Surviving and Thriving in Industry: Some Tips for Scientists and Engineers

Author:   Richard Pollard
Publisher:   River Publishers
ISBN:  

9788743809982


Pages:   114
Publication Date:   05 May 2026
Format:   Hardback
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Surviving and Thriving in Industry: Some Tips for Scientists and Engineers


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In today’s volatile corporate world, layoffs of scientists and engineers are at an all-time high. Technical expertise alone is no longer enough: success depends on navigating organizational culture, building strong relationships, and making your contributions visible. This book bridges the gap between classroom learning and the realities of the workplace. Drawing on real-world scenarios and practical exercises, it offers strategies for marketing your work, developing situational awareness, and thriving as part of a team in start-ups and multinational corporations alike. Inside you’ll find: 45 case studies of what can go wrong—and how to do better. Skill-building exercises to chart your career path. Scenarios and self-tests to reinforce learning. Tables of workplace personalities and how to handle them. Ten key attributes of effective team members. Two essential rules for long-term success. Packed with actionable advice and insights into both the written and unwritten rules of industry, this is essential reading for scientists and engineers who want not only to survive but to thrive in their careers.

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Author:   Richard Pollard
Publisher:   River Publishers
Imprint:   River Publishers
ISBN:  

9788743809982


ISBN 10:   8743809987
Pages:   114
Publication Date:   05 May 2026
Audience:   College/higher education ,  Professional and scholarly ,  Tertiary & Higher Education ,  Professional & Vocational
Format:   Hardback
Publisher's Status:   Forthcoming
Availability:   Not yet available   Availability explained
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Table of Contents

1. Introduction 2. Rule #1 3. Management Styles 4. Some Characteristics of Good Co-workers 5. Some Characteristics of Less Than Exemplary Co-workers 6. Know Thyself 7. Establish Effective Working Relationships 8. Deliver Efficiently on Multiple Projects 9. Control your Career Trajectory 10. Closing Remarks and Rule #2

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Richard Pollard is a veteran researcher/manager with a career spanning over 50 years working for two multinationals and a start-up, plus almost two decades teaching chemical engineering in academia. Along the way, he has mentored many scientists and engineers.

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