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Nick Smith

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    Great expectations

    In the past few weeks big companies in the engineering sector have been announcing big profits. But they weren't big enough and they're being treated as losses. E&T explains why.

Latest articles

  • The economy of the living dead?

    According to some commentators we've now entered the 'Zombie Economy' phase of the recession. But what does this mean for the engineering sector? E&T flips through a new book on the topic.

  • Where are the nuclear engineers?

    Research shows that there will be a significant shortfall in graduates entering the nuclear power industry by the decade 2015-2025. E&T discusses the biggest challenge facing the nuclear industry.

  • Always look on the bright side of life

    The secret to good morale in the workplace is good leadership. Sound obvious. But why is it so hard to achieve? E&T reviews a new book addressing the issue.

  • Engineering your way to the top

    Today’s junior and middle engineering managers hoping to make it to chief executive level need a broad portfolio of skills. E&T spoke to two leading headhunters to find out more.

  • Networking for success

    Most engineering managers are too busy 'getting the job done' to spend time developing soft skills. But improving your networking technique is one you can't afford to overlook.  E&T discusses a new book on the subject.

  • The 2020 visionary manager

    According to professional futurologists, in a decade’s time our working lives will be unrecognisable. So what are the key trends that will affect our lives in 2020? E&T looks at five key areas where our thinking as managers might be forced to change…

  • How technology will change the way we manage

    Ten years ago, who could have predicted the way we work today? Broadband speeds have revolutionised the places we work and the way we think. E&T reflects on how we were, and looks at where we are going.

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Words with the environmental explorer

As an explorer he’s walked from pole to pole. As an environmental engineer he’s worked on sustainability projects the world over. As a motivational speaker he sets new goals for management and gives the odd talk about cannibalism. E&T hears Tim Jarvis’s story.

Copenhagen: is there hope for a new deal?

Later this month world leaders will meet in Copenhagen to decide on a replacement for the Kyoto Protocol. It could be one of the most significant meetings in the history of environmental policy making.

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