Session One: 8 – 9:45 a.m.

Ethics for Engineers – Doug Nelson P.E., Assistant Professor, MSOE

Engineers are a confronted with a variety of ethical situations. It is important to be familiar with the relevant
ethical codes that govern engineers in their response to these situations. A review of the strengths and
weaknesses of ethical codes as well as state and federal laws will be discussed. Case studies in engineering
ethics will be discussed as well as the steps in making an ethical decision. As a result of participating in this session, participants will understand/be able to apply:

• what ethics is, and its use in engineering
• causes of ethical problems in engineering
• the NSPE Code of Ethics to ethical situations
• the steps in making an ethical decision
• the steps in accounting for risk and ethics

Hydraulic Fluids – Dr. Medhat Khalil, MSOE

This presentation provides an overview of the commonly used hydraulic fluids including petroleum-based,
water-based, chemical-based, fire-resistant, and environmental-friendly types of hydraulic fluids. The chapter
discusses thoroughly 21 various properties and the relevant standard test methods of hydraulic fluids. Fluid
properties are categorized as physical, thermal, and chemical properties. The chapter introduces the best
practices for hydraulic fluid selection, replacement, and storage.

Outline:

• Basic Definition
• Hydraulic Fluid Contribution
• Historical Background
• Properties and Test Methods for Hydraulic Fluids
• Hydraulic Fluid Additives
• Classification of Hydraulic Fluids
• Petroleum-Based Hydraulic Fluids (Mineral Oils)
• Fire-Resistant Hydraulic Fluids
• Environmental-Friendly Hydraulic Fluids
• Best Practices for Hydraulic Fluid Selection
• Best Practices for Hydraulic Fluid Replacement
• Best Practices for Hydraulic Fluid Storage

Business Transformation in the Digital World – Manufacturing/Supply Chain – Natraj Shankar, MSOE

The objective of this seminar is to explore the concept of Strategic Agility and its application in transforming a
business from Industry 3.0 to Industry 4.0.

• Strategic Agility and Industry 4.0
• Extended Enterprise Supply Network
• Business Transformation for Manufacturing
• Human-Digital Process

Session Two: 10 – 11:45 a.m.

Hydraulic Systems Safety – Dr. Medhat Khalil, MSOE

Hydraulic equipment is widely used daily at almost all industrial sectors. Hydraulic power units range from a
simple fraction of horsepower such as in a hydraulic hand tool to a large 500 horsepower machine. Lack of
training, understanding how it works, and awareness of the associated hazards are reflected on increasing
number of annual related injuries. The objective of this chapter is to increase the awareness about the hydraulic system safety during different phases including system design, startup, normal operation, and servicing. This chapter also explores the safety of the individuals, workplace, equipment, and the public.

Outline:

• Introduction
• Why Hydraulic Systems Safety is Important?
• Who is Responsible for Hydraulic Systems Safety?
• Where to Find General Industry Safety and Health Standards?
• What are the Sources of Best Practices for Hydraulic Systems Safety?
• When to Apply Hydraulic Systems Safety Best Practices?
• BP-Safety-01: Design for Safe and Reliable Hydraulic Systems
• BP-Safety-02: Safety of Hydraulic System Operators
• BP-Safety-03: Safety of Hydraulic System Work Environment
• BP-Safety-04: Safety of Hydraulic System Workspace
• BP-Safety-05: Safe Startup of Hydraulic Systems
• BP-Safety-06: Safe Operation of Hydraulic Systems
• BP-Safety-07: Safe Servicing of Hydraulic System
• BP-Safety-08: Oil Injection Avoidance and Treatment
• BP-Safety-09: Safe usage of Hydraulic Powered Tools

NextGen Storytelling – Leveraging AI, Augmented Reality and Digital Automation to Grow Your Company – Eric Lien, Lien & Company

All businesses must be able to tell their story in a way that authentically connects to their audience and conveys value. If done correctly and consistently, this will help to drive the growth of a company and solve customers’ problems. Today great storytelling is accomplished through the use of methodologies and innovative techniques that leverage new technology including AI/AR/VR. During this class we will explore some digital tools and best practice methodologies that will give attendees fresh ideas to take back and use in their companies. Class consists of presentation, handouts and breakout sessions.

