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Tracks & Seminars

Track 1 Managing New Technology

Description

Technology on many fronts is advancing at an unprecedented rate, and evolving technologies present new and complex challenges never encountered by most engineering managers. This track addresses strategic and tactical issues faced by engineering managers concerned with the business and technical aspects of emergent or transformational technologies.

Sessions

Managing Innovation and Emerging Technology in Today’s Economy

Presenter: James Meng, Science Technology and Mathematics Executive (STEM), Naval Sea Systems Command

Clean energy technology, nanotechnology, and healthcare are among the hottest emerging industries. These are the types of innovative technologies companies need to address in today’s increasingly competitive global environment. Companies, large and small, new and old, often struggle in managing their R&D efforts and bringing new innovations to market. This session will touch on ways companies can maximize their R&D investment, effectively manage innovation, and successfully launch new technologies in today’s challenging economic environment.

CEU Accreditation Course: Strategic Management

Instructor: Jerry Westbrook, Past President & Executive Director Emeritus of ASEM

This 3-hour course (.3 CEUs) addresses organizational management and strategies for managing new products. An experienced instructor will guide the successful development of vision and mission statements, development and definition of goals and objectives, and understanding of internal and external environmental pressures. Developing a strategic plan requires the analysis of organizational strengths and weaknesses and environmental threats and opportunities, including the relationship between them. How this plan is flowed through the organization and commitment obtained by employees will be discussed.

Lunch and Learn Course: "Engineering Ethics for Emergent Technologies"

Presenter: Andrew Taylor, Senior Lead Engineer, License Renewal Services Group, Entergy Nuclear

This two-hour class focuses on technical discussions that engineering managers must make in the workplace. The participants will identify factors that can lead to unethical decision-making, analyze past & present situations which require ethical decision-making, apply an engineering code of ethics to the business and technical aspects of an emergent technology, and draw conclusions about the engineer's role in the business world. *Maximum 20 people.
Advanced Registration is Required for this Course

Impact of Congressional Action on Intellectual Property Management

Presenter: Gregory M. Stone, Esq., Whiteford, Taylor & Preston L.L.P.

This session will discuss (i) implications of new federal legislation embodied in proposed patent reform and the economic stimulus plan for R&D companies; (ii) particular trends in patentable developments being generated; and (iii) cost effective strategies to manage the development of new patentable inventions.

Track 2 Managing within the Global Market

Description

Globalization is not longer a concept but is the business standard. Economics has driven industry to internationalize its vendors and workforce, but managing in this new world order has been less clearly driven. Track 2 deals with conceptual issues, such as corporate social responsibility, as well as practical ones, including virtual teams, international marketing, and consolidation. These sessions assist managers in grasping the concepts and providing solutions to be used in the near term that can translate into permanent strategies.

Sessions

Keys to Managing Consolidation in a Global Market

Presenter: Janelle Montgomery, Principal, The Keystone Group

The consolidation of operations impacts employees, facilities, customer services, and many other aspects. Reduction in workforce, equipment, and facilities are examples of consolidations that are common in industry, yet rarely managed effectively and frequently lead to a drop in customer service and deliveries. Consolidation can lead to redesign and incorporation of new equipment and processes that lead to improvement over status quo. Global distance can be a factor in reconfiguration, creating new transportation and communication demands. This session offers planning and strategies designed to minimize disruption while maximizing the effectiveness of consolidation.

Marketing 101: The Engineer’s Role in Marketing

Presenter: Michael Richarme, Senior Vice President, Decision Analyst

Engineers are generally reluctant to “fly their own flags.” In fact, ethical codes restrict how engineers may advertise and promote their services. How can engineers, particularly consultants or leaders of small and medium enterprises, explore potential markets and promote their capabilities in an effective manner consistent with best practices? This session covers the principles of effective marketing strategies for engineers and offers illustrating examples.

Safety Engineering, Risk Analysis and Risk Management

Presenters: Peter G. Prassinos, Office of Safety and Mission Assurance, National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA); Chinh Bui, Chief of Product Safety and Reliability, Hamilton Sundstrand Space System International

Every engineer manages risk and maximizes safety on a daily basis ? in the workplace, for the public, and for future generations. Engineering managers particularly face challenging and diverse issues depending on the type and scope of their business, the maturity and complexity of their technology, and the degree of regulatory oversight in their industry. This session covers current best practices in safety engineering and risk analysis. However, understanding the hazards and risk involved in any technical or engineering enterprise is only the beginning. Therefore, this session will also cover the basics of risk management related to safety challenges faced by engineering managers.

Embracing Corporate Social Responsibility: Impetus for Sustainable Design

Presenters: Timo Marquez Director, MGR Proyectos Sostenibles, Venezuela, South America; Mark Frimann SCQ - Product Stewardship, Texas Instruments; W. Richard Gartman, MS, CSP, Product Stewardship Manager, Texas Instrument

Extended producer responsibility, which includes product and packaging take-back, is a materials and waste management system defined by corporations taking environmental responsibility for their products during their entire life cycle. Environmental management from material extraction through final disposal requires corporations to change their processes, procedures, and culture. This session introduces actions such as using environmentally benign materials, reducing material quantities in product and process design, designing for increased product lifetimes, reducing maintenance and repair, developing efficient recycling systems and recycled material markets, and making these changes cost effective.

Track 3 Managing in the Energy & Environmental Era

Description

Energy policies can no longer be left to the discretion of international governments. Environmental responsibility can no longer be a topic of academic discourse. Industrial energy use and environmental impact must be addressed for the life cycle of all products and processes to avoid resource depletion and multi-media pollution. Track 3 includes sessions with timely discussions of energy availability and waste management, where traditional and alternative energy sources and air, gaseous, liquid, and solid waste streams are considered. Corporate policy in energy and the environment has become the responsibility of middle managers, and Track 3 sessions are designed to help in the assumption of that responsibility.

