The Engineer As Leader

As an engineering leader, you are challenged to step beyond your “technical expert” status and move your peers and employees to embrace your vision for the future.

The Engineer As Leader will teach you to motivate others by touching their values. 

Earn 10.5 CPD hours as you discover situational analysis leadership and develop your range of leadership strategies.

Attention!  A free OSPE membership* is included with the regular (nonmember) registration fee!  Read details below.

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Our Speaker:  James G. Dalton

James Dalton is a management consultant with specialties in leadership development, strategic planning, governance and customer research.

Prior to establishing his consulting practice, Dalton spent 18 years at the National Society of Professional Engineers where he served in a number of roles.  As deputy executive director he instituted one of the first quality management programs in the association industry.  He has also served as CEO of the American Society of Landscape Architects.  He provides leadership training to the Naval Facilities Engineering Command (NAVFAC).

Dalton’s management philosophy holds that excellence in leadership requires the expression of values through a strategy-making process that is empirically based, customer focused and committed to the development of human competencies.

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Schedule: The Engineer As Leader

Friday,  9 a.m. - 5 p.m.

• Registration, Continental Breakfast
• History of Leadership Research
• Traits and Behaviors of Effective Leaders
• Lunch
• Distinguishing Leadership & Management
• Level 5 Leadership

Saturday,  8 a.m. - 2:30 p.m.

• Complete Breakfast
• A Systematic Approach to Leadership
• Lunch
• Leveraging Values
• Workshop Evaluation

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Testimonials from 2015 Graduates

• “Dalton had a great knowledge of teaching as well as a great knowledge of how to incorporate leadership into the engineering field.”
• “I found it very enlightening.”
• “Much of the data complements what we are currently doing at work to transform our corporate culture.”
• “Great speaker, engaging stories.”
• “The material specific to different types of leadership styles was extremely helpful.  I have a clear plan on how to become an effective leader.”
• “Great content.”
• “Kept moving with a great balance of slides, stories and participation.”
• “Terrific mentor.”
• “Effective and practical steps to persuade and lead others.”
• “Relatable to engineers.  Uses their terminology and thinking process to reach them on more abstract topics such as leadership.  Facilitates discussion and exercises well.”
• “Great tips to take back to current job.”

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HOW TO REGISTER

Extended Registration Deadline:  Friday, January 29

Use one of two simple methods to complete the registration process:  (1) Register online using the "Register Here by Jan. 29!" web button above, in the left column. (2) Or phone registration in to 1-800-654-9481.

 TUITION

• Regular registration fee*............................$579
• OSPE member rate (30% off)....................$405
• Enterprise member rate (50% off)**...........$290

* Free OSPE membership included with regular registration fee.  Further details below.  ** Call 1-800-654-9481 for details on Enterprise membership.

What is included?  Materials, breakfast, lunch and breaks both days.

Bring a Group and Save:  Deduct 10% for three or more professionals from the same company.  Call 614-223-1177 for more information.

Students accepted on availability:  Call 614-223-1177 for details.

Fellowships available:  OSPE members may apply for tuition-paid fellowships.

PROGRAM DETAILS

Mission:  To invest leadership training in upwardly-mobile engineers so they may develop a vision that motivates others to move with a passion.

Who Should Attend?  All design professionals, including: Professional Engineers, Engineer Interns, Graduate Engineers, Firm and Industry Veterans and Government Engineers. All engineers would benefit from this training!

FREE OSPE MEMBERSHIP:  A free OSPE associate membership is included for each nonmember registering at the regular registration rate.  Associate membership includes OSPE and chapter membership.  Your dues deductibility is 28%.

Hotel:  The Airport Marriott is located at 1375 N. Cassady Avenue, Columbus, OH 43219.  If you require overnight lodging, please make your reservation online at www.ColumbusAirportMarriott.com.  Make your reservation as soon as possible to ensure the best available rate.

Great News for State Employees!  State of Ohio exempt employees are eligible for reimbursement on conference, seminar and training events through the Employee Development Fund.  Visit www.OhioEngineer.com and click on “The Engineer As Leader” for a link.  For more information, please call 1-888-577-6276 or e-mail edfunds@das.ohio.gov.

Registrations & Schedule:  Registrations are limited to maximize personal interaction.  Schedule and faculty are subject to change at any time.

Know Ohio’s Continuing Professional Development (CPD) law:  For Ohio licensees, the Ohio State Board of Registration for Professional Engineers and Surveyors determines the acceptance of individual courses for CPD credit.  The State Board of Registration does not preapprove any courses nor course providers.  However, EFO programs are designed to meet Ohio law and State Board of Registration rules.  This program also meets CPD requirements in many other states.  There are 10.5 CPD hours associated with this program.  Professionals should only claim credit commensurate with the extent of their attendance in the program.  Be sure to sign our on-site attendance sheet each day so that your attendance may be verified in case you are audited by the State of Ohio.

Cancellation Policy:  Registrants may withdraw from the workshop with full refund less $75 processing fee provided EFO is notified in writing at least 72 hours prior to the start of the program.  After that time, registrants are responsible for the full registration fee.

Alternative seminar formats for your convenience:  Can't attend?  We can offer this seminar in-house.  Call 614-223-1177 for details.

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