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Introduction to MDS Leadership Program Details Lisa Rechisky Manager- MDS Leadership Programs. Introduction. ELP vs. PAL Engineering Leadership Program Product Assurance Leadership Locations Four Locations Greensboro – 3 ELPs Florham Park – 5 ELPs Pittsfield 41 ELPs/ PALs
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Introduction to MDS Leadership Program Details Lisa Rechisky Manager- MDS Leadership Programs
Introduction • ELP vs. PAL • Engineering Leadership Program • Product Assurance Leadership • Locations • Four Locations • Greensboro – 3 ELPs • Florham Park – 5 ELPs • Pittsfield 41 ELPs/ PALs • Fair Lakes – 3 ELPs
View of the Program • Honor to be selected for this program • It is a tremendous personal commitment • You are considered to be the future leaders for the business • The current program members are thought very highly of
How the program works • Types of people hired • Work well on teams • 3.5 GPA • Extra activities while in school • Leadership • President of Clubs • Eagle Scout • Good communicators • Most are hired straight from college – program is geared towards new hires. • Each student is on program for approximately three years
How the program works (continued) • During 3 years • Cross Functional Rotations • 3 – 6 Rotations • Expand base of knowledge • Rotations in relevant areas of the business • Rotations are identified by technical managers in need of help. • Rotations can also be defined by a critical skill necessary for a program or the business • Program members can seek out rotational opportunities. • Clear lists of tasks in rotation plans are defined before the start of the rotation. • Carefully measured performance and goals on rotations • Performance in a rotation is expected to be at a level higher than peer group. • Obtain extra business training and leadership classes • Defined Training Plans for each year • Example courses • Team building • Finance for non-financial managers
How the program works (continued) • During 3 years (continued) • Are briefed on senior level issues • QBR • Score card • Engineering Metrics • Asked to participate in committees and teams pulled together by senior management • Engineers Week • Project Manage Deres Senior Leadership Meeting • Obtain a prepaid graduate education • Prepaid by semester by LOB • Including fees, registration, GRE, tuition, books • Given 1.5 hrs per course per week for studying, exams, classes, homework
A, B and C Course • A Course • One semester of highly technical classes • Weekly classes taught by a GD employee related to technology of the business. • ELPs broken into teams for the work • Classes are the same throughout MDS. • Classes are taught in one location and VTCed to other locations • Most classes were created in Pittsfield but working towards creating more based on other LOBs. • Weekly lecture with homework • Final project – high level of difficulty • A course dinner upon completion with senior management
A, B and C Course • B Course Project • Helps to improve business (technically or from a leadership perspective) • 50 hour project • C Course Project • 200 hour project • Must show a benefit to business • Can be an extension of the B Course project • Both B and C Course are presented to senior management upon completion of project.
How they are measured • Grades • GPA 3.5 desired 3.0 required • Rotations • Plans in Place • Mid and Final Evaluations • Expectations to be performing and doing tasks above individual contributor level.
How they are measured (continued) • Leadership Performance • How well they work with a team • How well they lead a team • Presentation skills • Understanding of business needs • Community Service/ Activities • Give personal time for community service • Time given for internal activities
Graduation Requirements • Successful and on time completion of: • A Course • B Course • C Course • Graduate Degree • ELP/PAL program Projects • Training • 6 Sigma Project • Attendance at ELP/PAL events • Commitment to community service • GPA minimum 3.0 desired 3.5 • Working towards gaining leadership qualities • Strong commitment to the program • Above average performance on rotations
Time Charging • Education Hours • 1.5 hours of chargeable time per class per week. • Only when class is in session
Schools • Current schools • USC • Purdue • NC A&T • Stevens • RPI • WNEC • GWU • VA Tech NVC • NJIT • Distance Learning vs. On Campus
Other Activities • Outdoor Team Adventure – Lakeville, CT • Team Building Experience • 1st year ELPs and PALs meet • Two day excursion • High Ropes • Team problem solving • Lunches • VIP/Program Lunches • Program members are often invited to special lunches when customers or other VIPs are in town.