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Recent press as seen in the Engineering Management Society Newsletter
The Engineering Leadership Institute certificate program is designed for engineers who have become first-time managers – of projects or people. We know that jump from being a technical individual contributor to strategic manager requires a different skill set. The Engineering Leadership Institute is your answer – with just the right mix of lecture and interactive sessions to give you exceptional tools for success!
Program The Engineering Leadership Institute certificate program helps you develop the skills required to successfully manage projects and people. This program includes an initial intensive training week as well as three follow-up sessions every three months over a one-year period. These recurring 1.5 day meetings are customized to your changing needs as you advance in your career.
Certification During the course, each student will complete two projects for certification: a Communications Plan and a Risk Management Plan. When you receive a passing grade, The University of Texas at Austin will certify you as an Engineering Leadership Institute member.
Continuing Education Units Upon successful completion of the program, you will receive 3.5 Continuing Education Units (CEUs).
Key Benefits - Create collaborative relationships across your organization
- Gain support for your ideas and projects
- Improve your communication skills
- Learn how to build high performance teams
- Improve your outcomes through practical negotiation skills
- Manage risk
- Acquire tools for strategic planning
Topics
Collaborative Relationships
Communication Skills
Developing a Culture that Fosters Success
Leadership Simulation
Managing Innovation
Practical Negotiation Skills
Strategic Planning
Working with Others: Myers-Briggs Type Indicator
Who Should Attend Attendance is reserved for those who are leading efforts involving engineers and are facing new sets of challenges.
Program Fee The fee for the Engineering Leadership Institute is $5,500 ($5,000 if you register early). Included in the fee is tuition, course materials and most meals for the initial intensive training week, as well as for the three follow-up sessions.
2009-2010 Program Curriculum Session 1 Agenda: August 24-28, 2009 Session 2 Tentative Agenda: December 3-4, 2009 Session 3 Tentative Agenda: March 4-5, 2010 Session 4 Tentative Agenda: July 8-9, 2010
Contact Information
Rachel
Norrod
Events Coordinator
rachel.norrod@engr.utexas.edu
(512)
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Course Location
Thompson Conference Center
Classroom 1.124
Lunchroom 1.126
2405 Robert Dedman Drive
Austin, TX 78712
Telephone: (512) 471-3121
Fax: (512) 232-70033
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Attendance Policy
A 90% attendance rate is required in order to earn Continuing Education Units (CEUs) and certificates of completion.
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Cancellation Policy
A full refund, less a $100.00 processing fee, will be given for all cancellations or transfers if notification is received on or before two weeks prior to the beginning of the course. Refunds will not be given for cancellations received after this date. Substitutions may be made anytime prior to the first day of class. The CLEE programs are subject to cancellation if too few people enroll, in which case a full refund will be given.
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