That Middle Ground

I had the opportunity to have a meeting with a former grad today. He is one year out of college and came to ICC with three senior people from his firm. They met with a group of us on the faculty to propose a joint venture. The meeting lasted well over an hour and then we all went to lunch. As a new engineer in a real business environment it is hard to know where to interject into a group meeting. Some young engineers lack confidence and stay too far in the background or have to be drawn in. Some young engineers are overconfident and dominate. What absolutely impressed me today is how this ICC grad played right down the middle. He confidently stated his views, asked his questions, and then listened to what everyone else had to say.

TBL: Be conscientious in group meetings. Know your appropriate place and participate to that level.