ways to build society & section synergy

Ways to Build Society & Section Synergy

Presented by Paul B. Goodson, P.E., CAE

For IEEE North Carolina Council Leadership Training

January 22, 2011


Our Agenda• What are we trying to accomplish?• Building Awareness and Understanding• Where to find help?• This is (at least) a two-way street

Paul B. Goodson, P. E., CAE -- 1/22/11


What are we trying to accomplish?

According to Wikipedia - - Synergy, in general, may be defined as two or more agents working together to produce a result not obtainable by any of the agents independently.




The society, IEEE, includes:• 395,000+ members in 160 countries. • 38 technical societies and 7 technical councils that

operate globally. • 331 geographical sections, organized in regions– Sometimes with councils, chapters, affinity groups




Our Mission:IEEE's core purpose is to foster technological innovation and excellence for the benefit of humanity.

Our Vision:

IEEE will be essential to the global technical community and to technical professionals everywhere, and be universally recognized for the contributions of technology and of technical professionals in improving global conditions.



What are we trying to accomplish?Our Three to Five Year Goals

(Goals are outcome-oriented statements that represent what will constitute the organization’s future success.)

• Industry professionals and their employers will value IEEE products and services, membership and participation as a major resource to achieve success.

• IEEE will improve the professional competencies of students and professionals through education.

• IEEE will increasingly be valued by the global community as a catalyst for a balanced dialogue on technology-related issues.

• The public will increasingly value the role of IEEE and technical professionals in enhancing the quality of life and the environment.

• IEEE members and volunteers will increasingly find value and enjoyment through their involvement in the organization.

• IEEE will operate as a model global association, with aligned purpose, energy, and infrastructure that facilitates the development and execution of coordinated strategy.



Building Awareness and Understanding

• Leadership Meetings– NC Council Meetings, Leadership Training– Region 3 Meetings, SoutheastCon– IEEE-USA Meetings– Section Leadership Training/Briefings/Coordination Meetings

• IEEE Websitehttp://www.ieee.org/societies_communities/geo_activities/officer_training/quick_start.html



Where to find help?• Considerable IEEE Administrative and Operational Resources• IEEE Web Site Resources for Geographic Unit Officers(http://www.ieee.org/societies_communities/geo_activities/resources/20040416)

– Required Unit Reporting– IEEE E-Notice– SAMIEEE– vTools (e.g. meeting notices, registration, reporting, etc.)

• Collaborate with other section leaders – Help each other!



This is (at least) a two-way street!• Information and leadership from the society• Feedback and requests from the sections– With Region, National, MGA, & Society Leaders– With Technical Society Leaders– Triennial Sections Congress 19-22 August 2011

• Sharing info and interests at all levels, up and down• Communication & coordination within section for

section, chapter, & affinity group activities.



What else can WE do

to build society & section synergy?



Questions?

Paul B. Goodson, P.E., [email protected]


NC Council Training Session

• Unraveling the Mystery (IEEE Structure)• Ways to Build Society and Section Synergy

• Lunch (discussions)• Where’s the Money?• The Best of Everything• Electronic Resources for Sections• Charting the Path Forward• Personal & Section Action Plan

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