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Engineering is a field that constantly evolves, and staying ahead requires not only technical skills but also the ability to communicate effectively and work collaboratively.

Join Steven Giako and Dianna Deeney in a panel discussion of central themes in the books Brilliant! Shuji Nakamura And the Revolution in Lighting Technology and How to Win Friends and Influence People.

How do these two books relate with one another, and what lessons can be learned by combining and contrasting their messages? How can the story in Brilliant! relate to the advice given in How to Win Friends and Influence People? What are potential lessons learned for engineers today who are leading in the edges of innovation?

Steven and Dianna explore these two books together by combining common themes for discussion points and add their own experiences from their engineering careers.

Discussion Topics

1.  Writing technical papers (9:12 )
2.  Presentations - Adding Flair (16:05 )
3.  Collaboration (23:31 )
4.  Recognition of Others (31:37 )
5.  Getting Buy-In on an Idea (39:00 )

Steven and Dianna's Overall Rating and Reviews

How to Win Friends and Influence People (45:47 )

Brilliant! (50:54 )

Participant Comment

"I didn't realize, until you pointed it out, the need for dramatization in presentations or the need to recognize the politics of publication. I never before went for politics or personal relationships. It was always the technology. And what you've talked about tonight points me in a slightly different direction: [the] need to recognize the politics and the personality, the drama that goes with presentations or publication. I never before recognized the need for recognizing the personal relationships." - R

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About me
Dianna Deeney is a quality advocate for product development with over 25 years of experience in manufacturing. Through Deeney Enterprises, LLC and her signature program, Quality During Design, she empowers product design managers and engineers to create exceptional products.

Dianna helps teams integrate quality principles into their design process, fostering early collaboration that leads to fewer design rework loops and reduced overall costs. Her passion for education bridges the gap between design and quality through the Quality During Design platform, offering:

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