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Posted By Dilip Barua 02-03-2026 09:57 AM
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Nicely laid out Abubakr and thanks. Here are something further on yours: . . . to look beneath the surface of our professional identity . . . Professionalism is above and beyond any licensing regulatory framework. The best of it comes from within – not from any sort of regulatory checklist. One must ...
Posted By Dilip Barua 01-11-2026 06:00 PM
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Abubakr – thank you for the thoughtful reactions on the issue. On your highlighted question – you may have some answers in your mind. In line with 4.1 Engineering Profession section of the Standards, Codes and Manuals Essay – I like to address it by asking: What is professionalism? The answers to ...
Posted By Dilip Barua 01-06-2026 11:58 AM
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An ASCE SOURCE News Article posted on 2025 Dec 29 reveals that US Federal Gov does not consider engineers as professionals. It caught me by surprise – haven't heard this before. When read through the article – it seems however the highlighted premise is not what it seems. The Federal definition is ...
Posted By Dilip Barua 12-16-2025 10:31 AM
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Very well said, Michael – I have gotten great clarity – and have learned something new. In fact, the three words: authority, responsibility and accountability – are often used thoughtlessly. But, as your clarification shows due care and diligence are warranted – because, apart from management functions, ...
Posted By Dilip Barua 12-13-2025 11:47 AM
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Donovan, great comments – here are something further pertaining to your's. This time – I quote Dr. Thomas Chamorro-Premuzic – an organizational psychologist. These quotes including Dan McCarthy's and Mike Figliuolo's (shared earlier) – were in my my lecture notes prepared for my students. Most of it ...