COURSE # MGM-242

DEVELOPING AND MANAGING THE TECHNICAL WORKFORCE AND ORGANIZATIONS

September 3-5, 2008, in Washington, DC.


…true success is achieved when the management function is exercised in a manner that unites and focuses everyone to the same objective for the long run...


Today, more than ever, the competitive edge of a high technology organization is its people. The complex task of developing and managing technical workforce and organizations increased further, as the market globalization and outsourcing brought with it one more level of managing sophistication. True success is achieved when the management function is exercised in a manner that unites and focuses everyone to the same objective for the long run.

This course presents issues, theories, and procedures associated with the build up and effective management of human resources in high technology organizations. Its emphasis is on the manager’s role as communicator, leader, and problem solver. A basic goal of the course is to help each participant appreciate the value in, and methods for, effective management of people in a variety of organizational settings.

The leadership requirements for managing a diverse population of technical and knowledge workers in the workplace is discussed. The management of conflict and change, communication techniques, and project relationships within the organization will also be covered. A major focus of the course will be on group and team formation, and the dynamics of group interaction in the workplace. The course will also touch on career decisions within technology organization, including the requirements for transition from technical expert to manager, and the manager’s role in employee development and appraisal.

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Strategic vision, leadership and execution are indispensable ingredients for success. Their unique role in sustainable management of technology and innovation are the subject of this course. The tools, methodologies, metrics and case studies presented here offer invaluable resource for the design, business development, marketing and management teams.

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About the Instructor


Dr. John O. Aje is Director of Technology and Engineering Systems and Associate Professor at the University of Maryland University College, Graduate School of Management & Technology. As the lead Administrator for advanced degrees in Technology Management and Engineering Management programs, Dr. Aje has structured the programs to produce managers for high-technology companies, large scale public and private technical organizations, and research institutions. He is an experienced practitioner and consultant in projects and large scale program management. He has lectured and written extensively in the field of technology management and is the Editor in Chief and founder of Technology Management Journal.

Dr. Aje received his B.S. and M.S. in Chemical Engineering from Clemson University and North Carolina State University respectively, and a M.S. and D.Sc. in Engineering Management from George Washington University.


Details:

Course: MGM-242 Duration: 3 Days FEE: $1,499 CEUs: 2.16





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