7th SATECEngineering Management Forum

Terry ShoupASME President, 2006-2007

Professor of Mechanical Engineering,Santa Clara University

ASME Promotes the art, science and practice of

mechanical and multidisciplinary engineering and allied sciences

Develops codes and standards that enhance public safety

Provides lifelong learning and technical exchange opportunities

Benefits the engineering and technology community

ASME’s initiatives

Engineering Management Certification International (EMCI)

Continuing Education Institute (CEI)

ASME Solutions, a customized approach

Prepare for very dynamic change Expect high levels of competitive pressure Continually learn and grow Build a broad experience base for flexibility Build capability for business decision making as well as technical decision making

Future of Engineering

Engineering Management

Art and science of planning, organizing, allocating resources, and direction and controlling activities that have a technological component

By professionals who possess abilities to apply engineering and scientific principles and skills in organizing technical projects and people in technical jobs

Some issues and trends driving engineering management

Improving methods for capturing and sharing knowledge

Managing globally dispersed teams (working with different cultures)

High pressure for speed in all types of work, faster development times

Zero defects (six sigma) expectations Increasing need for true systems

engineering capability

Some issues and trends driving engineering management

Increased multidisciplinary expectations for engineering managers

Focus on continuous improvement utilizing numerous methodologies

Larger involvement in business decisions (marketing, sales, finance, etc.)

Increased number of engineers in non-engineering functions

Management of change

Working together

Collaborative learning

Technology innovation networks

Systems thinking

Global

If you are planning for a year,

sow rice

if you are planning for a decade,

plant trees

if you are planning for a lifetime,

educate people