Sessions

Energy Solutions: Green Facilities Management Workshop & Facility Tour

Presenter: Paul Westbrook, Texas Instruments Sustainable Design

This special double session features a workshop and tour of the Texas Instruments new LEED Manufacturing Facility in Dallas, TX. TI’s Director of Facilities will conduct a session on green facility applications based on Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) principles and will lead participants on a tour of the plant. Maximum 50 people.

AutoDesk Sustainability Study - Implications for Engineering Managers

Presenters: Sarah Krasley, Sustainability Industry Solutions Manager, Autodesk; Ramesh Talreja, Texas A&M

Since its 1982 beginning, Autodesk has established itself as leader in responsible business practices. Ingrained in the company's culture is an ongoing strategy that has seen Autodesk blend business and corporate citizenship. The approach had allowed Autodesk to be agile in meeting the changing needs of the global business arena. Responding to those needs has led the company to hone its sustainability strategy - to simplify and democratize sustainable design. Recently, ASME and Autodesk co-sponsored a two-part sustainability survey of ASME members for their opinions on general sustainability and sustainable technologies. Autodesk presents the findings of the sustainability survey report and leads a panel discussion with ASME members addressing the impact of the findings in the engineering management arena.

Societal Implications in the Environmental Era

Presenters: James Mihelcic, University of South Florida; Margaret F. Pinnell, Ph. D., Associate Professor, Department of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering, University of Dayton; David R. Muñoz, Colorado School of Mines

Environmental issues go beyond good resource and pollution management. Nations and communities are demanding more than just good sound technical solutions. They expect inclusion, participation, knowledge and empowerment. This session presents case studies where societal implications are integrated into project management, product development, and facilities management.

Lunch and Learn Course: “U.S. Climate Change Policy: Setting A Market Price for Carbon”

Presenter: Phil Grossweiler, Principal Consultant, M&H Energy Services, Former ASME Congressional Fellow; Robert G. Kennedy III, PE, Principal Consultant, M&H Energy Services, Senior Systems Engineer, Tetra Tech

This session is based on the belief that U.S. government policy will be implementing either a carbon cap and trade legislative framework and/or the EPA will be moving forward in regulating greenhouse gas emissions. A panel of recognized energy policy experts will discuss on how industry can and should react to this policy framework. In this session, leadership provided by the ASME Energy Committee identifies industry opportunities to develop technology and business solutions within the stipulated policy.

Track 4 Managing & Developing Engineers

Description

In the era of diversified and dispersed engineering talent, distributed risk and responsibility, and virtual workforce collaboration, management of the engineering workforce requires more talent, professionalism, and above all, leadership skills than traditionally housed in HR environments. This Track delivers critical awareness of new challenges in engineering management that deeply concern all managers, from front line supervisor to senior executive level management.

Sessions

Managing & Developing Engineers in Large Corporations

Presenters: TBA

How can leadership knowledge, skill, and accountability be developed in large scale, complex organizations? Can organizational culture be developed that rewards and encourages individual leadership at all levels? Developing the full potential of engineers under their supervision, while encouraging their best performance, is one of the most important functions of engineering managers. This session explores how engineering managers, both new and experienced, must engage, motivate, develop, and mentor their direct-reports.

High Quality Leadership in the Global Environment

Presenter: Janelle Montgomery, Principal, The Keystone Group; David Tennant, President, Windward Consulting Group, LLC Atlanta

Globalization has resulted in the rise of “virtual” collaborative teams, dispersed across hemispheres, cultures, customs, and languages. This interactive session addresses how engineering managers can develop and apply the right mix of skills and approaches to become effective leaders in the global environment. Best practices and case studies will be analyzed and discussed.

Managing for an Inclusive Environment

Confirmed Organizer: Betty Shanahan, Executive Director & CEO, Society of Women Engineers

How diverse is the engineering workplace in the U.S. and the world? Engineering managers should understand the global stage and the role of the U.S. in promoting diversity among engineers, scientists, technologists and mathematicians. This session explores the current state of the union on women in engineering and the future outlook. Information and resources will be shared for creating effective outreach programs to promote workplace diversity.

The Personality Dynamics of Technical Teams

Presenter: Ms. Jennifer Tucker, Consulting Director, OKA (Otto Kroeger Associates)

This session blends experiential exercises with the lessons from a five-year Department of Defense research study that explored the personality dynamics of technical teams. Goals of this session are to teach participants how to recognize the human dynamics at work on a team, engage in simulations where participants can use "back at the shop" techniques to develop their own teams, and address the unique needs of technical teams given the Defense Department's study. Come learn about - and experience – the different elements of personality at both the individual and team levels that can profoundly impact a team's processes and chances of success.

Managing Multidisciplinary Design Teams

Presenter: Noel McCormick President, McCormick Stevenson Corporation , ASME Congressional Fellow

Identifying and integrating energy and environmental solutions demands team coordination with other technical and non-technical stakeholders. This session addresses how effective engineering management can benefit this team coordination and achieve its triple bottom line objectives. This session presents cases redefining the concept of sustainability design management.

Leading Virtual Teams

Presenter: Amy Geffen, Director, Volunteer Leadership Development, ASME

Whether driven by outsourcing, telecommuting, partnering or globalization, virtual teams are becoming a fact of life. The effectiveness of virtual teams can make or break critical projects. Understanding how to lead or manage virtual teams is a critical skill for engineers. In this hands-on, interactive workshop, you will learn about myths and realities, critical success factors, communication tools, leadership competencies, common team problems, and interventions.

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