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From Engineer to Manager Mastering the Transition (Artech House Technology Management and Professional Development Library)

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I found Dr. Aucoin's book "From Engineer to Manager: Mastering the Transition" to be incredibly insightful based on my 16+ years of experience, and plan to add this book to my personal library for future reference. I have been fortunate to have worked in multiple disciplines in the commercial nuclear power industry and can easily relate to Dr. Aucoin's topics and perspectives. The wealth of information in this book "hits the nail on the head" time and time again. Not only does Dr. Aucoin cover the technical bases extremely well, he also provides an in-depth perspective in understanding the complex aspects of managing human beings, beginning with being good managers of ourselves. This balanced approach will serve the aspiring engineering manager well in his or her career. Unlike many technical reads, "From Engineer to Manager" was an entertaining and truly enjoyable read.

The book is interesting but I think that the author deals with sales and outside customer position than the internal engineering aspect. Does not really seem to reflect the transition from an engineer to a engineering manager aspect which deals more witht the internal working of an industry.

This is an excellent book that should be read by engineers early on in their careers (don't wait until you become a manager). The chapters are relatively short which makes it easier to cover a chapter in one sitting. The book is very readable with references at the end of each chapter.

This book might not have all the answers but it definitely touches on the right topics and the rest is up to the reader. I am surprised that only a few people have reviewed it. Even if you do not manage people directly, the book will help you as you deal with others inside your organization and external customers.

I definitely recommend it, you will not be disappointed.