An Accendo Reliability recorded webinar event

Professional development is not about pursuing a degree or title. It’s about what you can do with your knowledge. Of course, that is my opinion. Some seek credentials that may lead to a new position or opportunities. Some seek knowledge without intending to use it – education for education’s sake.

Whatever the motivation, we should approach learning meaningfully. Set objectives, do the homework, get feedback or coaching, and establish a routine to continue to hone your knowledge. Whether you want to learn something out of curiosity or master a topic to accomplish a task, you can plan to use your time efficiently.

Let’s explore how to improve your ability to learn and continue to learn throughout your career. As reliability engineers, there seems to be a never-ending list of concepts, failure mechanisms, novel materials, etc., that we can and should know about. With so many options for professional development, let’s examine a few principles and tips so you can learn and master what you desire to learn and master.

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An Accendo Reliability recorded webinar event

In this presentation, Greg Hutchins will explain how to Get Unstuck: Do Good. Be Happy – based on the Working It book (4.9/5.0 stars on Amazon). Today’s Linkedin review: “A wonderful book by a great author. A must recommend for those who are looking to enhance their skills in the VUCA world.” Ankur Tyagi

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An Accendo Reliability recorded webinar event

In this presentation, Greg Hutchins will explain how to Get Unstuck: Do Good. Be Happy – based on the Working It book (4.9/5.0 stars on Amazon). Today’s Linkedin review: “A wonderful book by a great author. A must recommend for those who are looking to enhance their skills in the VUCA world.” Ankur Tyagi

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An Accendo Reliability recorded webinar event

We have many options to learn reliability engineering—books, magazines, newsletters, conferences, seminars, etc. We have options. Some options are better than others, depending on what you want to know. Likewise, some options are better than others, depending on what you want to share.

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An Accendo Reliability recorded webinar event

What is it that makes the difference between good and great related to reliability engineers? What is the magic element that separates those who can carry out tasks such as facilitating an FMEA or designing and analyzing an ALT from those who impact an organization’s culture? A good impact that improves the organization’s ability to create reliable products.

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An Accendo Reliability recorded webinar event

One of the things I like about reliability engineering is the field has a stable set of tools and approaches with an ever-changing set of challenges. The process of conducting an FMEA or Root Cause Analysis hasn’t changed much over time. Meanwhile, with the advent of new designs, materials, assembly techniques, and higher customer expectations, we continue to face interesting problems.

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An Accendo Reliability recorded webinar event

I recently received a question about the differences and similarities and which discipline is better concerning reliability and quality engineering. Some say reliability is a characteristic of quality, while I say reliability is quality yet over time.

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An Accendo Reliability recorded webinar event

It’s impossible to point to one moment, class, seminar, workshop, or conference where I learned reliability engineering. Not one situation, project, conversation, or meeting, either. Learning reliability engineering is a journey, and each is different.

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An Accendo Reliability recorded webinar event

What do you tell someone you just met when they ask, “So, what do you do?” Saying you’re a reliability engineer will likely get a polite nod or confused look. How do you explain what you do and why? Why is what we do as reliability-minded folk important?

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An Accendo Reliability recorded webinar event

The reliability engineering discipline, like all fields of endeavor, is changing. The inclusion of risk management, the shift to proactively avoiding field failures, and the increasing use of sensors and models all make the future fascinating.

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An Accendo Reliability recorded webinar event

As a reliability professional, you will be asked to teach. You are part teacher, coach, mentor, and expert. Being effective enhances the understanding of reliability objectives and methods to achieve them.  Let’s explore becoming an amazing teacher.

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An Accendo Reliability recorded webinar event

The new CRE body of knowledge goes into effect in January 2018. With the additions, deletions, and changes to topics, it attempts to reflect what reliability engineering does daily. Let’s closely examine the new 2018 BOK and what it means.

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An Accendo Reliability recorded webinar event

Good with data or failure analysis are elements of a great reliability engineer.

Another is the ability to influence. The perfect analysis and dynamic slide deck are not sufficient. You also must master the ability to persuade to influence.

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An Accendo Reliability recorded webinar event

Obtaining certifications based on your reliability engineering knowledge does not make you a professional. It is how you apply your knowledge that does. Let’s explore what it means to be a professional reliability engineer.

It is how you apply your knowledge that does. Let’s explore what it means to be a professional reliability engineer.

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An Accendo Reliability recorded webinar event

You have signed up to sit for the CRE exam.

You have the education and experience. Then, you look at the CRE body of knowledge—the breadth of statistics, the range of tools, the plethora of concepts.

You need to review the material. Where do you start?

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