introduction to technology management tmgt1106
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Introduction to Technology Management TMGT1106. Instructor: David Plouffe. Agenda. Introductions Course Outline Expectations Format of study My background – your questions Next week. Introductions. Whose here? Why are you here? Who am I? Why am I here?. Who are you?. - PowerPoint PPT PresentationTRANSCRIPT
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Introduction to Technology ManagementTMGT1106
Instructor: David Plouffe
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Agenda
• Introductions• Course Outline• Expectations• Format of study• My background – your
questions• Next week
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Introductions
• Whose here?
• Why are you here?
• Who am I?
• Why am I here?
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Who are you?
• Section / Name / Date / Signature
• Home town
• Academic Stream
• Primary area of Technology interest
• Expectations of this class
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Who am I?
• Kirkland Lake
• B. Comm. – U of T 1978
• Technology & Information Technology journey
• Sales to President
• Independent Consultant / Business Advisor / Interim Manager
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Why am I here?
This is where my journey led me.
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What Is Technology and what is
Management?
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Technology
• Information
• Nano
• Genetic
• Robotic
• Bio Medical
• Biotechnology
• Bio Informatics
• Communication
• Educational
• Transportation
• Exploration
• Space
• Marine
• Industrial
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Technology
The application of science, especially to industrial or commercial objectives
The scientific method and material used to achieve a commercial or industrial objective
Electronic or digital products and systems considered as a group
-- American Heritage Dictionary, 4th ed., 2000..
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Technology
…is the technical means people use to improve their surroundings. It is also a knowledge of using tools
and machines to do tasks efficiently.
We use technology to manage the world in which
we live. Technology is people using knowledge, tools, and systems to make their
lives easier and better.
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Technology …
…People use technology to improve their ability to do work. Through technology, people
communicate better. Technology allows them to make more and better products. Our buildings are better through the use of technology. We travel in more comfort and speed as a result of technology. Yes, technology is everywhere and can make life
better. Is that true?
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Management
• The act, manner, or practice of managing; handling, supervision, or leading
• The person or persons who lead or direct a business or other enterprise
• Skill in managing; executive ability
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Technology Management
• Management of technology links engineering, science and management disciplines to plan, develop, and implement technological capabilities to shape and accomplish the strategic and operational goals of an organization.
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Course outline and materials
• Course outline and all other course materials can be found at http://www.nipissingu.ca/faculty/TBA
• Course schedule and basis for evaluation are in the course outline
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Schedule
Class Time
• Section 1: Monday 12:30 – 15:30Room A226
• Section 2: Wednesday 12:30 – 15:30 Room A224
• Office hours 12:00-12:30 and 3:30-4:30 Wednesdays Room A224
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Course Outline
Date Topics Presenter
1January07 & 09
IntroductionsCourse Overview Expectations
David Plouffe
2January14 & 16
Individual Paper Topics PostedTechnology ManagementInnovation and Product Development
Dr. Glenn BropheyBob Carpenter David Plouffe
3January21 & 23
Science InsightGIS Mapping
Dr. David Rowbotham
4January28 & 30
Industry InsightsTechnology Management in Healthcare
NBGH / NBRHC ICT Planning Team
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Course Outline
5February04 & 06
Technology Management Project and Program Management
Guest Project Manager Bob Carpenter David Plouffe
6February11 & 13
Group Project Initiated Industry Insights Technology Management in Forestry
Industry speaker TBA
February 15 Individual Paper Due
7February18 & 20
Winter Study Week No Class
8February25 & 27
Group Projects Selected Science Insights Genetics Opportunity and Controversy
Dr. Dave Vadnais Dr. Tony Parkes
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Course Outline
9March03 & 05
Technology Management Business Systems And Information Technology
Dr. David Hemsworth Guest Speaker TBADavid Plouffe
10March10 & 12
Science InsightsTechnology and the Environment
Industry speakers TBA
11March17 & 19
Group Presentations
12March24 & 26
Career Night Accounting Healthcare Forestry MiningCommunications IT Services Systems Integrators Hardware & Software
To be scheduled
13March 31 &April 02
Review David Plouffe
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Evaluation
Deliverable Due Dates Points (Out of 100)
Weekly hand-in 10 Each week 10
Class Participation 12 12 weeks
Throughout the term 25 12 for attendance 8 by student 5 by Instructor
