My readers come from every discipline, every industry and every career stage. When speaking with engineers, there’s one...
by Pat Sweet | Mar 23, 2016 | Article, Productivity
One of the things I get asked about more than almost anything else is about how to improve engineering productivity. Not surprisingly, engineers love to find better ways of doing things, not just in their designs, but in the way they work as well. My articles on...
by Pat Sweet | Aug 15, 2015 | Podcast, Productivity
Well, I’ve gone and done it and started a podcast. This is the very first episode of the Engineering and Leadership Podcast. In this episode, I introduce the show, and share 5 productivity hacks that I use to squeeze more out of my week than the average engineer.
by Pat Sweet | Apr 3, 2013 | Article, Productivity
This is something that we’ve discussed quite a bit at work recently – the difference between urgent tasks and important tasks. I think that most people can intuitively tell you what the difference is between the two if you’re discussing it over a cup...
by Pat Sweet | Aug 25, 2012 | Article, Getting Started, Productivity
If you’re like me, you’re always looking for ways to squeeze more out of the time you spend at the office. Here are some of the best ideas I’ve come across in my quest to maximize productivity. Close your email – That’s right, you heard...