Surviving and Thriving in Industry: Some Tips for Scientists and Engineers
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Product details
- ISBN 9788743809982
- Weight: 390g
- Dimensions: 156 x 234mm
- Publication Date: 04 May 2026
- Publisher: River Publishers
- Publication City/Country: DK
- Product Form: Hardback
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.
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.
