Book Outline

This is a dynamic book outline that is linked to this blog posts. It will evolve and change over time.

1. Intro

i.    Who has done it?

ii.     Why do it?

1. Money


2. Prestige


3. Flexibility


4. Social aspect

iii.     When to do it?

iv.     MBA, PMP ? why, why not?

2. Advantage of engineers and strengths

1. We are funny


2. Numbers speak to us like Prophet Solomon spoke to animals


3. We are genuine

3. Weaknesses

1. We are not the sexiest


2. We mumble sometimes


3. We don't like telling stories


4. We can't handle stupid people


5. We are naïf and admit to mistakes to anyone!

4. Current situation for Engineers:

1. Tired of sitting behind a computer


2. not understanding the reasons behind the strategy and the tasks

5. How to start your career shift journey

1. Read
   
   
   
   1. Psychology of Persuasion
   
   
   2. Books related to your technical field
   
   
   3. How to speak like a CEO...
   
   
   4. The book of power
   
   
   
   


2. Listen
   
   
   
   1. In meetings, easy to sound the pro know it all, but learn to listen to learn the most
   
   
   2. Are you a good brainstormer? I knew I wasn’t !
   
   
   
   


3. Positive vs Negative Politics
   
   
   
   1. Make your boss look good
   
   
   
   


4. create visibility
   
   
   
   1. Make presentations
   
   
   2. Create stats about your performance and efficiency…business people love stats
   
   
   3. Toastmaster
   
   
   4. Become an expert, the rock star!
   
   
   5. Communication
   
   
   6. Update LinkedIn account (I even advise in upgrading to premium to see more details on who is viewing your profile)
   
   
   
   


5. create mystery (Secrecy)
   
   
   
   1. Commercial people don’t reveal all their secrets, they are a bit secretive.
      
      
      
      1. Good secretive vs bad secretive
      
      
      
      
   
   
   
   


6. Know a little about everything
   
   
   
   1. Work
   
   
   2. Politics
   
   
   3. Entertainment
   
   
   4. Etc…