JSM Activity #CE2003_02C

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CE2003_02C Sat, 8/2/03, 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM N-Monterey Room II
Statistical Leadership: From Consultant to Effective Leader - Continuing Ed
ASA, Section on Quality & Productivity
Instructor(s): Roger W. Hoerl, GE Corp Research & Development, William C. Parr, University of Tennessee, Ronald D. Snee, Tunnell Associates
Many statisticians in consulting roles would like to enhance their impact on the organizations they consult with. While statisticians' contributions may be very significant, all too often the statistician is viewed as playing a supporting, rather than leading role, in project success. Similarly, the statistician is often viewed as someone passively giving advice, or performing narrow technical tasks predetermined by others, rather than proactively making things happen and delivering results. Several changes are occurring in our environment that make this situation even more important for us to address. These include corporate downsizing and delayering, that make it more difficult to justify passive consultant roles in the organizational chart; the enhanced statistical education provided to others both in academia and business and industry (through initiatives such as Six Sigma), combined with the proliferation of easy to use statistical software, which in conjunction allow others to perform lower level statistical tasks traditionally done by professional statisticians; and the pervasive impact of the Internet, which now allows sophisticated data analysis to be outsourced to anywhere around the globe. The purpose of this course is to enhance the effectiveness of statisticians in business and industry, or those consulting there, particularly as it related to exhibiting leadership. The goal is to help statisticians transition from being viewed as passive consultants to being viewed as proactive leaders within their organizations. In preparation for this course, several senior business leaders, CEOs, and other executives were interviewed to obtain their insights into how statisticians can have more impact. These insights will be shared and discussed at the course. The attendees will participate in breakouts to determine specific changes needed, and how to go about making them happen. Fees: M- $325 ($430 after July 18), NM- $415 ($520 after July 18), SM- $200 ($325 after July 18)
 

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