Individual Paper 1 February 15 15
Group Project 1 Presentation
March 17 & 19 20 10 by students 10 by Instructor
Final Exam 1 TBA (2008) 30
100
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Format of study for course
• Do independent research with respect to the technology or industry topic
• Generate questions about the topic and business implications for the visiting lecturer
• Hand in assignment at the start of class
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Format of study for course
Think through the technology’s impact onThe consumer/user and their quality of lifeThe environmentCapital requirementsEthical issuesThe business model to make profit
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Weekly Procedure
1. Arrive on time 2. Hand in Assignment (research / questions)3. Review + Q&A4. Introduction to current week’s topic5. Lecturer and/or Guest presenter6. Q&A7. Wrap up8. Next week’s topic9. Hand in evaluation forms
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• Research and assignments will be discussed each week and posted on the course website under “Announcements”
• See http://www.nipissingu.ca/faculty/TBA
• It is your responsibility to find out what they are
Research and Assignments
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Weekly Assignments• There is no text book for this course. For reference and independent study,
students will research web sources each week for material on the current week’s topic. Five (5) sources are suggested as a minimum set of sources for your study and research.
– Industry Association– Technology product company– Technology service provider – Industry Conference provider (i.e. Insight Information
www.insightinfo.com) – Government department or Ministry
• You are to hand in each week:– the site sources researched– an evaluation of the web sites research on a scale of 1 to 10 (1 dreadful –
10 awesome) – 3 questions for discussion on the technology or industry of the current week
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Individual Paper
• The paper is a 1200-1500 word paper in which you address the emergence and relative importance of a technology of specific eras
• You will need to cite all of your references in text and include the references at the end
• Follow “Writing Guidelines” link on the website at http://www.nipissingu.ca/faculty/TBA
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Group Assignment
• A Group Project involving sets of three teams (Team A / Team B and an Evaluation Committee) representing either: two vendors of an information technology system selection or two competing business cases of technology alternatives
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Final Exam
• To be scheduled in April
• Essay questions related to the course content
• Further details in March
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Outcomes
• Appreciate the breadth and depth of technology in business so that you can consider pursuing the Technical Management stream of studies
• Understand some of the major business issues that are prevalent in the presence of technology
• To have an awareness of business opportunities and risks associated with technologies and strategies that may be implemented to exploit or mitigate risks
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My expectations of you
Participate fully in class Be engaged Be curious Complete research and assignments Arrive on time
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My expectations of you
Enter into discussions and group work enthusiastically Inquire Explore Imagine
Show respect to others in the class by discussing issues objectively and listening to other points of view
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My coordinates
• Email: [email protected] • Website: http://www.nipissingu.ca/faculty//TBA• Office: phone: 474-3461 ext. 4745• Office location: A224• Office hours:
– Wednesday 12:00-1230 and 3:30-4:30– by appointment call my Home Office 478.9575
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My Business background
North American Information Technology and Services Industry
• Corporate America– Executive Management
– General management
– Sales management
– Sales
– Small company start-up
• Consultant– Business Advisor
– Interim Manager
– Project Manager
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• $35,000,000• 116 staff• Strategic planning• Project oversight• Product introduction
President – Canadian Subsidiary NYSE listed US Company
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Independent Consultant
• Insurance CEO Advisor
• Technology Assessments
• Process Improvements
• Market assessment
• Internal/external process review
• Interim CIO
• NOHBOS/SCii PM
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Questions?
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For next week …
Innovation and Product DevelopmentDr. Glenn Brophey Professor Nipissing University
Bob Carpenter Director SBE Nipissing University
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Innovation and Product Development
Products Post it notes Blackberry Linux Nano chip Duct tape
Companies 3M RIM Red Hat Software Intel ????
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Innovation and Product Development
Suggestions for research
Industry Canada
www.ic.gc.ca
Canada-Ontario Business Service Centre www.canadabusiness.ca
Search
Disruptive Innovation
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Thank You
See you next week