WEBINAR
Essential Business Skills for Engineers: Bridging the Gap between Business and Engineering
Wednesday | 17 April 2024 | 10:00 AM (GMT+8)
Essential Business Skills for Engineers: In today’s rapidly evolving corporate landscape, technical expertise alone is no longer sufficient for career advancement. Effective communication, strong business acumen, and the ability to collaborate across disciplines are equally essential skills for success.
This exclusive, 60-minute live webinar, hosted by IEEE and Rutgers Business School, you’d discover:
- The importance of possessing business skills for engineers in the global engineering service industry
- How to leverage cross-disciplinary concepts to contribute to your organization’s success
- Opportunities for growth in business management and leadership roles for engineers and technical professionals
- Introduction to the IEEE | Rutgers Online Mini-MBA for Engineers and Technical Professionals
Speakers:
Peter Methot
Associate Dean of Executive Education, Assistant Professor of Professional Practice, Rutgers Business School
Peter Methot is a dynamic executive education professional and agile entrepreneur with expertise in emerging technologies, marketing and business development. He served full six-year term on the UNICON, Board of Directors culminating as chairman and now engages as an Emeritus through service to the Continuity Committee.
Jennie Fine
Associate Director for the Rutgers Business School Executive Education Program
Jennie Fine is a seasoned learning and development project manager with substantial experience in all areas of instructional design, project management, and educational program development. She is a specialist at working with large teams of stakeholders to reach alignment and develop clear action plans.
Sohaib Sheikh
Senior ICT and Smart Buildings Professional
Sohaib Sheikh is a senior ICT and Smart Buildings professional with multidisciplinary, cross-sector, global consultancy experience. He has previously delivered keynotes and workshops at 40+ international events including the UNESCO World Science Forum, IEEE Sections Congress, and the World Engineering Education Forum.
Ira Tan
Regional Sales Manager, IEEE APAC
Ira Tan and her team work closely with the designated subscription dealers in each Asia-Pacific located country in an effort to drive and create awareness for IEEE Xplore users in the region. She has more than two decades of experience in the publishing industry, providing sales expertise in research, educational and consumer markets.