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Urban Systems
Building your expertise in a new field
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If the events of 2020 had you thinking about shifting to a new career or new field within your industry, you're not alone.
Career advancement strategies: One-off courses or a graduate degree?
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A commitment to lifelong learning is essential for any professional. That's why so many professional regulatory bodies – such as those for engineers and health-care providers – require that their members engage in ongoing learning to keep their…
Today's leaders need integrated perspectives
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Complex challenges require innovative solutions – and innovative solutions require integrated and cross-disciplinary perspectives. It's not enough for today's leaders to have subject matter expertise in a specific area – they need a…
Guest Speaker Series: Trends in the Built Environment Industry
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On October 21, Master of Engineering Leadership (MEL) students in High Performance Buildings (HPB) and Urban Systems (URSY) attended an exclusive presentation by George Be
Speaking the language of business is fundamental to leadership
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Being an effective leader of teams and projects requires a deep technical understanding of your sector, whether you work in energy management or seniors care.
2020 Urban Systems and Integrated Water Management Whistler Trip
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At the end of September, the Master of Engineering Leadership (MEL) students in both the Urban Systems and Integrated Water Management cohorts travelled the Sea to Sky Highway, through Squamish, up to
Guest Speaker Series: Joanna Shea on Achieving Win/Win Negotiation Outcomes
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On September 15, Master of Engineering Leadership and Master of Health Leadership and Policy students were excited to welcome back Joanna Shea, Founder of 3P Energy Consultants.
Guest Speaker Series: A Tactical Approach to Effective Presentations
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On September 8, the MEL & MHLP programs were happy to have Ivan Wanis-Ruiz, Senior Consultant at Public Speaking Lab, back to offer yet another informative presentation to our 2020 cohort regarding professional communication skills.
Engineering a more sustainable world
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Engineering a more sustainable world Given that our planet is a closed-loop system, our unrestrained consumption of resources and focus on economic growth cannot continue without significant repercussions. We are already seeing the impacts of…
A new path to a leadership position
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You're respected in your workplace for your knowledge and skills. But you'd like a position with more responsibility – overseeing projects, managing budgets and teams, and developing strategy.