The IEEE Eastern NC Section announces the IEEE Professional Development Institute. This is a series of monthly workshops and seminars on professional development topics, including management and supervision skills, teambuilding, and interpersonal skills. Become a well-rounded engineer, ready for today's competitive market. And best of all, the sessions are FREE* or at a discount for IEEE members! This is a service of the IEEE Eastern NC Sections for our members. Sessions are normally the second Tuesday of each month at 6:30 PM at the ISA Training Center on Alexander Drive in RTP. Registration is required and can be done on-line. Attendees will receive a certificate of participation that may be used for job or certification continuing education credits.
Please note that we have
re-scheduled the previously cancelled May-July meetings.
The meetings listed below WILL be held!
ISA's training center is located at 67 Alexander Drive in RTP (directions below). Due to licensing agreements with the material being presented at this workshop, only IEEE members may attend. Membership applications will be available at the door. For more information on the IEEE PDI, contact Charles Lord, IEEE Eastern NC Section Professional Development Chair, at c.j.lord@ieee.org
* a voluntary donation is asked to help pay for the food ($10 suggested)
August 10, 2004: "How to Think Creatively"We learned how to be precise and technically correct - but how do we learn to be creative? Or more creative that we currently are? Come learn new ways of thinking "outside the box" and coming up with fresh ideas. This presentation is based in part on a videotape seminar presented by Skillpath. Pizza and sodas at 6:00 PM, program starts at 6:30 PM - Please pre-register so we will have food and handouts for you. Click here to register for this workshop. |
September 14, 2004: "Time Management - How to Get Things Done"We can't give you an extra hour a day but we can show you how to work more efficiently and priortize. If you find yourself juggling too many activities or losing time to time-wasters, come find out how to get some of that time back. This is a live presentation by Charles Lord, P.E., CQMgr Pizza and sodas at 6:00 PM, program starts at 6:30 PM - Please pre-register so we will have food and handouts for you. Click here to register for this workshop. |
October 5, 2004:(PLEASE NOTE THAT THIS IS
THE FIRST TUESDAY THIS MONTH!) "How to Deal With Difficult People"We all know them; we all work and / or live with them. Learn how to manage and defuse some of the problematic co-workers, customers, and others that make things difficult. This presentation is based in part on a videotape seminar presented by Skillpath. Pizza and sodas at 6:00 PM, program starts at 6:30 PM - Please pre-register so we will have food and handouts for you. Click here to register for this workshop. |
The following seminar topics are being considered for future sessions; Please let us know if you are interested in seeing these:
Assertive Communication Skills for Women
Developing and Maintaining Empowered Teams
Essentials of Credibility, Composure and Confidence
Interviewing, Hiring and Firing
Conflict Management Skills for Women
Filing & Records Management Skills for Secretaries
Motivating Teams
Terrific Telephone Skills
Location:
ISA Training Center
67 T W Alexander Dr
Research Triangle Park, NC 27709
DIRECTIONS:
Take I-40 to exit number 279A (NC-147 South). 147 dead ends into Alexander Drive. Take a
right onto Alexander. The ISA Training Center is 1.3 miles on your right.
Click here for a list of past PDI presentations
Last updated:
Charles Lord
07/11/04