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Engineers' BootCamp TMChoose from 1-3 days of this intensive program
ESSENTIAL SKILLS - PROJECT PLANNING - LEADERSHIP
April 30 - May 2, 2008 - Portland, OR Also available privately at customer locations!
Quick enroll: Online fax or mail Phone: 800-577-3528
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Overview
There is a world of difference between "engineering" products or systems and making projects come out as desired, especially when projects involve coordinating multiple people. A poor outcome is certain when good engineers are put into positions of responsibility without the range of competencies necessary for achieving excellent results.
T his workshop guarantees to increase project success by improving leadership, planning, estimating, collaboration and communication competencies. The powerful results from this course are based on the instructor's direct experience on engineering projects and experience gained from Auxilium's engineering management consulting business.
Case studies, real-life examples and exercises are used extensively to illustrate how the principles apply on the job. The case studies are drawn from a broad range of product development team environments at small, medium, and large companies serving many industries.
Each participant leaves with a comprehensive workbook and a personalized action plan that will immediately benefit their respective organizations.
Benefits
This workshop enables participants to:
Who should attend:
Continuing Education Credits:
Up to 1.95 CEUs (19.5 PDUs)
Instructor: Gary C. Hinkle
DAY 1 - ESSENTIAL COMPETENCIES AND PRODUCTIVITY Quick enroll online fax or mail Phone: 800-577-3528
"This seminar is great! It teaches about topics that would require years of experience on my own to find out. It provided different ideas and perspectives about how to become a better engineer. Case studies as examples are good. I now see the big picture about why it's important to have soft skills."
- Hung Wang, Member Technical Staff, Asymtek
"Made me think of things in a new light. I will immediately use the communication and team building tools, techniques and tips."
- Curtis Hamlin, Texas Instruments
Objectives:
I I Learn five common team dysfunctions and how to resolve them Build a high level of trust among peers and managers Overcome fear of conflict Define and achieve measurable results for team activities Learn key aspects of effective informal presentations Avoid common mistakes that technical people make when presenting to diverse audiences Improve the level of commitment on projects Implement what is learned in class as part of their professional development plan
DAY 2 - PROJECT ESTIMATING AND PLANNING Quick enroll online fax or mail Phone: 800-577-3528"I'll use the tools from this course immediately to create project schedules, improve my influence skills and especially for influencing team members to make commitments." - Rene Valenzuela, Sr. Mechanical Engineer, Mitsubishi Digital
Project Planning Overview Project planning competencies and tasks Individual accountability for estimating, planning, and scheduling work Integrating a high level of commitment into plans
Project Planning Details Project lifecycle Pros and cons of standard lifecycle models Examples of good planning and poor planning How much planning is the right amount? Dealing with ambiguity and uncertain resource availability Project documentation
Project Leadership and Project Management Overview of necessary leadership competencies Opportunities to distribute project leadership and management responsibilities Case study: Sharing of Project Leadership and Management Responsibilities
Project Estimating Estimation challenges Prerequisites for estimation Comparison of estimation methods Estimation steps Estimation exercise
Scheduling Practices Work Breakdown Structure (WBS) Iterative estimating and scheduling Scheduling tools Gantt and PERT charts Commitment based scheduling Cost of delay
Detailed Design Plans Planning steps Defining roles and responsibilities “Success” criteria Project plan template Planning exercise Balancing planning with prototyping
Design Review Planning Critical design reviews and milestones Formal and informal design reviews Preparation for reviews and accountability Effective design review meetings Making tough decisions related to design review findings Engaging experts from outside the team Third party reviewers
DAY 3 - ENGINEERING LEADERSHIP Quick enroll online fax or mail Phone: 800-577-3528
"It focuses on several really important issues that engineers need to understand."
- Wendell Neumeyer, Manager, Artex Aircraft
"Gary is an excellent speaker and very knowledgeable about the material presented. A '10' on a 1-10 scale!"
- Karen Wong, Software Engineer, PSC Inc.
"Excellent ideas shown about building trust and respect. The course encouraged me to set a vision and direction for my team."
- Joel Smith, Project Leader, A-Dec, Inc.
What is Leadership? What leadership is, and what leadership is not Why leadership skills are important for engineers and technical professionals Differences between leadership skills and management skills Self-analysis of key leadership skills to improve Five levels of leadership
How to Develop Trust and Respect Characteristics that help credibility and perceived integrity Characteristics that hurt credibility Self-assessment
The Art of Influence Building rapport with business associates Helping others to see your view Influencing your boss Case study: System Architect with Poor Leadership Skills Influencing other leaders Understanding the process of “give and take” Influence vs. authority
Self Assessment of Leadership Ability and Potential Attendees assess abilities in 3 key areas and come up with a score that illustrates strengths and specific leadership skills to develop
Project Leadership and Project Management Overview of leadership skills necessary to effectively lead projects Opportunities to distribute project leadership and management responsibilities Case study: Sharing of Project Leadership and Management Responsibilities Overview of project planning skills and tasks Key project leadership skills Case study: Outstanding Project Leader (a role model for project leaders)
Our Guarantee If for any reason you are not satisfied, write to us within 30 days after attending the workshop and return the course materials and we'll arrange for you to receive a full refund - hassle-free!
REGISTRATION INFORMATION
Dates and Locations: April 30 - May 2, 2008 - Auxilium, Inc. - Portland, OR
Course Fee:
1 day: $525 CEA Members: $445
2 days: $1,050 CEA Members: $890
3 days: $1,325 CEA Members: $1,125
Call for groups of five or more.
Workshop fee includes a comprehensive workbook, and email/phone follow-up with the instructor after the workshop to assist with implementation.
Class size is limited to 20 people. Please register early to guarantee enrollment.
Four easy ways to register:
Phone Toll free: 800-577-3528 or 503-293-3557
The best way to guarantee your enrollment when making a reservation is to pay with a credit card, or you can mail your payment before the workshop date. We accept Visa, MasterCard, American Express, and Discover cards.
Fax
Complete the Registration Form online, print, and fax to 503-293-8499
Complete the Registration Form online, print, and mail to:
Auxilium, Inc. 10260 SW Greenburg Rd. Suite 400 Portland, OR 97223
Important Information
We begin at 9:00 AM sharp and wrap up at 5:00 PM Check-in begins at 8:30 AM. Continental breakfast, beverages and afternoon snacks will be provided. Lunch is on your own from approximately noon to 1:00 PM.
Parking We do our best to find seminar facilities that provide plenty of free parking. However, some facilities have paid parking only. You may want to check with the facility personnel to determine parking fees and they can often direct you to free parking in the vicinity of the facility.
Tape recording Our programs are fully copyrighted by Auxilium, Inc. No audio recording or videotaping, please.
Disclaimer Course content, instructor and availability are subject to change without notice. We reserve the right to cancel a course for any reason. If we must cancel a course, liability is limited to a refund of the paid registration fee.
Cancellations and substitutions Payment is required in advance but is refundable, less a $25 processing fee, if your cancellation is received 5 full business days before the course. If you fail to attend and do not notify us in advance, the fee is not refunded. Substitutes are welcome. Simply send the substitute on the day of the workshop and notify the instructor of the change on arrival.
Contact us for more information.
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