The Big Picture: Clear, confident communication in the workplace was the focus of our latest Professional Development workshop, which shared advice from The People Skills Playbook.
- Hosted by the Shipbuilder Engagement Team in partnership with Human Resources & Administration’s (HR&A) Leadership Development Team
- Featured keynote speaker John Watson, project manager, HR&A
- The People Skills Playbook — A guide filled with practical tools and tips to navigate workplace dynamics
Why It Matters: Strong interpersonal skills help every shipbuilder thrive, no matter their role.
- Navigate the four domains of emotional intelligence
- Strengthen workplace relationships
- Communicate with empathy and clarity
What They’re Saying:
- Tri Nguyen, Electrical Engineer: “Being able to regulate emotions is essential to making informed decisions each day. As an engineer, I know emotions can run high as deadlines approach. The way we control our emotions is a strong indicator of future success. This is also applicable to anything we do in life.”
Your Next Steps:
- Learn skills to navigating workplace dynamics and more with free classes on Ingalls’ Percipio — ask your supervisor if you need help logging in
- Be on the lookout for the next workshop in the Professional Development series
Questions? Email IngallsEngagement@hii.com for more information on ways to connect you and your team!