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Great turnout at TMC event …..despite the rain!

We had a great turnout at the TMC event today!!! Our speaker who is a professional coach, Bobbi McFadden was well recieved for our audience of 30 attendees. She gave an excellent talk on “Why we can’t leave the monkey on the side of the road: When delegation doesn’t work”. Giving the comical spin using “monkeys” (as our day-to-day tasks at work), she told us how to effectively delegate and prioritize in order to get the job done – or “Get the monkey off your back”.

This lunch-n-learn was catered by the Marriott Season’s Restaurant and the food and staff were superb! We collected ideas for topics for upcoming events. If you know of any great speakers and some interesting engineering management topics, please email Sonya.Dillard@nasa.gov

Be sure to join us at a future TMC event! The TMC needs You!!!

Sonya Dillard
January 26th, 2012

Technology Management Lunch-n-Learn Seminar (October 27th, 2011)

“What is Model-Based Systems and Why Should I Care?”

This quarter, the IEEE Technology Management Council is discussing Model-Based Systems.

There’s a lot of talk about Model-Based Systems Engineering (MBSE). Systems Engineering has always used models – what’s the big deal about MBSE? This session will describe what MBSE is, how it is being used, motivations for using it, enablers and barriers to its adoption, and its application across the SE life cycle. We’ll discuss some of the implications and where to go to find out more.

You wouldn’t want to miss this session!
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Speaker: Lisa D. Murphy, Ph.D.
Seminar: Model-Based Systems Engineering (MBSE)
Bio: Lisa Murphy, Ph.D. has been developing systems in aerospace, industry, and government for twenty years. She has an undergraduate degree in Environmental Studies, an MBA, and earned her doctorate in Information Systems at Indiana University (Bloomington). She taught at Louisiana State University and the University of Alabama in Tuscaloosa and was a researcher at UAH’s Center for the Management of Science and Technology. Dr. Murphy first began using models in software systems development at Boeing; recently she served as systems engineer to NASA’s Constellation Information Systems Office and as subject matter expert on Product Data and Lifecycle Management for NASA’s Office of the Chief Engineer. She is certified as a PMP and currently serves as Chief Architect for Atura Integration LLC and director of Advanced Systems Development for Integrated Thought Corporation.
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IEEE/TMC Lunch-n-Learn Seminar
Date: Thursday, October 27th
Time: 11:00am – 1:00pm
Place: Marriott Season’s Restaurant
Cost: $15.00 (includes meal, drink, tax/tip)

Agenda:
11:00 – 11:15am Meet & Greet
11:15 – 11:40am Lunch is served
11:45 – 12:30pm Technical Seminar
12:30 – 12:40pm Questions & Answer
12:40 – 12:45pm Closing Remarks & Meeting Adjourned

RSVP by 10/20 to Sonya.Dillard@nasa.gov or call her at 256-544-3312, and a menu selection will be provided.

We look forward to having you all join us.
You do NOT have to be an IEEE member to attend. Space is limited to the first 30 attendees.

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Sonya Dillard
October 6th, 2011

IEEE Technology Management Lunch-n-Learn Seminar – Keeping the Rising Star From Becoming a Black Hole – How to Harness the Power of the High Potential Employee

• Are you currently managing tomorrow’s successful leaders?
• Are your employees shooting for the stars?
• Are you climbing your way up the corporate totem pole?
• Do you currently desire to be in upper management?

If you answered “YES” to any of these questions, then this Lunch-n-Learn seminar is just for you!

“How to Harness the Power of the High Potential” is a great seminar for technical professionals in management or seeking a future in the management realm. Bobbi McFadden is a phenomenal and engaging speaker that is sure to make this topic, the first of a series of leadership development seminars. Don’t miss this opportunity!

Speaker: Bobbi McFadden
Seminar: Keeping the Rising Star From Becoming a Black Hole – How to Harness the Power of the High Potential Employee

Abstract: Identifying the stars and giving them opportunities to shine is only part of the equation. Organizations start unraveling when high potentials shoot to the top without embracing the value of the “whole”. We’ll take a look at how to guide high pots without frustration on both sides and how the organization, the manager, and the high potential benefits.

Date: Thursday, June 23rd
Time: 11:00am – 1:00pm
Place: Marriott Season’s Restaurant
Cost: $15.00 (includes meal, drink, tax/tip)

RSVP by 6/17 to Sonya.Dillard@nasa.gov or call her at 256-544-3312, and a menu selection will be provided.

We look forward to having you all join us.
You do not have to be an IEEE member to attend. Space is limited to the first 35 attendees.

Thanks,
Sonya Dillard

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Sonya Dillard
June 6th, 2011

Creating and Managing an Innovation Environment

The Technology Management Council will host a Lunch ‘N Learn on the topic of Creating and Managing an Innovation Environment. Join us for this presentation by Ron Ogan, Research Engineer at Georgia Tech Research Institute.

Date: Thursday, February 25^th, 2010
Time: 11:30am – 1:00pm (Lunch 11:30 – 12:00 noon, Presentation 12:00 – 12:45 P.M.)
Location: UAHuntsville Engineering Building, Conference Room 258

Biographical Sketch

Ron Ogan received a B.S., Physics, Oklahoma State University, an M.S. Engineering, Southern Methodist University and post-graduate MSEE courses at the University of South Florida. He recently completed a project as Developer and Industry Instructor for a project-oriented course for engineering at University of North Texas (UNT) to introduce Radio Frequency Identification (RFId) technology and applications in support of a National Science Foundation grant. Currently a Senior Research Engineer for Georgia Tech Research Institute working on the Missile Defense Agency and other sensors programs.

Abstract

As stated by Jim McNerney, Boeing CEO, “To innovate — in its root sense — means to renew. Innovation is critical to business success in today’s world. It’s about taking what’s there and making it better — as quickly as possible. There’s a pace that’s implied by it. It takes advantage of anything that will delight or better satisfy a customer.” In the entire 100 year-plus history of aviation, there have been only a relatively small number of major, world-changing inventions — including the miracle of powered flight at Kitty Hawk, the invention of the jet engine, and perhaps the pressurized cabin and supersonic flight. But … there have been millions upon millions of important, significant, and noteworthy innovations.

This Lunch-N-Learn Seminar will address different techniques and tools that are used for creating and managing the innovation environment, and discuss references to explore further.

You do not have to be an IEEE member to attend. All guests are welcome. Reservations will be taken on a first come-first serve basis.

To RSVP

Contact Sonya Dillard to RSVP. Lunches will be catered by Quizno’s. Please select a sandwich and provide your lunch selection to Sonya along with your RSVP. You will receive an email confirmation for your attendance.

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Sonya Dillard
February 8th, 2010

Great turnout at TMC event …..despite the rain!

Technology Management Lunch-n-Learn Seminar (October 27th, 2011)

IEEE Technology Management Lunch-n-Learn Seminar – Keeping the Rising Star From Becoming a Black Hole – How to Harness the Power of the High Potential Employee

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