Ready, Set, Engage! – Julius Rhodes, MSOE

In today’s day and age, it’s a given that all organizations desire more from their employees and stakeholders but the reality is that more has to be accomplished with less. As a result, many constituents feel stressed,
undervalued and even burned out. As a result, if we are going to get the best out of our team members, we need to connect with them differently and recognize the fact that businesses don’t add value, people do. Ready, Set, Engage is designed to provide attendees with a fundamental understanding of engagement but also to provide them with tactical and strategic tools they can use in their capacity as leaders to ensure team members and other stakeholders feel connected to the enterprise and valued for the contributions they make.

Specifically, the class will cover:

• Employee Engagement Defined
• The Cost of Disengagement
• The Business Case for Employee Engagement
• Engagement by the Numbers
• Common Engagement Mistakes
• Employee Engagement Best Practices

Lunch Break: 11:45 a.m. – 12:45 p.m.

Lunch will be served in Room 101

Session Three: 1 – 2:45 p.m.

Innovation Metrics: Managing the Product/Service Innovation Process – Gene Wright, MSOE

Innovation is a process. To manage a process, it must be measured. There are a variety of metrics for the
process of product/service innovation and development. It is essential that metrics are closely linked to
business and innovation strategy as well as form a basis for learning and continuous improvement in a firm’s
ability to innovate. Metrics are generally used to demonstrate the value of the investment in innovation to
stakeholders, currently and in the future. However, they must also provide insight into “Doing the Right
Things” and “Doing Things Right”.

This workshop will discuss the practical approach to innovation management through strategically aligned
metrics. Participants will be exposed to examples of measures as well as be able to discuss the challenges and benefits to innovation measurement.

Blockchaining: Not Just for Crypto Currency – Michael Vieau, 403 Lab

By now you’ve heard the team Blockchain, but what is it? How is it used? How does it affect you? In this talk
we will touch on how Blockchains are used for crypto currency and see how it is being used in different
industries such as manufacturing and healthcare. We will also look under the hood at some of the technology
that makes Blockchains possible and (hopefully) perform a Blockchain demonstration.

You've Been Charged – Julius Rhodes, MSOE

On a daily basis each of us faces myriad situations that can test our resolve and ability to overcome obstacles. In
this regard our ability to address these issues in a holistic manner not only determines how we will move
forward but in large measure it helps to determine how others will move forward in the manner in which they
connect with us and others. We are or have to be the change we wish to see in the world.

“You’ve Been Charged” is designed to provide attendees with an understanding and a virtual roadmap that will
allow them to understand the value of a codified belief system that they can demonstrate to others in a confident and assured manner which impacts our ability to create positive and powerful points of affiliation in our lives. It is a tool that can be used as a sort of daily affirmation to provide the listener/participant with the impetus they need to continue to move forward in pursuing their goals and objectives in spite of the encumbrances they face as they set about the mythic journey, we all face.

Session Four: 3 – 4:45 p.m.

The Innovation Portfolio: How to Develop, Organize and Manage the Innovation Portfolio – Gene Wright, MSOE

A portfolio is a collection of programs, projects, and/or operations managed as a group”. (PMI, PMBoK,
2013) The innovation portfolio allows innovation managers to ensure business strategic alignment, allocate
resources, and maximize the process of value creation through innovation for a firm. Innovation (Product
Development) Portfolio Management is a key set of skills, management practices and tools for the person
responsible for the output of the innovation process.

This workshop will address the HOW of developing the Innovation Portfolio as well as the WHY of managing
the portfolio while exposing some of the common challenges of working with a portfolio within a firm.

LinkedIn – Richard Gagliano, MSOE

LinkedIn has over 560 million users with 260 million monthly users. The average CEO has over 900
connections and 41% of all millionaires has an account. Whether or not you have a LinkedIn account currently,
this session is for you. In two hours, we will review the basics of LinkedIn (profile sections), demonstrate
various features, and then focus on how LinkedIn can benefit you personally and/or your company via the
networking aspect. As time permits, we will review profiles of volunteers from class.

Retaining & Motivating Millennials – Mark Rounds, MSOE

Often, we hear, “What is wrong with Millennials?” The right answer is: “There is nothing wrong with them,
they are just different”. This session will explore why the Millennial generation is different from the generations
before and review the strengths and challenges they bring to a team. Based on their upbringing, there are certain items that are important to their generation. Understanding these important items provides a clue to the correct strategy to create an environment where Millennials are motivated to achieve corporate success and have a desire to stay with the company. This session will show how a program designed by the instructor has engaged the company’s Millennial employees and has led to a retention rate of over 75% of Millennial employees. The instructor will describe how the program was created and the steps that were learned along the way to further develop the program.