Achieving leadership communication teamwork and negotiation skills in an engineering curriculum

This paper presents a review of a problem-based subject designed to introduce a broad range of engineering application skills. In the case study presented, this innovative subject has been offered for three years and a wealth of experience has been gained by the academics. Enhancement of engineering practice skills related to communications, leadership, teamwork and negotiations are specifically addressed. In addition, general learning expectations concerning problem solving and critical thinking aspects are also imposed. This mode of learning includes group work and somewhat open-ended problems integrated into the technical content of other subjects offered during the session. The feedback received thus far has been generally quite positive. Discussion of problems faced and solutions attempted during the three years of this programme provides useful information for anyone wishing to implement a similar approach.