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? • • • • • Section / Name / Date / Signature Home town Academic Stream Primary area of Technology interest Expectations of this class Who am I? • Kirkland Lake • B. Comm. – U of T 1978 • Technology & Information Technology journey • Sales to President • Independent Consultant / Business Advisor / Interim Manager Why am I here? This is where my journey led me. What Is Technology and what is Management? Technology • • • • • • • Information Nano Genetic Robotic Bio Medical Biotechnology Bio Informatics • • • • • • • Communication Educational Transportation Exploration Space Marine Industrial 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.. 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. 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? 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 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. 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 Schedule Class Time • Section 1: Monday 12:30 – 15:30 Room A226 • Section 2: Wednesday 12:30 – 15:30 Room A224 • Office hours 12:00-12:30 and 3:30-4:30 Wednesdays Room A224 Course Outline Date Topics Presenter 1 January 07 & 09 Introductions Course Overview Expectations David Plouffe 2 January 14 & 16 Individual Paper Topics Posted Technology Management Innovation and Product Development Dr. Glenn Brophey Bob Carpenter David Plouffe 3 January 21 & 23 Science Insight GIS Mapping Dr. David Rowbotham 4 January 28 & 30 Industry Insights Technology Management in Healthcare NBGH / NBRHC ICT Planning Team Course Outline Guest Project Manager Bob Carpenter David Plouffe 5 February 04 & 06 Technology Management Project and Program Management 6 February 11 & 13 Group Project Initiated Industry Insights Technology Management in Forestry February 15 Individual Paper Due February 18 & 20 Winter Study Week No Class February 25 & 27 Group Projects Selected Science Insights Genetics Opportunity and Controversy Dr. Dave Vadnais Dr. Tony Parkes 7 8 Industry speaker TBA Course Outline Technology Management Business Systems And Information Technology Dr. David Hemsworth Guest Speaker TBA David Plouffe Science Insights Technology and the Environment Industry speakers TBA 9 March 03 & 05 10 March 10 & 12 11 March 17 & 19 Group Presentations 12 March 24 & 26 Career Night Accounting Healthcare Forestry Mining Communications IT Services Systems Integrators Hardware & Software To be scheduled 13 March 31 & April 02 Review David Plouffe Evaluation Deliverable Due Dates Points (Out of 100) Weekly hand-in 10 Each week 10 Class Participation 12 weeks 12 Throughout the term 25 Individual Paper 1 February 15 15 Group Project Presentation 1 March 17 & 19 20 Final Exam 1 TBA (2008) 30 100 12 for attendance 8 by student 5 by Instructor 10 by students 10 by Instructor 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 Format of study for course Think through the technology’s impact on The consumer/user and their quality of life The environment Capital requirements Ethical issues The business model to make profit Weekly Procedure 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. Arrive on time Hand in Assignment (research / questions) Review + Q&A Introduction to current week’s topic Lecturer and/or Guest presenter Q&A Wrap up Next week’s topic Hand in evaluation forms Research and Assignments • • 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 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 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 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 Final Exam • To be scheduled in April • Essay questions related to the course content • Further details in March 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 My expectations of you Participate fully in class Be engaged Be curious Complete research and assignments Arrive on time 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 My coordinates • • • • • Email: davidp@nipissingu.ca 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 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 President – Canadian Subsidiary NYSE listed US Company • $35,000,000 • 116 staff • Strategic planning • Project oversight • Product introduction Independent Consultant • • • • • • • Insurance CEO Advisor Technology Assessments Process Improvements Market assessment Internal/external process review Interim CIO NOHBOS/SCii PM Questions? For next week … Innovation and Product Development Dr. Glenn Brophey Professor Nipissing University Bob Carpenter Director SBE Nipissing University Innovation and Product Development Products Post it notes Blackberry Linux Nano chip Duct tape Companies 3M RIM Red Hat Software Intel ???? Innovation and Product Development Suggestions for research Industry Canada www.ic.gc.ca Canada-Ontario Business Service Centre www.canadabusiness.ca Search Disruptive Innovation Thank You See you next week