Technology
The Unwritten Laws of Engineering
W.J. King, James G. Skakoon
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The behavioral 'laws' nobody writes in the job description: finish what you start, keep your boss informed, don't overstep quietly, and follow through.
A concise, much-reprinted set of professional norms for engineers — first written in 1944 and lightly updated — on doing your job, working with others, and managing your career.
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