September 19 IRI Member Update

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IRI Member Update

9/19/2022

Take a deep dive into the most important element of digitalization: talent. Don’t miss Digital Futures 2022, hosted by the IRI and Case Western Reserve University.

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FEATURED SESSIONS AT DIGITAL FUTURES 2022:

OPENING KEYNOTE:

The future workforce is already here, it is just unevenly distributed

with Youngjin Yoo of Case Western Reserve University

People are a critical element of a “digital first” strategy. In this opening keynote, Youngjin Yoo of Case Western Reserve University will discuss how you can design a new human infrastructure that underpins your digital strategies. He will talk about how you can use technology to re-design your workforce configurations – both the current and future, how to re-think the work that people do, and how leaders can re-imagine their roles to more effectively guide the organization.

CASE STUDY:

Well-being in the workplace

The well-being of our team members is at the forefront of most leaders’ minds following the events of the last 2+ years. Many organizations have employee well-being programs, but even with these in place, mental health issues that need clinical intervention and/or counseling go undetected. Learn about proactive initiatives for staff well-being that TCS uses, including modeling and an interface that employees will actually use.

TALK:

A look into the future of manufacturing

with Minjun Kim of Southern Methodist University

Minjun Kim of Southern Methodist University will introduce an innovative reconfigurable modular robotic system which controls miniature components that can be actively assembled and disassembled on command. This type of system could potentially improve the robustness and controllability of small-scale additive manufacturing. The base components are miniature cubes that can achieve different motion patterns, such as such as pivot walking, tapping, and tumbling, which has huge potential for robotics and bioengineering.

WORKSHOP:

Developing digital competencies in non-analytics staff

with Goodyear Staff

Learn about Goodyear’s Data Champion program, which provides data analytics training for staff members who are new or want to expand their understanding of that digital competency. Goodyear staff will explain the program and the lessons they’ve learned in its development and implementation. You will then have the opportunity to explore how this might work in your organization.

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OTHER UPCOMING IN-PERSON EVENTS:

November 7 – 9, Milwaukee, WI:

Fall Networks Conference

Complimentary registrations can be used – Learn More >

UPCOMING VIRTUAL EVENTS:

September 21:

Managing Emerging Technologies – Workshop

Member rate of $295 – Learn More >

October 3:

Improving Workplace Morale and Motivation Roundtable Webinar

no fee to attend – Learn More >

October 13:

Managing Risk in Product Development and Research – Workshop

Member rate of $295 – Learn More >

October 18:

i101 Bootcamp Part 1: Essential Tools in Managing Innovation

Member rate of $295 – Learn More >

October 26:

i101 Bootcamp Part 2: Organizational Issues in Managing Innovation

Member rate of $295 – Learn More >

October 28:

Managing Innovative People (NEW!) – Workshop

Member rate of $295 – Learn More >

November 9:

Financial Analysis for Product Development and Research – Workshop

Member rate of $295 – Learn More >

November 16 & 17:

Market-Back Strategy for Product Development – Workshop

Member rate of $295 – Learn More >

November 30:

Navigating Disruption: Be the Disruptor – Workshop

Member rate of $295 – Learn More >

December 7:

Portfolio Management in Product Development and Research – Workshop

Member rate of $295 – Learn More >

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