RE: Stuff seminar evaluations - IEEE Eastern Idaho & Boise Sections

[dk...@micron.com]

I'd like to thank all the attendees of the Boise Section seminar. Special thanks to Carl, Mark (Boise Section PACE chair), Doug (Region 6 NE Area PACE chair), and the Eastern Idaho Section (for working with us to share the expenses). I was anxiously waiting to read your responses and I have to conclude that Carl's seminar was valuable to most of you. I am glad to hear that we are on the right track.

 

To all the attendees in the Boise Section seminar,

Please reply to me with any specific suggestions you might have for future seminars (looking for ideas on non-technical topics).

 

Cheers,

Dorian Kiri

IEEE Boise Section Chair

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Subject: Stuff seminar evaluations - IEEE Eastern Idaho & Boise Sections

10/15/07

Hello IEEE Idaho seminar attendees,

It was great meeting you last week!  I really appreciated your energy and involvement as we discussed a number of professional skills that are so important to your effectiveness and happiness in the real world.

It is now 4-5 working days after our "business meetings", and, as promised, attached is the tabulation of your evaluations.  (I would have sent them out last Friday, 3-4 days after, but I had a family emergency, which turned out ok.)  I appreciated the feedback and suggestions, and thanks for all of you who responded for rating the session either "good" or "excellent".  I think you will be interested in reading the wide-ranging comments by other attendees.  I’ve separated them out by Eastern Idaho and Boise sessions, but you can see the similarity of reactions, especially the concerns about the real world.  You are not alone!

So, how are you doing with any "action items" … on decisions, managing your priorities, meetings?  If you've tackled one or two of them, or even more, that’s great and you probably feel pretty good.  If not ... well, remember, you are responsible for your life.  So don't feel badly, just start taking action.  

I have also attached the list of articles I've written for IEEE Spectrum magazine.  Go through the topics, and click on one or several that you needed to work on, and read more about topics we talked about and others that we didn't have time for.

I look forward to any further comments about anything we discussed.  I'm right here on the other side of your computer to consult on any of the topics we covered.  More info on the seminar and updates in the reading list is at www.carlselinger.com.

Thanks again for inviting me to your beautiful state, and being such great groups.  Hope what we covered makes you more effective and happier!  The best of luck to each of you!

Carl

 

 

Principal, Carl Selinger Services
Professional Development, Aviation & Transportation, Business Strategy
Ideas are always welcomed!
9 Aldon Terrace, Bloomfield, NJ  07003
Phone/cell: 973-953-0937  selin...@aol.com   www.carlselinger.com

 

Stuff you Don’t Learn in Engineering School: Skills for Success in the Real World, by Carl Selinger (Wiley-IEEE Press; in China by Science Press) ... covers important soft skills all engineers & professionals need to know.  Buy at http://www.carlselinger.com/seminars.html and save 15% at checkout.

 

P.S. Will someone advise Glenn Barker from the Boise meeting that I need his correct email address ... it's bounced back at me a few times.

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