The Re-Engineered Engineer: Communication strategies for data-driven people. Deliver top-shelf content in memorable and engaging ways.

by Dave R. Hill

Overview

One of the toughest problems with employing and investing in smart people is that most people don't understand how to convey important information effectively.

This book will help employees "re-engineer" to:

Communicate, influence and engage others, even those without a technical degree:
Master the art of stating clearly situation's impact on operations, people and the bottom line; Become a sought-after presenter; Maximize the outcome of any presentation, whether it's a conference call, executive meeting, training session or speech.

EXCERPT from the INTRODUCTION
Engineers sometimes get a bad rap for their communication skills. My boss, frustrated with the answers several engineers gave at a meeting, growled afterward: �I asked them for the time and they told me how to build a bloody clock!� The problem was, they did not take the time to listen to the question and give concise and cohesive answers.

That type of disconnect can also occur when engineers are giving presentations. Picture an engineer, his back to the audience, reading cluttered slides word for word, somewhat oblivious to the audience�s level of engagement and understanding. Or a young engineer eager to explain his ideas and gain consensus but unable to keep his audience interested. Opportunities to inform and inspire are wasted. So is a company�s money.

Engineers often do not recognize the need to become exceptional speakers. They don�t believe they can deliver technical material in engaging and memorable ways.

The good news is that all it takes for an engineer or anyone to become a great speaker is for them to learn the strategies and tips and apply them. I should know�I am an engineer of 30 years who has conveyed some complicated information to tough audiences. The strategies, tips and advice you�ll find in this book come from my years of research into what does and does not work.

I know how to plan effective presentations that have clearly stated points and objectives. I deliver my talks with ease and energy, and I use analogies, vignettes, stories, statistics, rhetorical questions, quotations and interactive exercises that audiences can relate to. When asked questions, I give answers that are clear and to the point.

Being able to do all that yourself is only part of what you can look forward to when you read this book and follow its advice.

Envision taking a presentation concept and developing the structure and outline within minutes instead of hours.

Imagine audience members sitting on the edge of their seats, listening to your content; agreeing with your concepts and taking action.

Visualize someone coming up to you several years after a presentation; and saying, �I remember your presentation; the analogy you used to clarify your point was brilliant. I was able to use the information to convince my management the need to do things differently. It helped me get noticed in a very positive way.�

Payback for becoming an exceptional speaker can be increased job effectiveness, a promotion and a higher salary. Your peers will think more highly of you. You will have pride in a job well done.
Billionaire Warren Buffet says good communication skills can increase your earnings by 50 percent over your lifetime. �Unless you really think you are good at this now, go out and improve your communication skills,� he recommends.*

I know you can be a successful speaker who gives presentations that �pop.� The strategies and tips in this book�the ones I have found to be the most powerful in creating and delivering outstanding presentations�can enrich your life and your wallet. Enjoy being a standout!

*See Warren Buffett discussing communication skills on YouTube. Search words are �Warren Buffett on Communicating.�

Product Details

BN ID:	2940149550661
Publisher:	Ardmore Media
Publication date:	04/28/2014
Sold by:	Barnes & Noble
Format:	eBook
File size:	8 MB

About the Author

Dave R. Hill is a professional speaker, author, speech coach and award-winning storyteller with an Irish wit and a passion for helping people improve their communication skills.

As a young engineer, he struggled to overcome the severe anxiety he felt when communicating in meetings and presentations. He wholeheartedly threw himself into learning how to communicate effectively and find ways to build success through giving presentations and influencing people. He re-engineered himself by applying the concepts that are described in this book.

Dave was born and raised in Ireland. He became Chief Engineer Officer on cargo ships, and his travels took him to 75 countries. By age 30, Dave had been around the world seven times. He has also worked as an Industrial Insurance Energy Risk Engineer and as a Corporate Principal Risk Engineer for a chemical corporation in Texas, USA.

Dave is also president of a professional speaking, training, and speech-coaching business. He was a finalist in the 2004 World Championship of Public Speaking and is the recipient of many other public speaking awards. In this book, Dave uses humor, his keen sense of observance, his business acumen and his worlds of experience to present powerful success-building tips and examples.

Whether you are a technical employee, a manager or an executive, you are involved in convincing others to buy into your concepts and take action. Let Dave help you communicate and present your ideas effectively and profitably.

Dave, his wife Christine (a Canadian whom he met in Australia) and their two children live in Texas.