Introduction to Technology Management TMGT1106

1. Introduction to Technology ManagementTMGT1106 Instructor: David Plouffe

2. Agenda • Introductions • Course Outline • Expectations • Format of study • My background – your questions • Next week

3. Introductions • Whose here? • Why are you here? • Who am I? • Why am I here?

4. Who are you? • Section / Name / Date / Signature • Home town • Academic Stream • Primary area of Technology interest • Expectations of this class

5. Who am I? • Kirkland Lake • B. Comm. – U of T 1978 • Technology & Information Technology journey • Sales to President • Independent Consultant / Business Advisor / Interim Manager

6. Why am I here? This is where my journey led me.

7. What Is Technology and what is Management?

8. Information Nano Genetic Robotic Bio Medical Biotechnology Bio Informatics Communication Educational Transportation Exploration Space Marine Industrial Technology

9. 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..

10. 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.

11. 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?

12. 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

13. 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.

14. 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

15. 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

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20. 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

21. 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

22. Weekly Procedure • 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

23. 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

24. 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

25. 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

26. 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

27. Final Exam • To be scheduled in April • Essay questions related to the course content • Further details in March

28. 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

29. My expectations of you Participate fully in class • Be engaged • Be curious • Complete research and assignments • Arrive on time

30. 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

31. 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

32. 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

33. President – Canadian Subsidiary NYSE listed US Company • $35,000,000 • 116 staff • Strategic planning • Project oversight • Product introduction

34. Independent Consultant • Insurance CEO Advisor • Technology Assessments • Process Improvements • Market assessment • Internal/external process review • Interim CIO • NOHBOS/SCii PM

35. Questions?

36. For next week … Innovation and Product Development Dr. Glenn Brophey Professor Nipissing University Bob Carpenter Director SBE Nipissing University

37. Products Post it notes Blackberry Linux Nano chip Duct tape Companies 3M RIM Red Hat Software Intel ???? Innovation and Product Development

38. Innovation and Product Development Suggestions for research Industry Canada www.ic.gc.ca Canada-Ontario Business Service Centre www.canadabusiness.ca Search Disruptive Innovation

40. Thank You See you next week